6 QMYOU / New Senior Appointments
QMU invests in new senior academic appointments
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NUMBER OF NEW senior academic management appointments were made at QMU in time for the start of the 2017 / 18 academic year .
The move is part of QMU ’ s continued investment in leadership and development , and is strengthening the institution ’ s vision to become recognised internationally as a university of ideas and influence .
The new appointments will help us continue to grow in our flagship areas of expertise in sustainable business , creativity and culture , and health and rehabilitation .
Professor Brigid Daniel has been appointed as Dean of School of Arts , Social Sciences and Management ; Professor Philip Drake as Director of the Centre for Communication , Cultural and Media Studies ( CCCMS ); Professor Monika Foster as Head of Division of Business , Enterprise and Management ; and Dr Oliva Sagan as Head of Division of Psychology and Sociology . These four join Dr David Stevenson , who was promoted to Head of Division for Media , Communications and Performing Arts earlier this year .
Professor Brigid Daniel
Dean of School of Arts , Social Sciences and Management
Professor Daniel completed her PhD in psychology at the University of Edinburgh , and subsequently worked at the Universities of Dundee and Stirling . A professor since 2004 , she was previously Deputy Head of School of Applied Social Science at the University of Stirling , and Director of the Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection , a research centre that she established . She is a member of the board for the charity Children in Scotland . Her research focused on child neglect and on children ’ s well-being and resilience in the face of adversity .
Professor Monika Foster
Head of Division of Business , Enterprise and Management
Professor Foster has worked in higher education in the UK and overseas for over 25 years , including 15 years as Associate Professor and Director of Learning and Teaching at Edinburgh Napier Business School . Her external profile includes the award of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy , a member of Chartered ABS Learning and Teaching Committee and a Visiting Professor at Shandong University of Finance , PRC . Prior to working at Edinburgh Napier University , Monika had industry experience of working in an international shipping company , VShips . She led setting up the business and management of international training centres across the world , including centres in Burma , Thailand , Brazil , Croatia and Poland .
Professor Philip Drake
Director of the Centre for Communication , Cultural and Media Studies
Professor Drake was previously Head of the Department of Media and Professor at Edge Hill University . He has also held a number of senior roles including Middlesex University , the University of Stirling and the University of Glasgow . His research focuses on media and creative industries , and he has collaborated internationally on a range of funded research projects , including recently on digital distribution and video-on-demand ( VOD ). He serves as an expert member on the Social Sciences and Humanities Panel of the Irish Research Council and his background also includes knowledge exchange activities with Channel 4 , Film London , Scottish Enterprise , Creative Scotland , the British Film Institute , FACT and Creative England .
Professor Petra Wend , QMU Principal , said : “ All five individuals are highly experienced experts in their field and bring impressive leadership skills to the University . Their contribution will ensure that we enhance our existing academic offering whilst being ever more dynamic and ambitious in our future activities . In short , they will help us develop our sphere of influence both within the UK and internationally , strengthening our reputation as a university of ideas and influence .” ❒
6 QMYOU / New Senior Appointments