Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

Senior leadership team

The Senior Leadership Team provides the strategic direction for the Faculty. It is led by the Executive Dean, Professor Linda McKie, supported by the Vice Deans, Faculty Leads, Director of Operations and the Heads of Schoo

Executive Dean

Professor Linda McKie is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and Professor of Social and Public Policy. She joined King's College London in January 2022 from the University of Edinburgh.

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Director of Operations

Zoë Fearnley is Director of Operations for the Faculty.

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Vice Dean (Research)

Professor Cathy McIlwaine is Vice Dean (Research) and Professor of Development Geography in our School of Global Affairs.

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Vice Dean (Education & Students)

Professor Rob Francis is Vice Dean (Education & Students) for the faculty. He is also a Professor of Urban Ecology and Society, plus he conducts educational research and scholarship, particularly around assessment and feedback.

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Vice Dean (International)

Dr Vinicius de Carvalho is Vice Dean (International). Vinicius is also Director of King's Brazil Institute and his research and publications cover a diverse range of areas including literature, music, religion, history, international relations and defence and security.

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Vice Dean (People & Planning)

Professor Brooke Rogers is Vice Dean (People & Planning) for the faculty. She is also a Professor of Behavioural Science and Security in the Department of War Studies.

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Associate Dean (Impact & Innovation)

Dr Julia Pearce is Associate Dean (Impact & Innovation) for the faculty. She is also a Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology and Security Studies and Director for Students and Culture in the Department of War Studies.

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Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies

Professor Jelke Boesten is Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies for the faculty. She is also a Professor of Gender and Development in the Department of International Development.

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