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Professor Catherine Montgomery is a leading academic in international higher education, holding dual roles as Professor in the School of Education and Deputy Executive Dean (Global) at Durham University. Her work focuses on transnational education dynamics, particularly in China and East Asia, addressing issues of curriculum internationalization, student mobilities, and global educational equity. She has held prior professorships at the University of Bath and Hull, and currently collaborates with institutions globally including the Crick Institute and Tec de Monterrey.
Montgomery's research emphasizes decolonizing methodologies and the role of dialogue in STEM education to address socio-cultural disadvantage. Her leadership includes strategic internationalization initiatives at Durham and editorial duties for Compare: A Journal of International and Comparative Education. Notable awards include a UK National Teaching Fellowship (2010) and Royal Society of Arts Fellowship (2018).
- Education Background: Prior academic roles at Bath and Hull universities
- Research Labs/Teams: Collaborations with the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation (Milan), and leadership in the former Bath-based Centre for Research in Education in China and East Asia
- Grants: ESRC-funded projects on educational autonomy, British Council initiatives in Vietnam, and Crick Institute STEM outreach funding
Her publications span 3 authored books, 2 edited volumes, and over 25 journal articles analyzing transnational education partnerships, curriculum design, and global student experiences. Current projects investigate post-COVID higher education challenges and AI-driven analysis of doctoral research trends.
