Bushra Fatima Syed

Bushra Fatima Syed is an Assistant Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, working within the Faculty of Education and International Studies, specifically in the Department of Early Childhood Education. She serves as Head of Studies in her area of responsibility and is actively engaged in research and teaching related to early childhood education.

Dr. Syed's research interests focus on sustainable development in early childhood settings, pedagogical approaches, cultural diversity in education, and specialized Sámi kindergarten practices. Her work emphasizes the importance of inclusive and culturally responsive education for young children in diverse urban environments, with particular attention to how physical environments, materials, and play can support children's learning experiences.

Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong trajectory toward examining sustainable development education in kindergartens, multicultural approaches to early childhood education, and the integration of technology in age-appropriate ways. She has conducted comparative studies between Norwegian and Danish kindergarten practices, explored international perspectives through fieldwork in Ghana and Uganda, and examined cross-cultural play practices including "ghar ghar" games that bridge Urdu and Norwegian cultural contexts. Her work consistently addresses the challenges and opportunities of educating children in diverse urban settings while maintaining respect for cultural traditions and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Syed is actively involved in research groups including BLEST (focusing on sustainability, play, aesthetics and technology) and "Small Children, Large Cities" (examining kindergarten qualities, inequalities, and communicative complexities). She leads the HETBLU project, which aims to strengthen internationalization culture and increase student exchange in early childhood education institutions, demonstrating her commitment to global perspectives in early childhood education.