Dr. Laraib Niaz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laraib Niaz is an Assistant Research Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, and a postdoctoral researcher at Gonville and Caius College. His research focuses on the dimensions of inclusion and exclusion in education, particularly relating to religion, gender, and disability in conflict contexts. Niaz acts as a Gender Social Inclusion advisor for Works Hub Global Education, collaborating with Professor Pauline Rose. He has contributed to evaluations of the FCDO funded Girls Education Challenge, analyzing large-scale programs aimed at reaching marginalized girls. His ethnographic research during his PhD at the Institute of Education, University College London, explored the role of religion in classrooms in Pakistan. He also has extensive experience as a supervisor and educator at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and University College London (UCL), demonstrating a commitment to inclusive educational practices. His recent publications address various topics, including teacher practices in Pakistan, the impacts of tele-schooling, and the interplay of media and religion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Research Professor

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Researching inclusive education and advising on gender social inclusion.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.