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Biography
Catherine is a human geographer whose research interests are the geographies of sport and the geographies of international migration.
Catherine received a BSc (hons) Geography from the University of Sheffield (2007-2010).
Catherine moved to Loughborough University to complete an MSc (Distinction) in Globalization, Space and Sport (2010-2011), and a PhD in Human Geography (2011-2015).
Prior to joining the University of Northampton in 2016, Catherine worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate on a number of research projects at Loughborough University and Warwick Business School.
Research Interests
Catherine's research specialism is the geographies of international migration, with a particular focus on its role in career progression.
Alongside this, Catherine is a specialist in the geographies of sport. Her PhD research investigated the role of international migration in the careers of English professional crickters.
Catherine is currently working on a research that explores the inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability of undergraduate fieldtrips in Geography, Earth and Environmental Science.
During her postdoctoral research Catherine undertook qualitative content analysis of the public enquiry into hydraulic fracturing (fracking) actvity in the North West of England. Catherine also worked on large-scale mixed methods project on the geographies of youth citizenship and the National Citizen Service (NCS).
In 2025, as part of an URB@N Project (Undergraduate Research Bursaries at Northampton) Catherine contributed to and supported the publication of a student led article:
Supervision
Blessing Katampe; Environmental Science
The Contribution of Aquaculture to Poverty Alleviation/Food Security Among the Rural Poor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, 'Professional cricket migrants ‘going Down Under’: Temporary, skilled, international migration?, Loughborough University
1 Oct 2011 → 30 Apr 2015
Master, MSc Globalization, Space & Sport, Loughborough University
1 Oct 2010 → 30 Sept 2011
Bachelor, BSc (Hons) Geography
1 Oct 2007 → 20 Jul 2010
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Developing a Geographies of Sport Module using an Active Blended Learning Approach
Waite, C., 20 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 48, 1, p. 37-45 9 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Fieldwork experiences of Global Ethnic Majority Students
Sharma, K., Waite, C. & Tucker, F., 22 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Fieldwork Futures: enhancing the undergraduate fieldtrip experiences of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences students with common mental health conditions.
Smith, J., Tucker, F. & Waite, C., 22 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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A Space to Play: the Geographies of Children’s Sport and Physical Activities
Waite, C., 3 Nov 2022, Routledge Handbook of Coaching Children in Sport. Toms, M. & Jeanes, R. (eds.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, p. 429-439Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Enhancing Fieldwork Futures: race and inclusion in Geography field trips
Tom, E., Waite, C. & Tucker, F., 23 Jun 2022.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Exploring Fieldwork Futures: Staff and Student experiences of GEES Fieldtrip provision before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Waite, C., Tucker, F. & Tom, E., 31 Aug 2022.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract
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Not just muddy and not always gleeful? Thinking about the physicality of fieldwork, mental health, and marginality.
Tucker, F., Waite, C. & Horton, J., 20 Nov 2022, In: Area. 54, 4, p. 563-568 6 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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The state and voluntary sector in austere times: 10 years of National Citizen Service
Mills , S. & Waite, C., 7 Jan 2022, In: Geography. 107, 1, p. 38-45Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Fieldwork Futures: Staff experiences of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Fieldtrip provision before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tucker, F. (Author) & Waite, C. (Author)
3 Feb 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Not just muddy and not always gleeful? Thinking about mental health, intersectionality and the physicality of fieldwork.
Tucker, F. (Invited speaker), Waite, C. (Speaker) & Horton, J. (Speaker)
10 Nov 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research