Dr Achala Gupta
@achalagupta.bsky.social
Sociologist | Research areas: Higher Education, Shadow Education, Ed Policy | Co-lead @britsoci.bsky.social Education Study Group | Co-director @cri-uos.bsky.social | Staff profile: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5yrgjd/d
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Dr Achala Gupta
@achalagupta.bsky.social
· Nov 17
<em>British Educational Research Journal</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online Library
Studies have shown how family (typically parents) and formal institutions (specifically schools and universities) shape individuals' dispositions—or habitus. However, other sites of academic socialis...
bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
📢 Delighted to share that my new (open access) paper #CoachedHabitus has now been published in
BERJ!
🗒️It maps the role of #ShadowEducation in shaping students' educational trajectories from schooling to moving abroad for education.
🔓🔗 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
BERJ!
🗒️It maps the role of #ShadowEducation in shaping students' educational trajectories from schooling to moving abroad for education.
🔓🔗 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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CRI member and co-lead, @achalagupta.bsky.social's research - 'Gaining Advantage in the Shadow Education Economy’ - has been featured in the latest @unisouthampton.bsky.social Re:action magazine.
It focuses on ‘Shadow Education’ in India.
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@uoseducation.bsky.social
It focuses on ‘Shadow Education’ in India.
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@uoseducation.bsky.social
Reaction Summer 2025
University of Southampton research and enterprise magazine
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June 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
CRI member and co-lead, @achalagupta.bsky.social's research - 'Gaining Advantage in the Shadow Education Economy’ - has been featured in the latest @unisouthampton.bsky.social Re:action magazine.
It focuses on ‘Shadow Education’ in India.
issuu.com/university_o...
@uoseducation.bsky.social
It focuses on ‘Shadow Education’ in India.
issuu.com/university_o...
@uoseducation.bsky.social
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Dr Achala Gupta gave a keynote address earlier this week at ‘Inspiring Digital Futures: Meeting the Needs of TikTok Generation Learners'.
#InspiringDigitalFutures #GenAI @achalagupta.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social @welspraxis.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social
#InspiringDigitalFutures #GenAI @achalagupta.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social @welspraxis.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Dr Achala Gupta gave a keynote address earlier this week at ‘Inspiring Digital Futures: Meeting the Needs of TikTok Generation Learners'.
#InspiringDigitalFutures #GenAI @achalagupta.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social @welspraxis.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social
#InspiringDigitalFutures #GenAI @achalagupta.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social @welspraxis.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social
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Another incredible Praxis Event in the books! Huge thanks to our amazing speakers and attendees for your energy and insights. Visit our website to learn more about Praxis bit.ly/3XIheFU @azumahcarol.bsky.social @achalagupta.bsky.social. Share your thoughts #DigitalLearning #InspiringDigitalFutures
April 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Another incredible Praxis Event in the books! Huge thanks to our amazing speakers and attendees for your energy and insights. Visit our website to learn more about Praxis bit.ly/3XIheFU @azumahcarol.bsky.social @achalagupta.bsky.social. Share your thoughts #DigitalLearning #InspiringDigitalFutures
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Such an interesting keynote speech by @achalagupta.bsky.social on the use of GenAI in HE at this morning's #InspiringDigitalFutures event 🤩 Thank you! We're starting questions now. What were your thoughts?
April 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Such an interesting keynote speech by @achalagupta.bsky.social on the use of GenAI in HE at this morning's #InspiringDigitalFutures event 🤩 Thank you! We're starting questions now. What were your thoughts?
