Meet the Active* Consent Team

The Active* Consent programme is led by an interdisciplinary team at University of Galway comprising:
  • Professor Padraig MacNeela, Active* Consent PI and Head of School & Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology
  • Dr Siobhán O’Higgins, Education & Training Co-Lead, Active* Consent and Research Fellow at the School of Psychology
  • Gemma MacNally, Clinical & Therapeutic Lead, Active* Consent
  • Clarissa J DiSantis, Education & Training Co-Lead, Active* Consent

The programme is organised into Research, Outreach, and Communication teams, and staffed by researchers and practitioners from backgrounds including psychology, drama studies, health promotion, and communications.

We are hiring a Research Assistant, apply here by January 9th 2025

Surveys & Reports

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Active* Consent for School Communities »

Sexual Experiences Survey »

Are Consent Workshops Sustainable »

SMART Consent Workshop Report »

The Porn Report »

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We currently offer training and professional development for educators at post-primary school and college level, student leaders and adult professionals working in a range of fields including sports and the public service.

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