Christina Ho

Christina Ho is an Associate Professor in Social and Political Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Her research focuses on cultural diversity, migration, and education in Australia, particularly the experiences of Asian migrants and their educational outcomes. She is recognized for her work on 'tiger mother' stereotypes, selective school systems, and multiculturalism. Ho has been awarded the UTS Medal for Excellence in Teaching and Research (2021) and the UTS FASS Award for Research Impact (2019). She holds leadership roles such as Discipline Coordinator and Teaching and Learning Champion at UTS.

Education:

• PhD in Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney (2004)
• MA in Sociology, New School for Social Research, New York (1998)
• BEc (Soc Sci) (Hons), University of Sydney (1995)

Research Interests: Multiculturalism, migration policy, cultural identity formation, Chinese and Muslim diasporas, educational equity, and urban diversity. Her work bridges academic scholarship with community engagement, addressing issues like school segregation and the impact of migration policies.

Grants & Projects: Multiple ARC-funded projects, including studies on Sinoburbia, selective schooling, and Muslim women’s networks. She co-edited key texts such as Asian Migration and Education Cultures in the Anglosphere (2019) and Aspiration and Anxiety (2020).

Awards:

• UTS Medal for Excellence in Teaching and Research (2021)
• UTS FASS Award for Research Impact (2019)
• UTS Teaching and Learning Award (Learning Futures) (2017)