Dr. Bindi Shah

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bindi Shah is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in migration, citizenship, and social policy. Her research primarily focuses on the intersection of migration and climate justice, exploring how social capital shapes experiences of belonging among British Asian communities. She leads various innovative projects, including the Ramniklala Solanki Pioneers Project, which documents the contributions of South Asians to modern Britain. Additionally, Bindi co-leads the 'Make Home' project, aimed at understanding the engagement of British South Asians with BBC programming. With a strong background in qualitative research, Bindi utilizes critical race and feminist postcolonial approaches. She actively supervises PhD students and has received numerous awards for her research and contributions to sociology and social policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Bindi is an Associate Professor specializing in Sociology and Social Policy.

Research Fellow

2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University College London • London, England

Conducted research on British Pakistanis focusing on gender and social capital.

Research Fellowship

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Roehampton University • London, England

Held a fellowship to advance research in social sciences.

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

2019-01-01