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Fascinating and thought provoking presentation by @achalagupta.bsky.social at @welspraxis.bsky.social #inspiringdigitalfutures 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Fascinating and thought provoking presentation by @achalagupta.bsky.social at @welspraxis.bsky.social #inspiringdigitalfutures 👏👏👏
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Here's a word cloud with some of the views of participants today on using #GenAI in HE in response to @achalagupta.bsky.social's question in our keynote this morning #InspiringDigitalFutures
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Here's a word cloud with some of the views of participants today on using #GenAI in HE in response to @achalagupta.bsky.social's question in our keynote this morning #InspiringDigitalFutures
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82% of 111 people attending today say they have used #GenAI at some point in their lives. Fascinating result during our #InspiringDigitalFutures event Keynote by @achalagupta.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
82% of 111 people attending today say they have used #GenAI at some point in their lives. Fascinating result during our #InspiringDigitalFutures event Keynote by @achalagupta.bsky.social
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We're delighted to welcome @achalagupta.bsky.social as our Keynote Speaker at today's event Inspiring Digital Futures: Meeting the Needs of TikTok Generation Learners in Online Spaces, starting at 10am @azumahcarol.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social #DigitalLearning #InspiringDigitalFutures
April 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We're delighted to welcome @achalagupta.bsky.social as our Keynote Speaker at today's event Inspiring Digital Futures: Meeting the Needs of TikTok Generation Learners in Online Spaces, starting at 10am @azumahcarol.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social #DigitalLearning #InspiringDigitalFutures
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We’re thrilled that all tickets for Inspiring Digital Futures have GONE! Excited to welcome our incredible speakers with keynote @achalagupta.bsky.social + Olivia Kelly, Danielle Pullen & Helen Lee, for discussions on engaging the TikTok generation in online learning! #InspiringDigitalFutures
April 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We’re thrilled that all tickets for Inspiring Digital Futures have GONE! Excited to welcome our incredible speakers with keynote @achalagupta.bsky.social + Olivia Kelly, Danielle Pullen & Helen Lee, for discussions on engaging the TikTok generation in online learning! #InspiringDigitalFutures
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New white paper publication: 'Policy and guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence in UK higher education" 📰
By University of Southampton PhD candidate Arjun Awasthi and sociologist Dr @achalagupta.bsky.social
eprints.soton.ac.uk/498754/
#whitepaper #AI #HigherEducation #GenAI
By University of Southampton PhD candidate Arjun Awasthi and sociologist Dr @achalagupta.bsky.social
eprints.soton.ac.uk/498754/
#whitepaper #AI #HigherEducation #GenAI
Policy and guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence in UK higher education - ePrints Soton
eprints.soton.ac.uk
March 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
New white paper publication: 'Policy and guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence in UK higher education" 📰
By University of Southampton PhD candidate Arjun Awasthi and sociologist Dr @achalagupta.bsky.social
eprints.soton.ac.uk/498754/
#whitepaper #AI #HigherEducation #GenAI
By University of Southampton PhD candidate Arjun Awasthi and sociologist Dr @achalagupta.bsky.social
eprints.soton.ac.uk/498754/
#whitepaper #AI #HigherEducation #GenAI
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Higher education students as consumers: a cross-country comparative analysis of students’ views
New article with @achalagupta.bsky.social & Jessie Abrahams, published in latest issue of Compare
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New article with @achalagupta.bsky.social & Jessie Abrahams, published in latest issue of Compare
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
March 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Higher education students as consumers: a cross-country comparative analysis of students’ views
New article with @achalagupta.bsky.social & Jessie Abrahams, published in latest issue of Compare
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New article with @achalagupta.bsky.social & Jessie Abrahams, published in latest issue of Compare
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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You can read the paper from @achalagupta.bsky.social here: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The paper, 'Coached habitus: Mapping the role of shadow education in shaping students' educational trajectories', introduces 'coached habitus' as a new concept.
#shadoweducation
The paper, 'Coached habitus: Mapping the role of shadow education in shaping students' educational trajectories', introduces 'coached habitus' as a new concept.
#shadoweducation
February 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
You can read the paper from @achalagupta.bsky.social here: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The paper, 'Coached habitus: Mapping the role of shadow education in shaping students' educational trajectories', introduces 'coached habitus' as a new concept.
#shadoweducation
The paper, 'Coached habitus: Mapping the role of shadow education in shaping students' educational trajectories', introduces 'coached habitus' as a new concept.
#shadoweducation
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Many congratulations to Dr @achalagupta.bsky.social ! @cri-uos.bsky.social
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📰 I am delighted to share that my new (open access) paper #CoachedHabitus has now been published in the British Educational Research Journal! Link to the…
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February 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Many congratulations to Dr @achalagupta.bsky.social ! @cri-uos.bsky.social
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Sociologists of education - just over a week left to submit your abstract for this event that I’m organising with the @britsoci.bsky.social Education Study Group
Come and join us in London in June to discuss the future of the sociology of education - lots of different presentation formats possible!
Come and join us in London in June to discuss the future of the sociology of education - lots of different presentation formats possible!
