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Dr. Catherine Brentnall is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), joining in September 2023. She specializes in enterprise education, sustainable entrepreneurship, and innovative research methodologies. Her work integrates practical consultancy experience with academic rigor, focusing on transforming traditional business practices in response to climate and ecological crises.
- Affiliations: ISBE Track Co-Chair (RMPI), Board Member of Enterprise Educators UK
- Teaching: Leads the MSc in Entrepreneurship (from 2024) and MBA modules on Transformational Applied Entrepreneurship
Her research challenges conventional assumptions, particularly through Realist Evaluation and dialogic inquiry. Notable projects include a 2023 study on enterprise education’s role in sustainability and a 2024 analysis of cooperative business impacts. She advocates for regenerative business design and has published in journals like the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research.
Professional Activities: Consultancy across the UK and Europe; grants include projects with Kirklees Council (2024) and Enterprise Educators UK (2023). She collaborates with the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network (CCIN) on impact toolkits.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with cross-disciplinary initiatives on sustainability, cooperatives, and educational innovation through MMU’s Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability department.
