Our People in the School of Social Sciences
| Professor Brian Stout (opens in a new window) Professor Brian Stout is Dean, School of Social Sciences, Provost, Liverpool Campus and Professor of Social Work. Professor Stout has a long history of research, teaching and practice in Australia, Europe and South Africa. His most recent book is ‘Community Justice in Australia’ and has carried out research in Australia into interventions with children and young people facilitated by Juvenile Justice, FACS and other agencies. He has a long record of teaching and research in criminal justice, youth justice, probation and social work. Professor Stout has been involved in developing and delivering training and education for criminal justice professionals in the UK and South Africa and participated in a number of European criminal justice social work projects. His research has included child justice diversion in South Africa and sex offender public disclosure schemes in the UK. Professor Stout is an experienced academic leader, recently holding the roles of Deputy Dean and Director Academic Programs for Social Work. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK. |
Dean's Unit
 | Professor Adam Possamai (opens in a new window) Deputy Dean |
| Associate Professor Gabrielle Drake (opens in a new window) Associate Dean (Engagement) |
| Dr Ana Rodas (opens in a new window) Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) |
| Associate Professor Kate Huppatz (opens in a new window) Associate Dean (Research) |
| Dr Peter Bansel (opens in a new window) On Leave Associate Dean (Higher Degree Research) |
 | Associate Professor Nida Denson (opens in a new window) Acting Associate Dean (Higher Degree Research) |
| Associate Professor Nichole Georgeou (opens in a new window) Associate Dean (International and Engagement) Sharing role with Professor Joseph Cheer |
 | Professor Joseph Cheer (opens in a new window) |
 | Dr Julie Wen (opens in a new window) Associate Dean International (China) |
 | Dr Rimple Mehta (opens in a new window) Associate Dean International (South and South East Asia) |
 | Dr Corrinne Sullivan (opens in a new window) Associate Dean (Indigenous Education) |
 | Dr Amie Matthews (opens in a new window) |
 | Dr Sky Hugman (opens in a new window) Acting various dates in 2023 |
 | Dr Kate Linklater (opens in a new window) International Student Support |
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Lauren Marsh School Manager |
Directors of Academic Programs
| Associate Professor Awais Piracha (opens in a new window) Geography, Tourism and Planning |
| Dr Neil Hall (opens in a new window) On Leave Social Work and Community Welfare |
 | Dr Hong-Jae Park (opens in a new window) Acting Social Work and Community Welfare |
| Associate Professor Toby Miles-Johnson (opens in a new window) Criminology and Policing |
| Dr Joy Paton (opens in a new window) On Leave Art Therapy and Counselling |
 | Associate Professor Sheridan Linnell (opens in a new window) Acting Art Therapy and Counselling |
| Dr Garry Stevens (opens in a new window) Humanitarian and Development Studies |
| Professor Mary Hawkins (opens in a new window) Anthropology and Sociology |
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