معرفی
Umit Yildiz is a Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. An immigrant academic from a working-class background, he transitioned from manual labor roles to academia. His education includes degrees in Philosophy, Modern European History and Politics, and a PGCE in Education. He specialized in Citizenship education in Further Education for fourteen years. His research focuses on anti-racist pedagogy, Fundamental British Values, and the sociopolitical impacts of post-9/11 policies on marginalized communities. He leads the Race, Racism and Ethnicity unit on the BSc Education degree and contributes to MA International Education programs. His work integrates grassroots activism against racism with academic scholarship, emphasizing transformative pedagogy. Recent publications explore decolonization efforts in higher education and critical analyses of British values frameworks.
Education History:
- Bachelor's in Philosophy
- Second degree in Modern European History and Politics (Bradford University)
- PGCE (University of Leeds)
Research Interests: Combines empirical studies of anti-Muslim racism, institutional responses to decolonization movements, and the intersection of education policy with racial justice. His work critiques the UK's educational frameworks through a radical, equity-centered lens.
Research Contributions: Published peer-reviewed articles on anti-racist pedagogy and institutional decolonization. Co-authored a dataset on War on Terror impacts linked to Fundamental British Values, which has gained significant academic and public engagement (cited 32 times, 58 readers on Mendeley).
Advocacy: Active in grassroots anti-racist organizing, aligning with movements like Black Lives Matter. Commits to transforming educational systems through radical pedagogy and equitable practices.
