Whether you're drawn to understanding human behaviour, challenging injustice, shaping policy, or supporting others, the School of Social Sciences is where your interests will be taken seriously. You'll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and apply what you learn in real contexts — not just the classroom. With supportive staff, opportunities to gain hands-on experience, and a focus on real-world impact, the school helps you grow not just as a student, but as someone ready to contribute meaningfully to society.
Our leadership team
Bringing together experts from across the globe, meet our Social Sciences leadership team.
Daragh McDermott
Executive Dean
School of Social Sciences
Kevin Love
Deputy Dean
School of Social Sciences
Gareth Williams
Professor and Academic Director
School of Social Sciences
Gemma Stacey
Associate Dean for Practice
School of Social Sciences
Suvo Mitra
Associate Dean for Research
School of Social Sciences
Clare Williams
Academic Director
School of Social Sciences
Andrew Gritt
Academic Director
School of Social Sciences
Rachel Challen
Deputy Director
Department of Journalism and Media
Jonathan Gorry
Deputy Director
School of Social Sciences
Simon Cauvain
Deputy Director
School of Social Sciences
Anne Felton
Academic Director
Institute of Health and Allied Professions
Professor Frank Austermuehl
Professor and Academic Director
Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication
Duncan Guest
Professor
School of Social Sciences
Professor David Daley
Professor
Psychology
Our academic institutes
Nottingham Institute of Crime, Media, Journalism and Justice
Engage with communities, create opportunities, tell stories, and transform lives with Nottingham Institute of Crime, Media, Journalism and Justice.
Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth
At Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth, it’s the people that make us. We’re a community, learning from and supporting each other to make a positive difference in society.
Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care
At Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care, we make a different to individuals, families, and whole communities.
Nottingham Institute of Humanities, Arts, Society and Political Studies
We're home to academics and scholars that investigate the ideas, narratives, power structures and lived experiences that shape societies and cultures across time and place.
Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication
Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication (NILIC) delivers innovative professional development, academic training, and language learning courses.
Nottingham Institute of Psychology
At the Nottingham Institute of Psychology, we think, we analyse, and we learn through cutting-edge teaching, research and scholarship.
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Research hub
We couldn’t claim to be a leading provider of professional qualifications without the bedrock of our acclaimed research culture. It’s a symbiotic relationship, where the credentials of one inform the capacity of the other.
Our facilities
We’re committed to helping you expand and refine your craft with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces.