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Laura McCann is a Senior Lecturer in the Business School at the University of Aberdeen, where she serves as Programme Director for Undergraduate Finance and Senior Business School Exams Officer. She is actively involved in university governance as a member of the University Senate and Quality Assurance Committee.
- PhD in Finance, University of Strathclyde (2011)
- BA (Hons) First Class in Finance, University of Strathclyde (2007)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellow, Advance HE, 2024)
- FHEA (Fellow, Higher Education Academy, 2017)
- CMBE (Certified Management & Business Educator)
Laura's research lies in corporate finance, focusing on corporate debt sourcing, executive compensation, payout policy, and trade credit. She also investigates financial aspects of UK higher education, including university real estate, funding models, and green financing. Her work bridges finance theory with practical policy implications in education and sustainability.
Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in empirical corporate finance and higher education funding, with increasing attention to sustainability and climate finance. Articles span top journals in finance, accounting, property, and education policy, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement and methodological rigor.
- University Excellence in Teaching Award (2017)
- Nominated for Teaching Excellence (2016–present, UG and PGT)
- Outstanding Paper Award, Emerald Literati Awards (2021)
Laura supervises PhD and Master’s students in Finance and Accountancy and has served as external examiner at Sussex, Edinburgh Napier, Lancaster, and other institutions. She is an Editorial Board Member for Qualitative Research in Financial Markets and contributes to professional development in higher education assessment. She is not involved in formal lab or team-based research but collaborates extensively with scholars like Norman Hutchison and Alastair Adair.
