Gloria Adaeze Adichie

Profile

I am currently a doctoral researcher at the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (PRHS), University of Leeds, where my study is supported by the PRHS International Doctoral Award. I am also affiliated with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as Lecturer II. Since joining the University of Nigeria in 2019, I have taught undergraduate courses, engaged closely with students, and supervised undergraduate research projects prior to beginning my PhD programme. I am a proud Commonwealth alumna, with scholarly interests that bridge local and global perspectives on religion, gender and nationalism.

At Leeds, I am a memeber of the Centre for Religion and Public Life as well as the Leeds University Centre for African Studies. I am actively involved in scholarly associations, such as British Association for the Study of religion, the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism and African Association for the Study of Religions.

In addition to my research, I am a member of The Brilliant Club, where I work as a tutor supporting pupils’ engagement with higher education. I also volunteered in the University of Leeds’ Intercultural Ambassadors Programme (2024), collaborating with the Reach for Excellence team to foster inclusivity and intercultural dialogue.

Research interests

My core research explores the intersection of religion, gender, and nationalism within African studies, with particular focus on Biafran studies. Beacuse of my passion for decolonising research, I employ creative and art-based indigenous methods, such as Uli art (an indigenous Igbo visual and body art tradition) to examine how women imagine nations and the critical roles they play in nationalism. Beyond this, my academic interests extend to conflict, and peacebuilding, as well as contemporary issues in religion, including my study on the impact of COVID-19 on the Roman Catholic Church.

Publications:

Adichie, G., 2021. Examining the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Roman Catholic Church in Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Multidimensional Research & Review, 1(4), pp.65-80.

Adichie, G.A., 2021. Religion as a transformative agent in the conflict between farmers and Fulani herders in Nigeria. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 3(4), pp.58-69.

Adichie, G.A., 2021. The Experiences of Internally Displaced Women and Girls in Nigeria and the Implementation of the WPS Agenda. Indiana J Humanit Soc Sci, 2(7), pp.29-34.

Ijeudo, N.U. and Adichie, G., 2020. Matthew 28: 16-20 and the Challenges of Christian Mission in North Eastern Nigeria. Journal of US-China Public Administration, 17(4), pp.168-178.

Qualifications

• PhD (in view) Gender and Religious Studies, University of Leeds (2027)
• M.A in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, Queen's University Belfast (2021)
• B.A in Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017)