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Hadir Elshafay serves as an Assistant Professor in Citizenship and Education (Law) at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. Her work bridges participatory education, social justice, and urban dynamics, with a focus on authentic learning environments and belonging in higher education.
- PhD in Development Studies, University of Sussex (2019)
Her research centers on citizen-led practices and justice discourses in urban contexts, examining how everyday interactions shape inclusion, exclusion, and belonging. Key themes include disability justice, food justice, contested sustainability, and cosmopolitan citizenship frameworks.
Recent publications explore co-creation in academic advising, urban sustainability activism in Egypt, and the intersection of identity with city life. She also contributes to discourse on curiosity-driven learning versus academic competition.
Hadir combines macro- and micro-level analyses of citizenship, emphasizing socio-cultural and historical dimensions of urban justice. She is a neurodivergent certified Professional Coach and creator of the Wellbeing Podcast, which discusses accessible strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Teaching Interests: Legal Research, Law and Public Policy, Justice Studies
