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Catrin Wyn Edwards is a Lecturer in International Politics at Aberystwyth University, specializing in migration, sanctuary practices, nationalism, and political geography. She holds a PhD in International Politics from Aberystwyth University (2014) and has conducted fieldwork across Europe, North America, and Wales. Her research emphasizes migrant carcerality, multi-level governance, and language policies in multilingual societies.
Education:
- PhD in International Politics, Aberystwyth University (2014)
- MSc Economics
- BA
Research focuses on sanctuary policies, immigrant integration, and the intersection of nationalism with language education. She co-founded the Migration Research Wales Network (WISERD) and advises the Welsh Government’s Migrant Integration Steering Group. Her work bridges academia with policy, producing evidence-based briefings for governmental bodies globally. Key collaborations include EURAC, UQAM, Pompeu Fabra, and Université de Moncton.
Awards:
- 2018 Aberystwyth University Award for Exceptional Research Impact (shared with Drs. Elin Royles and Huw Lewis)
Grants/Advising: Engages policy partners to ensure research impact, including work with UK Home Office, Department for International Development, and NGOs. Serves on editorial boards and as AU Research Ethics Panel member. Recent projects include analyses of second homes’ socioeconomic impacts and Ukraine-related policy responses.
Labs/Teams: Directs Welsh Medium Studies and collaborates through the Migration Research Wales Network. Active in transnational academic exchanges and policy-oriented research initiatives.
