Joyce Lishman the first woman Professor at Robert Gordon University, was a leader in social work education and research.
16 Facts About Joyce Lishman
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Joyce Lishman studied philosophy, politics and economics, graduating in 1968.
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Joyce Lishman then went on to study social studies and social work at the University of Edinburgh graduating in 1970.
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Joyce Lishman practiced as a social worker in child and family psychology.
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In 1986, Joyce Lishman completed her PhD at the University of Aberdeen, with a study using videos to examine social work interviews.
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When Joyce Lishman was appointed as professorial head of the school of applied sociology in 1993, she was the first female professor at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
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Joyce Lishman established the Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care in 2000, bringing together specialists from RGU, Strathclyde University and other bodies to improve training standards and practice in the third sector and influence government policy for 'looked after' children.
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Joyce Lishman edited a research series Research Highlights in Social Work which was said to have influenced social work in Scotland and across the world.
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Joyce Lishman published twenty six books either alone or in collaboration, such as with Ian Shaw, on Evaluation and Social Work Practice.
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Joyce Lishman served on the board of charitable bodies: Lloyds TSB Foundation, Aberlour Child Care Trust and VSA.
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Joyce Lishman became the chair of the Partnership Drugs Initiative and a founding member of the philanthropic charity Inspiring Scotland in 2008.
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Joyce Lishman chaired the heads of social work education group for Scotland and brought together standards for excellence in education in this field including the first interactive digital learning resources for social work in the world, now known as IRISS.
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For many years Joyce Lishman served on the Social Services Scotland Council, having been appointed in 2012 by the Scottish Minister for Education and Young People, for her experience in education and the third sector.
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In 2018, Joyce Lishman was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh,.
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Joyce Lishman Major was born in Castleford, Yorkshire to Kathleen Major, a French teacher and Stanley Major, a salesman.
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Joyce Lishman met and married Roly Lishman who was a computing science PhD student at the time, whilst she was working in social work in Edinburgh.