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Patrick J. O'Donnell (died 9 April 2016) was a Scottish academic who was lecturer of psychology at 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, and where he was Head Boy and Dux. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
References
- "Tributes paid after Glasgow University academic dies aged 68". Eveningtimes.co.uk. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- Professor Stephany Biello (8 April 2016). "Appreciation: Prof Patrick O'Donnell, Glasgow University academic". The Scotsman. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Professor Paddy O'Donnell". Gla.ac.uk. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
Further reading
- David Crookes (24 September 2012). "Keep psychology in mind". The Independent. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- Kelly, Jon (1 June 2010). "A space odyssey of the mind". BBC News. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Video: Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey analysed by body language expert". The Daily Telegraph. 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 January 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Why we love Doctor Who… according to a psychologist". Radiotimes.com. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Horrific discovery that ended hunt for my sister". Sunday Post. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- Taylor, David. "Revealed: Jodi killer Luke Mitchell's chilling prison cell poem vowing revenge on his enemies". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- McGuire, Joe (13 June 2013). "Angry Lego figures could lead to more aggressive children's play, expert warns". Daily Record. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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