Fahmida Choudhury

Fahmida Choudhury is a Research Fellow at Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University, United Kingdom. Her academic work centers on social impact, ethnic minority entrepreneurship, and community-driven innovation within the creative industries. She is currently engaged in an ESRC-funded fellowship that promotes hyperlocal community empowerment through collaborative research across the Midlands university cluster, including institutions such as Warwick, Leicester, Coventry, and Aston.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of social sciences and business, with a strong focus on marginalized organizations and positive social change. Key domains include:

• Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship
• Social Impact in Creative Industries
• Community Empowerment and Development
• Local Innovation Ecosystems
• Inclusive Economic Growth
• Qualitative Research on Marginalized Groups

The trend in her scholarly output and current fellowship reflects a deep commitment to applied social research that bridges academia and grassroots impact, particularly in underserved communities.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Creating Opportunities for Local Innovation Fellowship (COLIF)

Fahmida secured a major research grant through the ESRC COLIF fellowship, which supports innovation in local communities via interdisciplinary collaboration. While no formal advisees are listed, her role involves mentorship and knowledge exchange within collaborative research settings. She is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) through her doctoral supervision.

She is actively involved in a multi-institutional research team across the Midlands cluster universities (Warwick, Leicester, Coventry, Aston), working on community-led innovation projects. Her external engagement with Punch Records highlights her connection to the creative sector, reinforcing the practical application of her research.