About

Aniqa is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education academy. She has 22yrs experience in teaching, 18 years of which have been in the field of teacher education. She is a member and reviewer for the Chartered College of Teaching, and editorial board member of Patterns of Practice, an international journal of scholarship of teaching and learning.

Aniqa is a keen writer, a Muslim woman of colour in STEM and she is deeply committed to mental health, wellbeing and systemic change that enables individuals and academic communities to thrive.

Aniqa’s doctoral research focuses on widening pathways into leadership for underrepresented groups, amplifying diverse voices and creating conditions for equitable progression. Specifically, she is researching the lived experiences of South Asian women academics in leadership, aiming to uncover practical solutions that support transparent, equitable, and inclusive leadership pathways for all.

As a CMI Chartered Manager, certified in leadership coaching and mentoring, and global ambassador for WomenEd Without Borders, she translates this research into action. Drawing upon coaching, mentoring and trauma-informed approaches, she cultivates psychologically safe, inclusive and aspirational learning and working environments. She also leads 1-2-1 and group coaching sessions for academics focussed on professional development and career advancement, with a particular specialisation in:

*Supporting women from ethnic minorities navigating leadership and career progression in HE

*Mentoring and guidance for AdvanceHE Fellowship applications (FHEA, SFHEA and PFHEA)

Whether you need a confidential space to talk through current career challenges, or are ready for the next steps towards progression, use the contact form below to book in a free introductory 1-2-1 coaching session.

“…using my voice to change the narrative….”

Aniqa