Telling stories is a regular feature of STRIVE programme in which you get the opportunity to hear the inspiring story of success from a relatable role model.
This week we are joined by amazing STRIVE role model, Dr Nazneen Ismail. She is a STRIVE role model, undertaking work that has a positive impact on society.
I am a lecturer in Quantitative Sociology. My experiences include teaching quantitative data analysis methods for over 7 years at all levels, as well as developing a reflexive quantitative methodology which is being embedded into teaching practise. I am part of the Manchester Met Q-Step centre, a team that continues to build on pedagogical innovation. I am also a part of the DEG leadership group for the department of Sociology, as well as the EDI Lead, which involves working on various projects that are connected to the overlapping issues of institutional habitus, challenging the award – experience gap, and improving student experience.
Hear about Nazneen’s journey into academia as a Muslim woman and the strategies that she employs to ensure she thrives in her role. Hear about her amazing quantitative PhD that investigated the differential award gap in HE, experienced by students from racially minoritized backgrounds which provided evidence of student’s sense of belonging/community, confidence, and participation in extracurricular activities, i.e., student-tutor relationships as well as other pedagogical innovative practise having a positive impact on final award classification.