Orla McConnell
Assistant Lecturer
Email: orla.mcconnell@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 220 7561
Orla Mc Connell joined TU Dublin in 2015 and is an Assistant Lecturer in Culinary Arts. She facilitates modules across several programmes encompassing both theoretical and practical components. As a former graduate of Cathal Brugha Street and the Institute of Technology Tallaght, she holds a MSc in Culinary Innovation and Food Product Development and a BA in Culinary Arts. Over a period of 20 years working in the food and hospitality sector, she gained cross-sectoral industry experience in managing diverse teams and cultivating environments of excellence.
Research Interests
Currently, Orla is engaged in doctoral research on professionalism in culinary arts. She has also previously contributed to the Dublin Gastronomy Symposium on the topic of culinary arts education. Other areas of interest include gastronomy, and professional development in teaching and learning.