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Cath Holmstrom is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director in the Department of Social Work at Keele University’s School of Medicine. She also serves as Head of Social Work. Her career spans academia and professional practice, with notable roles at Sussex, Middlesex, and Brighton Universities. Holmstrom specializes in social work education, professional ethics, and student transitions, having received prestigious awards such as the National Teaching Fellowship (2011) and Principal Fellowship from AdvanceHE (2024). She leads interdisciplinary projects, including a £98,000 grant exploring interventions for vulnerable young men, and contributes to national policy through roles like Chair of JUCSWEC’s Teaching and Learning Committee (2014-2017).
Her research focuses on professional suitability assessment, student admissions, and international social work practices. Key outputs include studies on moral character development in education and well-being frameworks in practice. Holmstrom has also authored national guidance on social work admissions and served as an external examiner for multiple institutions. Her international collaborations include teaching and research in Ethiopia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
- Education: Sociology undergraduate degree, law conversion course, and Bar training (non-practicing).
- Grants: £98,000 (Young Men Matter, 2018-2021), ESRC Strategy for Social Work Research (contributor), and multiple HEI funding roles.
- Awards: Recognized for innovative teaching and leadership in professional education.
Her advisory work includes mentoring over 10 PhD students and co-authoring peer-reviewed articles spanning ethics, policy, and practice. Holmstrom’s influence extends to regulatory bodies and national education reforms, reflecting her commitment to advancing social work as a transformative profession.
