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Nicholas Catahan is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Business & Management at Edge Hill University's Business School. He leads multiple undergraduate programs and has extensive experience in curriculum development across public, private, and voluntary sectors. His academic roles include Programme Leadership for Business Analytics, International Business, and related pathways since 2011.
Education:
- MA in Education with Distinction, Liverpool John Moores University
- PGCert in Education (Post Compulsory), Liverpool John Moores University
- BSc in Environmental Studies with Geography, University of Liverpool
Research Focus: Transformative Service Research (TSR), sustainability, garden tourism, place management, and environmental policy. Specific interests include greenspace utilization, charity retail, healthcare integration, and community engagement through botanic gardens and volunteering.
Notable Contributions:
- Developed DipHE Tourism Management programs with Chengdu University of Technology
- Lead on projects like Transformative Service and Sustainability (2022–2028)
- Reviewer for journals like Journal of Place Management & Development and Biological Diversity
Awards & Memberships:
- Fellow of the Institute of Place Management (FIPM)
- Chartered Management Institute Member (MCMI)
- Higher Education Academy Fellow (FHEA)
Labs & Collaborations: Member of Edge Hill's SustainNet and Community Owned Businesses Research Group. Partnerships with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and the Garden Tourism Alliance.
