Damien Brennan headshotSince joining the School in 2002, Dr Brennan has served in several roles, including M.Sc. Course Coordinator, Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning, Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning, Subject Leader for Sociology and member of the School Executive.  

Dr Brennan brings experience at both Faculty and College level, including two elected terms on the University Council, membership of the Faculty Ethics Committee, and was Lead/Champion of the Faculty of Health Sciences Athena Swan Group. His term of office will span five academic years, up to 2029. 

Dr Brennan said:

“I start in the role of Head of School with a great sense of pride in all our School has achieved to date and ambition for all we can achieve in the coming years. 

I am most grateful for the work done by all former Heads of School, and I wish Professor Fintan Sheerin well in his new role in Maynooth. I would particularly like to thank Professor Mary McCarron for acting as interim Head during this time of transition. I very much respect the mandate I have been given, and will always endeavour to consult, listen, and bring clarity to decisions I make.”