Patrick J. O'Donnell (Scottish academic)

Patrick O'Donnell was a Scottish academic who was lecturer of Psychology at the School of Psychology in the University of Glasgow. He was born in Govan and died at home in Glasgow, April 2016, after a year-long illness. He was 68 and had taught at the School of Psychology for more than 45 years, teaching circa 25, 000 students.

He held positions such as Dean of Social Science, Head of Department, Deputy Head of School and Deputy Director of Teaching until his retirement in 2015. He was a well known figure for his media commentary, his academic career, as well as a teacher of Psychology students . He was also involved in the UCU.

Personal life

Raised a Roman Catholic, he attended St Aloysius College where he met his wife Mary, where he was Head Boy and Dux. He is survived by his wife and daughter. [1][2][3]

Media commentary

O'Donnall was a regular contributor to national and British media.

References

  1. ↑ "Tributes paid after Glasgow University academic dies aged 68 (From Evening Times)". Eveningtimes.co.uk. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  2. ↑ Professor Stephany Biello (2016-04-08). "Appreciation: Prof Patrick O’Donnell, Glasgow University academic". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  3. ↑ "University of Glasgow - Services A-Z - Learning & Teaching - Resources for Staff - Awards and funds - Teaching Excellence Awards - Previous TEA Winners - Professor Paddy O'Donnell". Gla.ac.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-27.

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