Dr Basirat Razaq-Shuaib, PhD, Cambridge University — Shifting Roles: From Expert to Student
Dr Basirat Razaq-Shuaib is a strategic leader, board advisor, chartered accountant and an expert in disability-inclusive education and gender equity. She is the founder of The Winford Centre for Children and Women and The Blooming Mum and the Chairperson of the Association for Children’s Authors and Illustrators of Nigeria.
Dr Razaq-Shuaib has over 20 years of experience driving transformative change across financial services and non-profit sectors in UK and Africa. She currently works with organisations and governments to design and implement programmes that enhance the education of children with disabilities and promote women’s well-being and leadership. She also serves as a confidante to women executives and leaders.
She holds multiple degrees and certifications including a PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge and an M.Sc. in Finance and Investment from the University of Exeter, UK. She is the first Mansion House Scholar in Nigeria.
Dr Razaq-Shuaib has authored 5 children’s books, 4 of which promote disability inclusion, empathy and kindness. She was awarded the 2020 British Council ELTons Judges’ Special Commendation for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Her latest work, The Sage and the Hunter, is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series. She is also part of the trio using the pen name Àníké Giwa.
Reclaiming the Student Role: A Mature Learner’s Perspective
A Free Webinar for Mature & Non-Traditional PhD Students
Date: Thursday, 25th September 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM WAT / BST
Location: Zoom
