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Dr Opinderjit Kaur Takhar is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing . As Director of the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies , she specializes in Sikh and Punjabi identity, caste/gender dynamics, and religious studies. Her work includes caste issues, Ravidassia communities, and UK Sikh policy frameworks. Education: PhD in Sikh Studies (University of Wales) MA in Indian Religions (University of Wales) PGCE in Secondary Religious Education (Sheffield Hallam University) Languages: Punjabi (fluent), Hindi, Urdu Research Focus: Takhar's work spans caste systems in Sikh contexts, gender dynamics, religious philosophy, and multicultural policy. She examines Ravidassia identity shifts and Punjabi Dalit experiences, while contributing to debates on UK caste legislation and Sikh political activism. Her recent projects include language politics in India and digital Sikhism. Publications Trends: Over 15+ years, her scholarship systematically explores caste-religion-gender intersections, faith-based health initiatives, and global Sikh identity. Key contributions include the foundational text Sikh Identity (2005) and collaborative works on caste lived experiences. Teaching & Supervision: Takhar teaches Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and supervises PhD projects on caste/gender issues. She integrates fieldwork into religious studies pedagogy. Grants & Projects: Currently leads NIHR-funded dementia support research for ethnic minorities. Previously managed health/sports engagement grants with NHS, Wolves Foundation, and Birmingham City Council.

• Sikh Studies
• Punjab Studies
• Caste and Gender Issues
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Dr. Opinderjit Takhar is an internationally recognized academic and current Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange at the Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing , University of Wolverhampton . She serves as Director of the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies and has previously held the role of Head of Religious Studies at the same institution (2015–2018). Research Interests : Her scholarship focuses on Sikh identity formation , caste and gender dynamics in Punjabi and Sikh communities, and the implications of replacing Guru Granth Sahib with Amritbani Guru Ravidass in Ravidassia places of worship. She explores issues of caste legislation in the UK, Sikh political activism, and the intersection of religion with public discourse. Grants include projects like Developing a place-based model of support for people with dementia from ethnic minorities (2024–2025), Raising Awareness of Organ Donation in Sikh Communities (2021–2022), and Healthy Faith Setting Toolkit (2021). She has led initiatives on physical activity, mental health, and community engagement in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Supervision : She is currently supervising two research projects related to caste and gender in Sikh communities and welcomes PhD inquiries on these topics. Her teaching interests cover Study of Religion, Sikhism, Buddhism, Fieldwork in Religious Studies , and Gender Issues in Sikhism .

• Sikh Studies
• Punjab Studies
• Caste Systems
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