Committee members

The current membership of Education Committee.

NamePosition/SchoolTerm of office
Professor Colm Harmon (Convener)Vice-Principal StudentsEx Officio
Professor Tina Harrison (Vice-Convener)Deputy Vice-Principal, Students (Enhancement)Ex Officio
Professor Mary BrennanRepresentative of CAHSS (Learning and Teaching) 
Dr Lisa KendallRepresentative of CAHSS (Learning and Teaching) 
Professor Laura BradleyRepresentative of CAHSS (Postgraduate Research) 
Professor Gill AitkenRepresentative of CMVM (Learning and Teaching) 
Alexandra LaidlawRepresentative of CMVM (Learning and Teaching) 
Professor Ruth AndrewRepresentative of CMVM (Postgraduate Research) 
Professor Linda KirsteinRepresentative of CSE (Learning and Teaching) 
Lorna HallidayRepresentative of CSE (Learning and Teaching) 
Professor Jamie PearceRepresentative of CSE (Postgraduate Research) 
Katya AmottVice President Education, Edinburgh University Students' AssociationEx Officio
TBCPostgraduate Research Student RepresentativeEx Officio
Heather InnesEdinburgh University Students' AssociationEx Officio
Professor Jason LoveHead of School, CSE 
Professor Willem HollmannHead of School, CAHSS 
Professor Lisa BodenHead of School, CMVM 
Nichola KettHead of Academic Quality and StandardsEx Officio
Professor Velda McCuneDeputy Director, Institute for Academic Development (Director's nominee)Ex Officio
Dr Shane CollinsDirector of Student Recruitment and AdmissionsEx Officio
Dr Melissa HightonDirector of the Learning, Teaching and Web Services Division of Information ServicesEx Officio
Shelagh GreenDirector for Careers and EmployabilityEx Officio
Marianne BrownCo-opted member (Academic Planning)1 August 2024 - 31 July 2027
Professor Sian BayneCo-opted member (Education Futures)1 August 2023 - 31 July 2026
Lucy EvansCo-opted member (Student Experience)1 August 2025 - 31 July 2028
Dr Sam CoombesRepresentative of Senate1 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
Professor Antonis GiannopoulosRepresentative of Senate 1 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
Professor Patrick WalshRepresentative of Senate 1 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
Patrick JackSecretary