Personal Statement
Dr Daniel Chesse is a Lecturer in Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool, specialising in the politics, history, and security dynamics of the Northern Ireland conflict. His research examines political violence, local security actors, and the social experience of conflict, with a particular focus on how communities interpret, remember, and narrate the Troubles. His work draws on archival research, oral histories, and qualitative analysis to provide new insights into the relationship between state institutions, armed groups, and civilian life during periods of political instability.

Daniel’s teaching is rooted firmly within Irish Studies, where he contributes to and leads modules on the politics of Ireland and Northern Ireland, conflict and memory, and the contemporary governance of divided societies. His approach is research‑informed, interdisciplinary, and centred on helping students develop critical, historically grounded understandings of Ireland’s political landscape. He is committed to inclusive, learner‑centred pedagogy and has extensive experience supporting students through seminars, supervision, and personal tutoring.

Beyond teaching and research, Daniel contributes to public engagement and widening participation, delivering outreach sessions, masterclasses, and community‑focused events that broaden access to the study of Ireland and its history.


Education:
Cardiff University - PhD in Politics & International Relations (2020-2024)

Cardiff University - MScEcon International Relations (2018-2019)

Cardiff University - BA (Hons.) Ancient History (2015-2018)

Research Overview
Dr Daniel Chesse is lecturer and a researcher specialising in political conflict, security, and the lived experience of violence, with a particular focus on the Northern Ireland Troubles. His work examines the role of local security actors, state–society relations, and the ways in which communities interpret, remember, and narrate conflict. Drawing on archival research, oral histories, and qualitative analysis, his research offers new insights into the relationship between state institutions, armed groups, and civilian life in contested environments.

Beyond Ireland, Daniel’s research engages with broader comparative themes in conflict studies, including counterinsurgency, community policing, political memory, and the governance of divided societies. His work contributes to interdisciplinary debates across Irish Studies, political science, history, and security studies, and he is committed to producing scholarship that is both academically rigorous and accessible to wider public and policy audiences.