Women’s leadership research in Cambodia
Dr Taehee Choi has been awarded £14,995.23 in funding from the SEA-UK GEDI Challenge Grant to support a research project on promoting women’s leadership in Cambodian higher education. The grants are offered through the Strengthening Leadership with Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Higher Education Institutions in South East Asia project, which is part of the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships programme. Led by Dr. Tae-Hee Choi, in collaboration with the National University of Battambang, the seven-month project aims to identify barriers to women’s advancement in academic leadership and implement strategies for change.
The project will engage female academics from eight Cambodian universities, investigating the barriers for aspiring and current female leaders in seeking and exercising leadership in higher education. The project will offer mentorship, leadership training, and policy recommendations to support institutional reform. Findings will contribute to national policy discussions and inform gender equity initiatives in higher education, in collaboration with a partner at the Ministry of Education and the Council. This initiative aligns with the Southampton Education School’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, further strengthening its international research impact.
