Charlotte is our Research Intern and a PhD Researcher in Economic Geography at the University of Southampton.

Her PhD research looks at flows of capital between micro/small businesses, ultimately aiming to provide policy recommendations for how micro/small businesses can be better supported both inside and outside times of crisis.

As a researcher and Policy Associate she has also been involved in various international and national policy development projects; from how to improve support for creative industries workers in Kenya to ‘Levelling Up’ the south coast of England.

Whilst her primary expertise lies in economic geography, she has also conducted extensive research on urban processes and the creative industries.

She is interested in all things economic, cultural and urban in research and policy. She holds a BA in Geography and MSc in Social Research Methods from the University of Southampton.