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School of Social Sciences people
Our senior leadership team supports staff and students to thrive as part of a new school community. We aim to bring together our disciplines of economics, law, sociology, politics and international relations to enhance our understanding of the world, learn from each other, and give students an experience that is discipline-led but connected to broader skills and ideas.
Senior leadership team
Head of the School of Social Sciences
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Professor Bebhinn Donnelly-Lazarov
Head of the School of Social Sciences | Professor of Law
Associate Heads of School
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Dr Venetia Evergeti
Associate Head of School, Education
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Dr Vickie Thanapal
Deputy Associate Head of School, Education
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Professor Jo Blanden
Associate Head of School, Research and Innovation
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Dr Joshua Andresen
Associate Head of School, External Engagement
Heads of Disciplines
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Dr Ira Lindsay
Head of Surrey Law School
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Professor Holger Breinlich
Head of Economics
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Professor Andrew King
Head of Sociology
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Professor Amelia Hadfield
Head of Politics and International Relations