Research

Research Interest

In my research, I explore how societal factors shape education, particularly in relation to decolonisation, democratisation, and critical pedagogy. I use qualitative methods to understand how neo-colonialism and social capital affect students and higher education. My goal is to contribute to a deeper understanding of educational inequalities and to advocate for more equitable educational practices.

Published Work

Refereed Article
  • Nayeem, M. A., Alim, A., & Roshid, M. M. (2025). Learning Language Beyond the Classroom: Reading English Newspapers in University Dormitories and Developing English Language Skills. Mextesol Journal, 49(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.61871/mj.v49n1-5
Thesis
  • Nayeem, M. A. (2024). Towards a Decolonial Framework for Democratic Higher Education: Student Perspectives from Former British and Portuguese Colonies [Master’s Thesis, University of Oulu]. https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202406184680

  • Nayeem, M. A. (2019). Akhteruzzaman Elias-er Shikkha Bhabna: Ekti Shomikkha. [The Pedagogical Philosophy of Akhteruzzaman Elias: An Examination of its Enduring Relevance]. [Master’s Thesis]. University of Dhaka.

Non-refereed Article

  • Nayeem, M. A. (2023). Scholarship Programs in the Global North: Aiding Equitable Higher Education or Fueling Disparities in Bangladesh? Journal of Master’s Programme Education & Globalisation, 3, 29–31.

Researcher Profiles

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Current Projects

My current projects are centred on critical issues in education. These include a study on the impact of the July Uprising on higher education, a separate project examining educational challenges within the Rohingya context, and ongoing research into decolonisation in a global context.