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Rajvir Gill is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Education within the School of Applied Social Sciences at De Montfort University (DMU), United Kingdom. She has been a member of the academic team since 2015 and is currently pursuing her PhD on a part-time basis. Her work is deeply rooted in equity, inclusion, and critical pedagogy.
- BA (Hons) Education Studies, De Montfort University
- MA Education Practice, De Montfort University
- PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Her research focuses on social justice, race, gender, identity, and educational technology. She explores how positionality shapes academic and educational experiences, particularly for marginalized groups such as British South-Asian women and Muslim students. Her work employs creative methodologies to access lived experiences and challenges systemic inequities in education.
The recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend bridging education, technology, and critical social theory. Themes include the use of eye-tracking for inclusive assessment, Whiteness in higher education, and identity formation in student-staff dynamics. These works highlight her commitment to using research for social change and educational equity.
Her scientific recognition includes FHEA status and a scholarship during her undergraduate studies. She is also recognized for her contribution to the 'Hair Equality Report', which received media coverage and influenced institutional responses to racial bias in education.
- FHEA: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Scholarship during BA (Hons) Education Studies
Rajvir Gill actively contributes to research projects and supervisory roles, though specific student names are not listed. She has secured internal funding for EDI-focused research and is involved in consultancy with the DMU Research team. Her future work continues to center on identity, inclusion, and innovative pedagogical practices.
She is associated with the Social Sciences Research & Innovation Institute at DMU and presents regularly at national and international conferences such as RAISE, BETT, and RadicalDMU. Her teaching covers historical and contemporary issues in education, digital transformation, inclusion, and research methods, reflecting her broad expertise and commitment to critical education.
