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Dr. Attahir is a lecturer in the School of Business and Creative Industries and the programme leader for MSc in Accounting and Finance. He holds a diverse academic background with a PhD in Economics, an MSc in Econometrics, an MBA in Human Resource Management, a PGD in NGO Management, a Professional Diploma in Education, and a BSc in Economics.
Before joining UWS, Dr. Attahir taught at the University of Aberdeen Business School and held teaching positions abroad. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), underscoring his commitment to high standards in teaching and learning.
Dr. Attahir’s current research focuses on sustainable development, with particular attention to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 7, 8, 12, and 13). He has published extensively in resputable journals, including the Journal of Economic StudiesJournal of Policy ModelingSustainable DevelopmentResources Policy, and Applied Economics Letters, among others.
Dr. Attahir serves on the editorial boards of Springer's Discover Sustainability Journal and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Journal. He is also an active peer reviewer for over 15 leading journals. His professional memberships include the Royal Economic Society, the Scottish Economic Society, and the British Academy Early Career Research Network.

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):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

External positions

Editorial Board Member, Discover Sustainability Journal

Editorial Board Member, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Journal

External Examiner, Leeds Beckett University

External Examiner, University of West London

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