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The Dean’s Office is responsible for the development and delivery of the Faculty's teaching & learning, research, civic and internationalisation objectives.
It is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Faculty’s financial, human, administrative and physical resources that support delivery of an exceptional student experience at Ulster University.
Our People

Allison Allen
Academic Excellence Executive Assistant

Professor Roger Austin
Emeritus Professor of Education

Cain Barriskill
Lecturer in Education

Dr Jessica Bates
Senior Lecturer

Carol Boyd
Clerical Assistant

Hazel Boyd
Academic Excellence Executive Assistant

Dr Clionagh Boyle
Senior Lecturer in Education - Childhood Studies

Fiona Bradley
Clerical Assistant

Professor Paul Connolly
Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Colm Crean
Director of Faculty Operations

Mairead Davidson
Lecturer in Education (Home Economics)

Angela Dynes
Lecturer of Education

Professor Richard Ekins
Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Cultural Studies

Dr Lindsey Finch
Lecturer in Education(Geography)

Sarah Gillen
Clerical Assistant

Angela Graham
Executive Assistant (placements)

Dr Evie Heard
Research Associate (Child Rights & Education for Peacebuilding)

Dawn Hetherington
Academic Excellence Executive Assistant

Franz Hoeritzauer
Lecturer in Education

Judith Hough
Support Assistant

Professor Greta Jones
Emeritus Professor of History

Professor Fiona Kilkelly
Professor of Creative Industries & Director of the Ulster Screen Academy

Ruth Kyle
Executive Assistant

Liz Lees
Lecturer In Education

Dr Xiuping Li
Lecturer in Chinese

Professor Frank Lyons
Associate Dean (Research & Innovation)

Dr Nicola Marlow
Lecturer

Dr Emma McAlister
Academic Excellence Executive Assistant

Dr Clare McAuley
Lecturer in Education (History)

Orlagh McCallion
Lecturer in Education

Nicola McCay
Technical Planning & Development Manager

Dr Victoria McCollum
Associate Dean Partnerships & Student Recruitment

Beverley McCormick
Lecturer in Education (Primary Specialism)

Elaine McCoubrey
Clerical Assistant

Anthony McCoubrey
Administrative Officer

Dr Paul McFlynn
Deputy Head of School & Learning, Teaching & Quality Director

Dr Shauna McGill
Senior Lecturer

Deborah McKinney
Administrative Officer

Kristen Nicholson
School Administrative Officer

Louise O'Boyle
Associate Dean (Academic Quality & Student Experience)

Professor Una O'Connor Bones
Research Director

Seana O'Kane
Faculty Manager

Toni Patton
Administrative Assistant - EUROCALL

Professor Rosalind Pritchard
Emeritus Professor of Education

Professor Bill Rolston
Emeritus Professor of Sociology

Professor Kelsey Shanks
Professor of Education - UNESCO Chair

Ciara Shufflebottom
Administrative Officer

Professor Barbara Skinner
Professor of TESOL and Education

Samuel Taggart
Lecturer in Education

Gillian Watton
Clerical Assistant
Dr Claire Woods
Head of School of Education
In this section
Belfast School of Art
Creative and inspiring, the Belfast School of Art is a world leading art school that makes a significant contribution to contemporary art and design both at home and abroad.
School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences
The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department covering a wide range of academic subjects including everything from Health & Social Care Policy and Politics, to Social Work and Criminology.
School of Arts & Humanities
The School of Arts and Humanities at Ulster offers diverse study in the fields of Cinematic Arts, Creative Technologies, Drama, Music, Irish, English, and History.
School of Communication and Media
The School of Communication and Media offers a vibrant and inspirational environment for students to develop their communication and media skills for interpersonal and professional contexts.
School of Education
Through our teaching the School of Education empowers and inspires its students to reach their full potential in all areas of education.
School of Law
The School of Law at Ulster University offers a broad range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, which are taught on the Belfast and Derry/Londonderry campuses.



