Christine is an Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University. She graduated with First-Class Honours from The British University in Egypt, holding another BSc (Hons) degree from Loughborough University, as well as a Master’s degree from University of New South Wales, Sydney. She has recently completed her PhD in Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde. She is currently a recipient of a British Academy ODA Global Innovation Fellowship, supporting research on innovation and entrepreneurship in marginalised contexts.

Prior to joining LTU, she has worked at the University of Strathclyde and the British Univerity in Egypt. Christine has a genuine passion for multi-disciplinary collaboration, which is evident through her involvement in various projects that extend beyond the boundaries of her primary field. She has successfully worked on international research projects bridging gaps between disciplines such as cultural heritage, urban studies, and anthropology, showcasing her versatility and eagerness to explore new areas of knowledge.

Christine has a track record of securing internal and external research funding as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I). Her work has been supported by organisations including the British Academy (ODA Global Innovation Fellowship), British Museum, Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE RAKE Fund), and Enterprise Educators UK. These grants have enabled her to conduct impactful interdisciplinary research and contribute to academic and policy debates on innovation and entrepreneurship in diverse socio-economic contexts.

Christine's main research interests include:

• Female Entrepreneurship
• Cultural Heritage Entrepreneurship
• Contextualised Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Migrant and Minority Entrepreneurship

She is particularly interested in qualitative and creative research methods as well as contextual approaches for understanding entrepreneurial experiences.

Christine’s teaching pedagogy is engaging and interactive, drawing on problem-solving activities, class discussions, and debates to foster critical thinking and applied learning. She has led and taught modules in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, International Management, and Marketing across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Leeds Trinity University, University of Strathclyde, and The British University in Egypt.

She has held programme leadership responsibilities and contributed to curriculum design and development across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supporting student progression and employability through practice-oriented and research-informed teaching approaches.

She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), recognising her sustained contribution to teaching excellence and academic leadership in higher education.