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Nerea Okong'O is a Senior Tutor in Human Geography at the University of Manchester. Her academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy degree focused on Politics, with a thesis centered on the participation of elite Black African women in the extractive sectors of Kenya. She previously earned a Master's degree in Sustainability, specializing in Environment and Development, from the University of Leeds, and a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, majoring in Sociology, from Moi University. Nerea's research interests encompass social inequalities, cultural geography, feminist geographies, African studies, and the dynamics of extractive industries. She has held positions as a Research Associate at the University of Sheffield and led a FAIR Data Research Project, emphasizing the importance of equitable data management in research. She is committed to aligning her work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting educational equity and addressing global inequalities.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Teaching and mentoring students in Human Geography.
University of Sheffield • Sheffield, England
Conducting research on social inequalities and cultural geography.
University of Sheffield • Sheffield, England
Leading a project focused on FAIR data principles in geographic research.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.