📢Call for abstracts
The Future of the Sociology of Education
A BSA Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social
6 June 2025, London (BSA meeting room)
Deadline for abstracts: 30 Jan
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
The Future of the Sociology of Education
A BSA Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social
6 June 2025, London (BSA meeting room)
Deadline for abstracts: 30 Jan
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
The Future of the Sociology of Education
www.britsoc.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Sociologists of education - just over a week left to submit your abstract for this event that I’m organising with the @britsoci.bsky.social Education Study Group
Come and join us in London in June to discuss the future of the sociology of education - lots of different presentation formats possible!
Come and join us in London in June to discuss the future of the sociology of education - lots of different presentation formats possible!
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🔊 Call for papers!
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
December 5, 2024 at 9:28 AM
🔊 Call for papers!
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
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📢 Our CRI Chronicles site is now live! 📢
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@unisouthampton.bsky.social #SouthamptonEducationSchool #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity
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@unisouthampton.bsky.social #SouthamptonEducationSchool #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity
CRI Chronicles – Centre for Research in Inclusion
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January 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
📢 Our CRI Chronicles site is now live! 📢
generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/cri/
@unisouthampton.bsky.social #SouthamptonEducationSchool #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity
generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/cri/
@unisouthampton.bsky.social #SouthamptonEducationSchool #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity
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📢Call for abstracts
The Future of the Sociology of Education
A BSA Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social
6 June 2025, London (BSA meeting room)
Deadline for abstracts: 30 Jan
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
The Future of the Sociology of Education
A BSA Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social
6 June 2025, London (BSA meeting room)
Deadline for abstracts: 30 Jan
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
The Future of the Sociology of Education
www.britsoc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
📢Call for abstracts
The Future of the Sociology of Education
A BSA Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social
6 June 2025, London (BSA meeting room)
Deadline for abstracts: 30 Jan
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
The Future of the Sociology of Education
A BSA Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social
6 June 2025, London (BSA meeting room)
Deadline for abstracts: 30 Jan
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
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Sociologists of education - do consider submitting an abstract for this @britsoci.bsky.social event on the future of sociology of education
🔊 Call for papers!
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
December 5, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Sociologists of education - do consider submitting an abstract for this @britsoci.bsky.social event on the future of sociology of education
🔊 Call for papers!
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
December 5, 2024 at 9:28 AM
🔊 Call for papers!
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Join us for the @britsoci.bsky.social Presidential Event, in collaboration with the BSA Education Study Group.
⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2025
💬 Theme: The Future of the Sociology of Education
📅 Date: 6 June 2025
📍 Place: BSA Meeting Room, London
🔗 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
🔊 All welcome to the @britsoci.bsky.social Education Study Group's 'Pedagogies of Hope: Education as a Practice of Freedom' Seminar Series!
📅 Our future events (online, 1-2 PM) are on: 27 Nov; 4, 11 and 18 December 2024.
🔗 For more information and registration link: britsoc.co.uk/groups/study...
📅 Our future events (online, 1-2 PM) are on: 27 Nov; 4, 11 and 18 December 2024.
🔗 For more information and registration link: britsoc.co.uk/groups/study...
Events
britsoc.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:43 AM
🔊 All welcome to the @britsoci.bsky.social Education Study Group's 'Pedagogies of Hope: Education as a Practice of Freedom' Seminar Series!
📅 Our future events (online, 1-2 PM) are on: 27 Nov; 4, 11 and 18 December 2024.
🔗 For more information and registration link: britsoc.co.uk/groups/study...
📅 Our future events (online, 1-2 PM) are on: 27 Nov; 4, 11 and 18 December 2024.
🔗 For more information and registration link: britsoc.co.uk/groups/study...
📢 Delighted to share that my new (open access) paper #CoachedHabitus has now been published in
BERJ!
🗒️It maps the role of #ShadowEducation in shaping students' educational trajectories from schooling to moving abroad for education.
🔓🔗 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
BERJ!
🗒️It maps the role of #ShadowEducation in shaping students' educational trajectories from schooling to moving abroad for education.
🔓🔗 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
<em>British Educational Research Journal</em> | BERA Journal | Wiley Online Library
Studies have shown how family (typically parents) and formal institutions (specifically schools and universities) shape individuals' dispositions—or habitus. However, other sites of academic socialis...
bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 17, 2024 at 1:06 PM
📢 Delighted to share that my new (open access) paper #CoachedHabitus has now been published in
BERJ!
🗒️It maps the role of #ShadowEducation in shaping students' educational trajectories from schooling to moving abroad for education.
🔓🔗 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
BERJ!
🗒️It maps the role of #ShadowEducation in shaping students' educational trajectories from schooling to moving abroad for education.
🔓🔗 bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...