Niamh O’Neill began her academic career at the University of Limerick in 2016, graduating with a BSc in Psychology in 2020. She is currently in her first year of the Structured Ph.D. in Psychology in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences (EHS).

Niamh became a member of the Postgraduate Students Union (PSU) during her first year of postgraduate study. As the EHS Representative, she sits on the PSU Council. She also sits on the PSU Executive as the Faculties Chairperson for the academic year 2020-2021.