School Executive Committee

The School Executive Committee brings together senior academic and administrative leadership to set the strategic direction of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy.

The Committee provides oversight and governance across the School, ensuring its effective running across teaching, research and administration. Its remit covers academic standards, resource allocation and strategic planning, with members drawn from senior leadership across the School's four departments and professional services. The Committee meets regularly throughout the academic year to review priorities, address emerging issues, and guide decision-making at School level.

Professor

Professor Paul O'Grady

Head of School | Committee Chair Philosophy

Ms

Ms Olive Donnelly

School Manager | School of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Professor

Professor Davide Romelli

Head of the Department of Economics

Professor

Professor John Divers

Head of the Department of Philosophy

Professor

Professor Constantine Boussalis

Head of the Department of Political Science

Dr

Dr Yekaterina Chzhen

Acting Head of the Department of Sociology

Professor

Professor Elaine Moriarty

Head of the Department of Sociology (on leave)

Professor

Professor Michelle Darcy

Director of Research | Department of Political Science

Dr

Dr Paul Scanlon

Director of Teaching and Learning (Undergraduate) | Department of Economics

Dr

Dr Noah Buckley

Director of Teaching and Learning (Postgraduate) | Department of Political Science

Professor

Professor Camilla Devitt

Co-Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Department of Sociology

Dr

Dr David Ralph

Co-Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Department of Sociology

Dr

Dr Lisa Keenan

Director of External Relations | Department of Political Science

Ms

Ms Natasha Halpin

Professional Staff Representative | School of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Vacant

Postgraduate Convenor

Vacant

Undergraduate Convenor