Maria Giatsi-Clausen

Maria Giatsi-Clausen is a Senior Lecturer in the Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapies Division at Queen Margaret University. She holds memberships in the Centre for Person-centred Practice Research and the Centre for Applied Social Sciences. Maria plays a key role in the University's research strategy through her membership of the QMU Research Strategy Committee and the Master in Clinical Research (MRes) team. Her work aligns with Vitae frameworks for professional development in higher education.

She represents her division on the Graduate School Academic Board, focusing on enhancing doctoral student experiences through proposal reviews and interdisciplinary collaboration. Maria is also the Nominated UCU Representative on the University Court, appointed since October 2019. Her contributions emphasize inclusive research environments and policy decision-making at institutional levels.

No conflicts of interest are declared in her register, reflecting transparency in professional engagements.