Haira Gandolfi
University Assistant Professor · School of Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: Haira Gandolfi is University Assistant Professor at University of Cambridge. Haira Gandolfi shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Haira would welcome informal contact from prospective PhD students on the following research areas: Science Education: particularly the links with social justice, social-political dimensions, nature of science, socio-scientific issues (and, more broadly, with History and Sociology of Science). Decolonial Education: curriculum and pedagogy in school settings. Teacher Education and Development: radi
Research interests
Science Education: Decolonial Curriculum; Nature of Science; Socio-scientific issues and emergencies. Science and Technology Studies: Decolonial perspectives on History Philosophy and Sociology of Science; Global History and Sociology of Science. Teacher Education: Radical and Critical Teaching and Social Justice; Researcher-Teacher/School-University partnerships; Teachers Identities and Professional Development. Curriculum and Pedagogy: Decolonial and Critical Pedagogy and Curricula. Youth and social action: youth’s engagement with socio-environmental issues.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Gandolfi H. Rushton E. A. Silva L. F. Carvalho M. B. S. S. (2024). Teacher educators and environmental justice: conversations about education for environmental justice between science and geography teacher educators based in England and Brazil. Cultural Studies of Science Education. Gandolfi H. (2024). Decolonisation and socio-political arenas in science education: reflecting on the role of biological education. Journal of Biological Education 58(2). [Invited editorial] Gandolfi H. Glowach T. Walker L. Walker S. & Rushton E. (2024). Exploring decolonial and anti‐racist perspectives in teacher education and curriculum through dialogue. The Curriculum Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/curj.246 Gandolfi H. (2023). Transnational conversations about science education: Paulo Freire interculturali
Frequently asked questions
Is Haira Gandolfi hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Haira Gandolfi's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Haira would welcome informal contact from prospective PhD students on the following research areas: Science Education: particularly the links with social justice, social-political dimensions, nature o.
What does Haira Gandolfi research?
Science Education: Decolonial Curriculum; Nature of Science; Socio-scientific issues and emergencies. Science and Technology Studies: Decolonial perspectives on History Philosophy and Sociology of Science; Global History and Sociology of Science. Teacher Education: Radical and Critical Teaching and
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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