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Professor Alice Collett is a Professor in the School of Divinity at the University of St Andrews, specializing in ancient Indian religions, particularly focusing on women in Buddhism. She previously held senior roles, including Acting Dean at Nalanda University in India. Her research emphasizes textual studies, gender analysis, and Buddhist practices. Current projects include educational outreach on South Asian history and collaborative work with the School of Computer Science on digital tools for ancient inscriptions. She serves as Academic Assessor for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Editor of the Buddhist Studies Review.
Her expertise spans Buddhist ethics, gender equality in religious contexts, and historical interpretation of religious texts. She frequently collaborates with institutions like the BBC and UNESCO, contributing to public understanding of South Asian religious heritage. Recent publications include Translating Buddhism (2021) and Women in Early Indian Buddhism (2013).
