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Catherine
- Rate 448AED
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448AED/hr
1st lesson free
- Geography
- Sociology
- Ethics
- Anthropology
Senior Research Fellow at a Russell Group University | Oxford-educated | PhD & Masters Research Mentor | Human Geography & Social Science | Qualitative & Ethical Research Specialist
- Geography
- Sociology
- Ethics
- Anthropology
Lesson location
Recommended
Catherine is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Catherine
I am a Senior Research Fellow at a top-ten global university, with over a decade of experience in social research, teaching and postgraduate supervision. I completed my BA at the University of Oxford and my Masters and PhD in social and cultural geography at the University of Birmingham.
My career has been interdisciplinary, working across human geography and the social sciences in a range of UK universities and departments. I specialise in innovative qualitative research, particularly research involving children, families and marginalised communities, with a strong grounding in research ethics.
I have also held research roles outside academia, giving me a perspective that combines academic rigour with real-world application. My work has been funded by major UK and European funders, including ERC, AHRC, NIHR and local authorities.
Alongside my academic role, I offer specialist mentoring for Masters and PhD students seeking thoughtful, high-level support with research design, qualitative methods, ethics, thesis development, viva preparation and responding to supervisor feedback. I particularly enjoy supporting students undertaking complex or interdisciplinary projects.
I have experience as:
• PhD supervisor
• Masters dissertation supervisor
• PhD examiner
• Lecturer and research mentor
• Interdisciplinary researcher across multiple departments
• Researcher in both academic and non-academic settings
I understand research from the perspectives of student, supervisor and examiner, which allows me to give realistic and constructive guidance.
Specialist Expertise
Innovative Qualitative Research
• In-depth qualitative design
• Interviews and ethnographic approaches
• Participatory and creative methods
• Reflexive and researcher-led methodologies
• Interdisciplinary qualitative research
Research Ethics & Sensitive Research
• Designing ethically robust research
• Working with vulnerable or marginalised groups
• Navigating ethics applications and review processes
• Safeguarding and responsible research practice
Widening Participation & Inclusion
• Research with children and young people
• Working with marginalised communities
• Inclusive and participatory approaches
• Community engagement in research
About the lesson
- Doctorate
- Masters
levels :
Doctorate
Masters
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I offer tailored sessions for Masters and PhD students in human geography and sociology. I specialise in research design, qualitative methods, ethics and thesis development. Sessions focus on clarifying questions, strengthening methodology, structuring arguments, preparing for vivas, and responding constructively to supervisor feedback throughout the research journey.
Key Subject Areas
• Migration
• Diversity and inequalities
• Families and children
• Urban communities
• Community engagement
• Qualitative social research
What I Help With
• Clarifying and refining research questions
• Qualitative and mixed-methods design
• Methodological justification and coherence
• Structuring theses and developing arguments
• Proposal and upgrade preparation
• Viva preparation
• Responding to supervisor feedback
• Navigating interdisciplinary research challenges
• Ethics applications and sensitive research design
I focus on developing your thinking and confidence as a researcher rather than proofreading or editing text.
My Approach
My style is supportive, constructive and intellectually engaged. I aim to help you:
• gain clarity and direction
• make strong methodological decisions
• develop a coherent argument
• feel more confident in your research journey
Students often say our sessions help them see the “bigger picture” and move forward with greater focus.
Who I Work With
• Masters dissertation students
• PhD candidates at any stage
• Professional and part-time doctoral researchers
• International students navigating UK academic expectations
• Interdisciplinary and qualitative researchers
• Students working on sensitive or community-based research
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I know Catherine to be highly organised, intellectually rigorous, and genuinely committed to helping students achieve their best. She has a calm and encouraging manner, which is an invaluable quality in supporting students to develop clarity in their writing, strengthen their critical thinking, and build confidence in their academic work.
I recommend Catherine without hesitation. And any student working with her will benefit from her expertise, patience, and consistently high academic standards.I know Catherine from working together, where she was a senior staff member in our research team. She is a kind, patient, and generous senior leader, and I think she would make a lovely tutor. She has given me excellent guidance with both my work and master's study.
I have worked alongside Catherine for several years. She has consistently provided practical, clear and thoughtful guidance to her students. She is friendly, approachable and reliable, with lots of experience in geography and research methods.
Catherine was a member of my PhD supervisory team. Her enthusiastic and calm approach helped to foster my academic voice and agency. She communicated her specialist knowledge of geography and interdisciplinary insights clearly. I would recommend Catherine as an enabler of creativity and critical thinking.
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Rates
Rate
- 448AED
Pack prices
- 5h: 2,115AED
- 10h: 3,982AED
online
- 448AED/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Catherine will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
Details
Sessions are online and tailored to your needs. I offer one-off consultations as well as short mentoring packages.
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