Prof Cath Larkins innovates in participation, activism and knowledge exchange with children, young people and their allies, across the UK and Europe. She conducts co-research, particularly with marginalised children and young people, which is focused on challenging discrimination and improving policy and practice. Working with children and adult colleagues, she co-authors guidance to inspire social change.

Her scholarship advance theories and methodologies for collaboration and citizenship and has contributed to impact on policy and practice internationally.

Cath is Co Director of The Centre for Children and Young People's Participation and Co-Director of the Social Care Rapid Evaluation Team SOCRATES.