Our people

Rosemary Deem

Visiting fellow, CHET

Email: r.deem@rhul.ac.uk

Positions held

Royal Holloway (University of London)

• Emeritus Professor of HE Management;
• Dean of History/Social Science (2009-11);
• Vice-Principal, Education (2011-17);
• Vice-Principal Teaching Innovation & Equality/Diversity (2017-19);
• Doctoral School Dean (2014-19).

University of Bristol (2001-2009)

• Professor of Education;
• Postgraduate Dean (2004-6);
• Faculty Research Director (2007-2009).

Lancaster University (1991- 2000)

• Professor and Head of Educational Research (1992-4);
• Dean of Social Sciences (1994-1997);
• University Graduate School Founder/Director (1998-2000).

Prior to that, Rosemary worked at the Open University (1980- 1991). She has been a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences since 2006.

Rosemary has been Co-editor of Higher Education (Springer) since 2013, and was appointed OBE for services to HE & Social Science in 2013.

From 2015-2018 Rosemary was the first woman to Chair the UK Council for Graduate Education. She is currently Chair of Trustees for the Sociological Review Foundation.

Research interests

Rosemary’s research interests include:

• Leadership, new managerialism and governance in HE;
• Equality in educational settings;
• Universities as organisations;
• Doctoral education.

Saba Latif

Visiting fellow, CHET

Email: sabalatif71@gmail.com

Saba Latif is a Ph.D. scholar whose research focuses on the role of higher education in breaking gender stereotypes and empowering women. Her work examines how universities and academic institutions can challenge traditional gender norms and create environments that support women’s leadership, voice, and agency. Her research critically analyses institutional policies, curricula, and leadership opportunities in Pakistani universities to identify pathways for promoting gender equity in higher education.

As part of her academic journey, she visited the University of Nebraska, USA, where she collaborated with a dynamic group of independent women. The experience enriched her cross-cultural perspective and enhanced the practical dimension of her research by highlighting successful models of empowerment in a global context.

Saba Latif also works with NGOs and educational reform groups to promote inclusive and equitable learning environments. Through her efforts, she aims to influence educational reforms and develop practical recommendations that empower women and dismantle societal stereotypes, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable academic landscape.