New Scientific Director appointed

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Stephen Hynes, leader of the Socio-Economic Marine research cluster (SEMRU) and lecturer in the Discipline of Economics, as the new Scientific Director of the Whitaker Institute. This is a new position and it is envisaged the Scientific Director will work closely with Professor John McHale, Institute Director, on developing a strategic research agenda for the Institute, and that he will collaborate effectively with Institute leadership and cluster members to support the translation of research output of cluster members into information that is usable and digestible by policy makers and the wider public.  To this end, Stephen will be encouraging the synthesizing of current research in the field to inform policy makers through a soon to be launched Policy Brief Series that will be of relevance to key stakeholders both nationally and internationally. Stephen will also be working with cluster leaders and the Development Officer to develop supports to the research community within the Whitaker Institute.