Dr. Katarzyna Borkowska

Biography

Katarzyna Borkowska joined the School of Education at the University of Glasgow as a Lecturer in Education in October 2023, after transferring from the School of Social and Environmental Sustainability where she worked since January 2017. Previously, she served as an Associate Tutor at the University of Glasgow. Originally from Poland, she completed her Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow between 2009 and 2013, alongside a Master of Education in 2006-2007. She is an interdisciplinary researcher at the intersections of educational studies, gender studies, and sociology, focusing on gender inequalities and the educational challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Her work addresses social, cultural, and economic challenges in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. She is currently involved in research on domestic violence in informal settlements in Rwanda, collaborating with the University of Rwanda and the Rwanda Women’s Network. Additionally, she leads various projects aimed at empowerment through education, focusing on gender bias reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa. Katarzyna has a strong commitment to student-centered teaching, encouraging critical thinking among her students and fostering greater social equality through education.

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