Kirandeep K aur

Dr.

Participatory Researcher, Educator and Consultant
Ph.D in Law and Development

About Me

I am originally from the UK and am currently based in the Netherlands. I achieved a Cum Laude in my Joint PhD in Law and Development at Tilburg University and the University of Oslo.

I see myself as a community-driven educator, and researcher focused on creating systemic change. My work is dedicated to understanding and providing platforms for marginalized voices by focusing on decoloniality, gender justice, and the narratives of forcibly displaced communities. Each project I undertake intertwines a deep academic rigour with a commitment to ethical, community-led advocacy.

I've dedicated my career to developing educational programs, in often challenging contexts, that not only inform but also empower. With a strong foundation in academic curriculum development, community engagement, and project management, my journey has been about connecting with diverse communities and bringing about transformative change

Expertise in:

Participatory Community Engagement
Participatory Action Research
Academic Writing for Social and Scientific Impact
Course Development with Academic Institutions, For-Profit Organisations and NGOs

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Networks and Memberships

British Association of Lectures in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP)

Social Legal Studies Association (SLSA)

Women in Refugee Law (WiRL)
Editorial Board Member of Journal of Displaced Voices
European Doctorate in Law and Development

Feminist Autonomous Centre for Research

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Recent Publications, Events and Workshops

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Postdoctoral Grant Applications Training

Tallinn University School of Humanities

10-14 June 2024 I was awarded a grant for travel and accommodation to attend training in Tallinn University to plan and prepare a postdoctoral application for the MSCA call.

Recent and Current Projects

Neurodiversity: Participation in Education and Research

A course development project, partnering with colleagues from the University of Amsterdam and Inholland Hogeschool. I'm co-developing an innovative, inclusively designed master's elective, set to debut in 2025, focusing on Participatory Action-Based Research (PAR) with neurodiverse communities - see here.

Shifting Discourse in Rule of Law Development Policy

Academic Writing with Erasmus University

Leveraging my expertise in academic writing, I'm guiding biomedical students at Erasmus University to refine their writing skills, ensuring they effectively communicate complex research ideas and findings for publication (at Masters or PhD Level). This role underscores my commitment to enhancing students' academic proficiency and fostering their success in the biomedical field. Courses start from 2nd week of April.

In collaboration with former PhD colleagues, I'm offering expert input on participatory community engagement and community-led development for a project focusing on integrating decolonial perspectives into rule of law (ROL) development and localisation. The aim is to transition from traditional top-down approaches to raise question how to create more inclusive, community-driven policy-making. The aim for the workshops and subsequent report is to connect decolonial theoretical insights with practical ROL applications and fostering people-centered interventions.

a Law and Development Initiative

In collaboration with former colleagues, I'm co-initiating a new project to work on research, education and consultancy projects related to law and development. Watch this space for more information.

Learn More about My Research, Education, Teaching and Community-Led Projects

Research & Education

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Educational Leadership

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Community-Led Engagements

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Achievements

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Joint Doctorate in Law and Development

Tilburg University and University of Oslo

Participatory Action Research in Malaysia
Borderscapes - borders and law
Creative storytelling & academic fusion text
Deep qualitative analysis with Atlas.ti
Impactful publications & co-authoring with communities

MSSc in Social and Community Development

Queen's University

BA Politics

School of Oriental and African Studies

Political, Community & Legal Aspects in Development
In-depth Exploration of the Global South, Displacement and Asylum
Comprehensive Development Insight
Multidisciplinary Analysis & Solution Crafting

Communication in Science,

Academic Writing Lecturer and Module Leader

Erasmus University,

InHolland Hogeschool,

Leiden University Medical Centre,

Leiden University,

and more

International Teaching Experience (8+ years)
Multidisciplinary Academic Course Design
Reflective Pedagogies & Curriculum Innovation
Proficiency in E-Learning Platforms including: Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle.
Created training for trainers and teachers for specialist courses.

Community Driven Projects with forced migrant-led initiatives

Communities:

Somali,

Syrian,

Rohingya,

Afghan and more

Co-creation through co-publication and co-presentation
Localising Knowledge Integration operational support incl. capacity-building training, co-creating guidelines for partnerships, data protection guides, strategic reviews, and community profiles.
Leadership in 15+ Community Projects
Stakeholder Engagement Expertise
Utilized PAR, Agile, MEAL, Adaptive Design