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Catherine Robinson is a Professor and current Dean of the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton, a position she assumed in 2024. She has held academic positions at Swansea University, the University of Kent, and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), and previously worked as a fisheries economist at Portsmouth. Her career spans over 30 years of research in applied economics, particularly focused on productivity, firm dynamics, labour markets, and technology.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics, University of Reading (awarded 1993)
- Master's in Fisheries Economics, University of Portsmouth (awarded 1995)
- PhD in Economics, Durham University (awarded 2004)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (PGCtHE), Swansea University (awarded 2014)
- Senior Fellow of Advance HE (awarded 2019)
Robinson’s research centers on industrial economics, productivity analysis using microdata, skill mismatch, and the impact of technological change on labour markets. She has been a pioneer in using ONS microdata for productivity studies and was a key contributor to the EUKLEMS project, focusing on UK labour accounts. Her work bridges econometric analysis with real-world policy implications, particularly in SME development, barriers to growth, and regional economic performance.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on productivity, firm performance, skills, and institutional factors. They span disciplines including economics, management, and public policy, with methodologies rooted in panel data analysis, production functions, and econometric modeling. Key trends include the impact of trade regulation, Brexit, occupational wellbeing, innovation, and inter-firm cooperation in emerging markets.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Senior Fellow of Advance HE
She has supervised four PhD students to completion and has served as both internal and external examiner. Her research has been supported through externally funded projects at NIESR and various universities. Notable collaborations include work with Professor Richard Harris, Professor Bart van Ark, and Professor Mary O'Mahony. She remains active in research and policy engagement, with upcoming invited talks at the 8th World KLEMS Conference in Tokyo and other high-profile forums. She also holds external leadership roles as Chair of Governors and Council Member.
Robinson is actively involved in academic networks and research consortia, particularly in productivity measurement and industrial economics. She contributes to the broader scholarly community through peer review, external examination, and leadership in professional economic research initiatives.
