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Professor Daragh McDermott is the Executive Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). He leads the School Executive Team and represents NTU on the Extended University Executive and University Leadership Teams. His academic career spans roles at ARU Cambridge (2011–2021), including Head of School of Psychology & Sport Science.
- B.A (Hons) Psychology, NUI Galway
- PhD, Experimental Social Psychology, NUI Galway
- PGCert (Learning & Teaching), ARU Cambridge
McDermott's research focuses on prejudice, sexual health, and psychometric measure development. He has extensively studied transgender attitudes, LGBTQ+ wellbeing, and health behaviors in aging populations. His recent articles address topics like HIV prevention, bisexual erasure, and PrEP acceptability.
Notable scientific awards include:
- Chartered Psychologist
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Key funded projects:
- SSHRC-funded INQYR Project
- European Commission's WE Project
- Trust for London's Still Out There
Collaborators include Professor Shelley Craig (University of Toronto), Dr Igor Grabovac (Medical University of Vienna), and Professor Todd Morrison (University of Saskatchewan).
