Thérèse Murphy

Why did you choose Lund University?

I chose Lund because it's a university that looks outwards--a university that's committed to teaching and research that make a difference to the economy, society and people's lives. 

Lund's investment in human rights as a priority in the run-up to 2030 sends a powerful message; this was a real draw for me, resonating with my own focus and with the commitments of Queen's Belfast, the university where I work. 

Can you briefly describe your current research?

My current research spans solo and team projects that chart intersections between health, science and technology and human rights. 

My project partners include colleagues at Lund as well as the EU-funded European Master's in Human Rights & Democratisation, a programme sustained by a network of more than 40 European universities in which both Lund and my own university, Queen's Belfast, are participants.

What will be your main research focus during your time at Lund University?

I'll be developing my research on the intersections between health, science and human rights law, including a project with Lund's Professor Titti Mattsson and professors at Cork and Edinburgh in which we are exploring the role of law in ethics advisory work. 

It's exciting not just because it's significant and pioneering work but also because we're drawing on our own hands-on experience in doing ethics advisory work.