Top 5 Nazira Karodia Quotes

South African-British scientist

Nazira Karodia MBE CChem FRSC is a chemist, Professor of Science Education and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Edinburgh Napier University (2021–). She was previously Pro-Vice Chancellor for Regional Engagement at the University of Wolverhampton. She works on organic synthesis, green chemistry, heterocyclic compounds and science education.

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Our students need to feel accepted and valued, we need to make sure that we work with them and not decide for them what this might mean in practice. Part of this work on belonging and inclusion is knowing who our students are. I need to know where they come from, their concerns, what inspires them, and their ambitions; therefore, I must create and align resources.

We learn a lot through interaction in real time and in a real shared physical space. Of course, we have attentive support for transition to campus learning and counselling for any student facing difficulty balancing campus presence, online learning and interaction.

I passionately believe we can take such students through an immersive university experience which they enjoy and through which they succeed. It is a complex journey for our students, and I appreciate that the scaffolding needs to be in place throughout their journey. Perhaps even before and post-graduation.

I am motivated by a vision of equity in society, a belief that opportunity in education can help transform society into a more equal community.

Education has the power both to include and exclude, and the effects it has are down to the Higher Education (HE) professionals working in institutions and taking responsibility for what the student experience looks like.