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Professor David Smith is Deputy Head of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at the University of Edinburgh. He holds a Professorial role and has extensive leadership experience, including serving as Head of the Moray House School of Education and Sport at Edinburgh and previously at the University of Aberdeen. He chairs the Scottish Council of Deans of Education and leads initiatives such as the Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression Working Group. His research focuses on religion and education, exploring religio-cultural dynamics in educational contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Religion (University of Durham, UK)
- ThM in Theology (Princeton Theological Seminary, USA)
- BD (Hons) in Divinity (University of Glasgow, UK)
- PGDE in Education (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Key Roles:
- Convenor of the Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression Working Group (University of Edinburgh)
- Convenor of the Gifford Lectureship Committee (University of Edinburgh)
- Emeritus Chair, Scottish Council of Deans of Education
- Member of Global Deans of Education Forum and U21 Deans of Education
Professor Smith has led innovation projects, such as the Aberdeen OnDemand Online Access courses and initiatives in international education, including teaching in Beijing, China. His career spans secondary teaching, government roles in educational assessment, and leadership in third-sector organizations.
