Katie Hunter

Katie Hunter is a Researcher in the School of Education at the University of Strathclyde, focusing on educational innovation and addressing social inequality. She serves as Co-Director of the Intergenerational Mentoring Network (Cic), which develops practical projects to support schools and communities with working-class student populations. Her research spans working-class academic transitions, intergenerational mentoring in education and healthcare, literacy development in primary schools, and equitable music education access.

Research Projects:

• "What’s Going On Now?" audit of youth music in Scotland (2018)
• Glasgow Intergenerational Mentoring Network (2014–2021)
• ESRC-funded research on intergenerational mentoring for looked-after children (2009–2019)

Awards:

• HASS Impact Award (2020)
• Scottish Graduate School Research Impact Competition (2017)

Key Contributions: Her work bridges academic research and practical interventions, emphasizing mentorship programs to enhance educational equity. She collaborates with institutions like Creative Scotland and has advised on policy reforms for music education access. Katie also contributed to evaluating mentorship quality and intergenerational program design, shaping strategies for widening participation in higher education and professions.