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UEL appoints new Dean of Psychology

Wednesday 14 July 2010

Dean of the School of Psychology Mark Davies

The University of East London has appointed Professor Mark Davies as Dean of the School of Psychology.

Professor Davies is currently Professor and Head of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and will take up the post at UEL in September.

Professor Davies says, “I am very excited to be joining the School of Psychology with its excellent reputation for teaching and research. UEL has an enviable tradition for inclusion, diversity and excellence and I look forward to being part of that.”

In announcing the appointment, UEL Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee said, “We are very pleased to welcome Professor Davies to the School of Psychology at UEL. Our psychology programme has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we are keen for this to continue under Professor Davies’ leadership. ”

Professor Davies holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology and Zoology and a PhD in Science from Nottingham University. Before joining NTU he held academic posts at the University College London and Nottingham University.

Professor Davies holds chartered status as a psychologist with British Psychological Society and as a biologist with the Society of Biology. His research interests include functional sensory processing; evolutionary theory as applied to psychological processes and cybernetics – also known as the science of effective organisation.

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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