Catrin Noone

Dr Catrin Noone is a Lecturer in Social Work at Durham University's Department of Sociology. She convenes the Master of Social Work Year 1 module 'Social Work in Practice' and co-convenes the undergraduate Sociology module 'Societies in Transition'.

• PhD (ESRC NINE DTP funded)
• Master of Social Work (Durham University)

Her research focuses on critical loneliness studies, community-based participatory research, and critical social gerontology. Key themes include:

• Relational and political dimensions of loneliness in old age
• Participatory Action Research methodologies
• Community identity and social practices
• Macro-political influences on gerontological social work

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to loneliness, including perinatal mental health, sensory experiences, and community interventions. Her methodological work redefines Participatory Action Research cycles through individual-collective dynamics.

Award highlights:

• Fellow of the Institute for Medical Humanities
• ECR Member, Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing

She co-founded the Early Career Loneliness Research Network (2020) and contributes to the BASW UK Network for Social Work Practitioner Research.