Background
Sheehan, Peter Winston was born on December 8, 1940 in Sydney, Australia. Son of John Dominic and Frances Mary (Quinn) Sheehan.
Psychology educator researcher
Sheehan, Peter Winston was born on December 8, 1940 in Sydney, Australia. Son of John Dominic and Frances Mary (Quinn) Sheehan.
Bachelor with honours, U. Sydney, 1961, Doctor of Philosophy, 1965.
Research associate Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, 1965-1967. Assistant professor City University of New York, 1967-1968. From lecturer to senior lecturer U. New England, Armidale, Australia, 1968-1973.
Professor of University Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1973-1997.
Director research U. Queensland, 1987-1997. Vice chancellor Australian Catholic University, 1998.
Chairman Australian Research Grants Scheme, Canberra, 1983-1985, 92-93, deputy chair Australian Research Council, 1993-1994. President Academy Social Sciences in Australia, 1991-1993.
President International Congress Psychological, 1988.
Fellow Australian Psychological Society (honorary), American Psychological Association, Academy Social Sciences Australia (honorary).
Married Mary Christina Tutt, December 14, 1963. Children: Grania Rachael, Madoc Emmanuel.