Dr Sabrina Syed
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Education
- Email:sabrina.syed@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4055 0773
Career Summary
Biography
Sabrina is an emerging early career researcher in the field of education, known for her dedication to advancing equity in education and championing inclusivity in learning environments and broader society. Through her innovative research, she addresses pressing issues such as intersectional discrimination, progressive pedagogy, and inclusive educational policies, collaborating with policymakers and educators to drive positive change. Sabrina’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds has already begun to make waves, attracting attention through her insightful contributions to academia and social discourse.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Education (Honours), University of Dhaka - Bangladesh
- Master of Education, University of Dhaka - Bangladesh
Keywords
- Doctoral Education
- Doctoral Learning
- Educational Psychology
- Mathematics Pedagogy
- STEM Education
- Sociology of Education
- Teacher Professional Development
Languages
- Bengali (Mother)
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 390203 | Sociology of education | 30 |
| 390305 | Professional education and training | 40 |
| 390307 | Teacher education and professional development of educators | 30 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
| Casual Academic | University of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2012 - 15/10/2017 |
Lecturer Coordinated certificate programs for the newly appointed in-service teachers. |
BRAC University Teaching and Learning Centre Bangladesh |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Student Engagement Award 2020 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Newcastle |
| 2020 |
Research Excellence Award 2020 The University of Newcastle |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC2102 |
Educational Psychology The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2020 - 31/12/2024 |
| EDUC6010 |
Advanced Studies in Education University of Newcastle |
Course coordinator | 1/1/2024 - 31/12/2024 |
| EDUC1103 |
Schooling, Identity and Society University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2020 - 31/12/2023 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Syed S, Lee I-F, 'An intersectional understanding of international female doctoral students' experiences: A narrative inquiry', International Graduate and Doctoral Student Experience: Navigating Relationship, Resources, and Resilience, Star Scholars Network, USA 10-22 (2023) [B1]
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Journal article (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Syed S, 'The Intercultural Values and Social Connectedness of International Female Doctoral Students in Australia', Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 12 131-145 (2023) [C1] |
Conference (4 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Prieto-Rodriguez E, Syed S, 'Technology-enhanced Mathematics Retraining for Quality Teaching.', Newcastle, Australia (2024)
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| 2023 | Syed S, 'Accessing technologies while transiting to independent researchers: International doctoral students narratives', Melbourn, Australia (2023) | ||||
| 2022 | Syed S, 'Stories within stories: An Intersectional understanding of international female doctoral students' experiences', Melbourne, Australia (2022) | ||||
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Syed S, Exploring international female doctoral students' narratives through the lenses of intersectionality and feminist standpoint theory, University of Newcastle (2022) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $1,120,690 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20231 grants / $5,000
Global Strategic Partnership Grant 2023$5,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle Global Engagement and Partnerships (UON Global)
| Funding body | University of Newcastle Global Engagement and Partnerships (UON Global) |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Global Strategic Partnership Travel Grant with ASEAN-based PhD Alumni |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20221 grants / $1,000
HERDSA Grant 2022 $1,000
Funding body: The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
| Funding body | The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Conference Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
20171 grants / $1,114,690
UNIPRS Central Scholarship$1,114,690
Funding body: UNIPRS & UNRS Central Scholarship
| Funding body | UNIPRS & UNRS Central Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Scheme | UNIPRS & UNRS Central Scholarship |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Not Known |
| Category | UNKN |
| UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Completed0
Current1
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PhD | Check Before You Click: How Do We Help Mathematics Teachers Become Critical Consumers of Online Education Resources? | PhD (Education), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Sabrina Syed
Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Education
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Casual Academic
School of Education
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Academic Budget Adjustment - Casual
School of Education
Graduate Research
Research and Innovation Division
Contact Details
| sabrina.syed@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4055 0773 |
| Mobile | 0469024686 |
| Link | Personal webpage |
Office
| Room | V121 |
|---|---|
| Building | V Building |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |
