Catriona Cunningham

Professor Catriona Cunningham leads the Department of Learning & Teaching Enhancement at the University of Edinburgh Napier, focusing on higher education, interculturalism, student engagement, and academic identities. Her work bridges educational innovation and biomedical research, emphasizing digital tools, student collaboration, and STEM education.

Her research interests span educational technology (e.g., AI in writing, digital escape rooms for climate awareness), and biomedical topics like stem cell therapies for stroke and spinal cord injury repair. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, with recent work emphasizing systematic reviews in regenerative medicine and preclinical studies. Her teaching innovations include online statistics resources for medical students and paperless academic practices.

Though no awards or grants are explicitly stated in the text, her leadership role suggests significant institutional impact. No lab affiliations or student advisees are listed, but her departmental role indicates involvement in university-wide educational strategy.