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Laila Kadiwal is a Research Fellow at the University of Sussex in the School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology and educational studies, focusing on religion, globalization, and international education.
- PhD in Law, Politics and Sociology from University of Sussex (2014)
- MSc in Higher Education from University of Oxford (2009)
- Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities from Institute of Ismaili Studies (2009)
Her research interests span globalization and religion, religious pluralism, sociology of religion, and the experiences of international students in British higher education. She has explored these themes through empirical studies in Dubai, Tajikistan, and China, emphasizing hybrid research methodologies.
Her publications address offshore education dynamics, peacebuilding roles of educators, and religious education frameworks. Notable works include a 2013 Compare article on Dubai campuses and a 2017 UNICEF report on social cohesion in Pakistan.
- Co-organizer of Postgraduate Conference for Law, Politics and Sociology School (2012)
- South Asian Student Support Officer at University of Sussex (2011-2012)
- Delivered workshops on qualitative methods at Beijing Normal University (2012) and Gothenburg University (2013)
