Isang Awah

Dr. Isang Awah is a researcher and project manager at the University of Oxford's Department of Social Policy and Intervention. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Role

Dr. Awah currently serves as the Head of Advocacy for the Global Parenting Initiative at the University of Oxford.23 She has been working as a researcher on the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programmes since 2019.1

Academic Background

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (Research) from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Liberal Arts degree.

Research Focus

Dr. Awah's research primarily focuses on:

• Child protection policies
• Parenting programmes
• Improving outcomes for children and families

As part of her work, she is collaborating with the Gender, Adolescent, School Health and Elderly (GASHE) Division of Family Health Department at the Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria. Her goal is to learn more about policy processes in Nigeria and provide technical assistance on improving outcomes for children and families through parenting programmes.1

Skills and Expertise

Dr. Awah is known for her:

• Exceptional writing skills
• Passion for children's issues, education, and research
• Strong project management abilities3

Recent Achievements

In 2023, Dr. Awah was awarded the Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) Fellowship.4 This fellowship enables Oxford researchers to better understand the relevance of their research to policymakers and work with them to identify mutual interests.1

Dr. Isang Awah's work bridges the gap between research and policy, particularly in the areas of child protection and parenting programmes in Nigeria and beyond.