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Âé¶¹ÒùÔº announces the 2026 Âé¶¹ÒùÔº Equality in Education award recipient

Âé¶¹ÒùÔº is pleased to announce that Professor Khadija Mohammed is the winner of the 2026 Equality in Education Award, in recognition of her outstanding and sustained contribution to advancing equality, diversity and anti-racism in education.

A leading voice in anti-racist education, Professor Mohammed has made an important impact on educational research, policy and practice in Scotland. Through her research, advocacy and leadership, she has challenged systemic barriers affecting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) educators and students, while championing more inclusive and equitable approaches across schools, colleges and universities.

Professor Mohammed has played a central role in shaping Scotland’s anti-racist curriculum, including leading work on Breaking the Mould: Principles for an Anti-Racist Curriculum, and has driven national initiatives to embed anti-racist practice in teacher education. As co-founder and Chair of the Scottish Association of Minority Ethnic Educators (SAMEE), she has also supported the professional development of educators of colour and strengthened inclusion across the education sector.

Âé¶¹ÒùÔº is delighted to recognise Professor Khadija’s significant and lasting impact of her work in advancing equality in education. Through her leadership, research and advocacy, she has helped drive meaningful change across the education sector.

2026 Âé¶¹ÒùÔº Equality in Education Award Winner

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Khadija Mohammed, Professor

Professor in Teacher Education and Associate Vice-Principal (Inclusivity) at University of the West of Scotland

Professor Khadija Mohammed is Professor in Teacher Education and Associate Vice-Principal (Inclusivity), and a nationally recognised leader in anti-racism in education. Her research, policy and leadership have been instrumental in advancing...