Caroline Day

Caroline Day is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of the Environment and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Geography and Development Studies from the University of Reading (2014) and serves as a PhD supervisor. Her research focuses on International Development, particularly children and youth in sub-Saharan Africa, caregiving dynamics, HIV/AIDS, and gender roles in global South contexts.

Education:

• BA (Hons) Geography and Development Studies, University of Sussex (2001)
• Masters in 'Children, Youth and International Development', Brunel University (2008)
• PhD, University of Reading (2014)

Dr. Day's research explores themes such as intergenerational family relationships, young caregiving responsibilities, transitions to adulthood, and youth aspirations in resource-constrained environments. Her fieldwork spans Uganda, Kenya, and Zambia, analyzing how poverty, disability, and socio-economic challenges impact youth mobility and societal inclusion. She has collaborated with NGOs like Barnardo’s and Centrepoint, addressing vulnerable youth issues in the UK and beyond.

Her work with the Institute of the Earth and Environment emphasizes sustainable development frameworks, particularly in addressing risks linked to environmental and social vulnerabilities. She combines academic teaching—previously as a Teaching Fellow at Reading—with applied research on resilience strategies in African communities.