Patrick (Paddy) O’Donnell was born in Govan, died in April 2016, in Glasgow.
He was a Scotish academic.
He was a lecturer of Psychology at the School of Psychology in the University of Glasgow.
Paddy had taught at the School of Psychology for more than 45 years, teaching circa 25, 000 students.
O’Donnell held positions such as Dean of Social Science, Head of Department, Deputy Head of School and Deputy Director of Teaching until his retirement in 2015.
Patrick was a famous figure for his media commentary, his academic career, as well as as a teacher of Psychology students.
He was also involved in the UCU.
O’Donnell was raised a Roman Catholic and was taught at St Aloysius College where he met his wife Mary, where he was Head Boy and Dux.
He left behind his wife and daughter.
Patrick (Paddy) J. O’Donnell passeda way at 68 yrs old.