Prof. Martin Hagan

Professor Martin Hagan is Head of Education Studies and a Principal Teacher Educator at St Mary’s University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland. He provides academic and professional leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education, with expertise in curriculum design, quality assurance, and professional accreditation. His research focuses on teacher professional learning, leadership development, professional identity, and collaborative school–university partnerships. Professor Hagan also makes significant contributions to education policy development, through his work with the Universities Council for the Education of Teachers (Northern Ireland), of which he was a former Vice-Chair and Chair, and his work supporting the Department of Education for Northern Ireland to develop new pathways into teaching and professional leadership qualifications. Professor Hagan is also engaged in international research and knowledge-exchange collaborations across the UK, Europe, and the United States, to develop professional learning initiatives for teachers and aspiring leaders.