Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal is the inaugural post-holder of the Guru Nanak Research Fellowship at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, working with Professor Imre Bangha. She is an anthropologist and educator whose research and academic career focus on the Sikh diaspora. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she was awarded the prestigious Alfred Gell Scholarship, which explored the concept of mīrī pīrī within Sikh communities in Britain. Dr Bhogal is particularly known for her contributions to understanding how diasporic communities shape their sense of belonging, heritage, and sociopolitical positioning in the UK. Her past research includes examining nationalist heritage revival and diasporic identities in the UK and India as well as applying anthropological insights in both academic and public health contexts.
In addition to her academic and research contributions, Dr Bhogal is a passionate educator and mentor, having held teaching positions across institutions, including LSE, UCL, and Reading. Her inclusive teaching practices have consistently earned high praise for her ability to connect theory with real-world application, particularly in the Anthropology of Heritage and Social Anthropology more broadly.
Dr Bhogal’s public engagement extends beyond academia. She has been featured in media documentaries, notably the BBC’s “Being Sikh,” and serves as a consultant on Sikhi for public and educational sectors, developing resources and training that enhance cultural understanding. She actively contributes to the Sikh Education Council as Managing Editor of the International Journal of Sikh Studies.