Sandra Lynch

Professor Sandra Lynch is the Founding Director of the Institute for Ethics and Society at the University of Notre Dame Australia (Sydney campus). She is a renowned moral philosopher dedicated to applied and professional ethics, with a focus on healthcare, legal, and sports ethics, as well as values education, the constitution of the self, and the intersection of philosophy and literature.

Education

• Dip.Teach
• BA
• MA.Hons.
• Ph.D

Her research emphasizes fostering ethical competence and critical thinking in students, ensuring their professional and societal contributions align with values-driven practices. She has explored the integration of philosophy in education, particularly through her work on friendship, happiness, and emotional intelligence.

Scientific Contributions

• Her recent articles (2013-2014) focus on ethics in sports leadership, personhood in bioethics, and values-based curricula in healthcare education.
• Earlier works (2001-2003) delve into classical and postmodern perspectives on friendship, shame, and democratic ethics.

Professional Leadership

• Active in the Philosophy in Schools Association of NSW (1994-2015).
• Executive roles in the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations (1998-2014).
• Member of Campion College Australia's Course Advisory Committee.