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Cat Hine

Dr Cat Hine

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9499-2236

    Overview

    Profile summary

    Cat is a Lecturer in Leadership and Business Management and Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) Business Management suite of programmes in Plymouth and the BSc (Hons) Business Management at IIG.  She specialises in teaching undergraduate leadership, but also has significant expertise in supervising dissertations, ranging from undergraduate to PhD level.

    Prior to working in higher education Cat had a varied and successful career within the hospitality industry. She was employed by brands including Marriott International, Mitchells and Butler and Compass Group as well as a number of smaller independent businesses, both in the UK and abroad.  Her research interests are primarily linked to employability and transitions into the workplace.

     

    Professional memberships

    Fellow, Higher Education Academy

    Member, QAA Programme Leaders Network 

    Roles on external bodies

    2020-2024 External Examiner, University of East London, Institute of Tourism and Hospitality 

    2024-Present External Examiner, University of Northampton, MSc Leadership 

    Supervised research degrees

    Vantzos, Evangelos (2024) THE INFLUENCE OF MARKETING ON STUDENTS' CHOICE OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES (2nd Supervisor)

    Dinc, Lokman (2023)  AN INVESTIGATION OF ORGANIC DINING BEHAVIOUR IN RESTAURANTS AT THREE SELECTED CİTİES IN THE UK: A HOLISTIC APPROACH (2nd Supervisor)

    Osinaike, Adesola (2021) Demystifying Performance Measurement in Small and Medium-sized Independent Hotel Accommodation: A Phenomenological Approach (2nd Supervisor)

    Teaching interests

    Current Teaching;

    • Developing Leadership & Management Competencies
    • Leadership Practice
    • Experiential Practice

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • 3 Conference proceedings published in a book
    • 1 Chapter
    • 1 Article