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Professor Allan McConnell is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in public policy analysis with a focus on crisis management and policy success/failure. His research examines how political factors shape policy responses rather than assuming purely rational approaches.
His work explores crisis terminology, policy evaluation frameworks, and the dynamics of 'good politics but bad policy' scenarios. Recent publications analyze COVID-19 response strategies and Brexit policy failures through theoretical lenses of proportionate politics and crisis governance.
Awards & Honors:
- Vice-Chancellor's Award for Mentoring (2018)
- SUPRA Supervisor of the Year (2016)
- PSA Harrison Prize (2014)
- J.E. Hodgetts Award (2010)
Professor McConnell has held leadership roles including Associate Dean Research and University ERA Steward, contributing significantly to public policy scholarship and mentoring.
