Welcome to
Hadithi Consulting
With a PhD in postcolonial, cultural, and diaspora studies from the University of Leeds, I am Dr. Maya Parmar. I have dedicated my career to sharing and exchanging intensive research with public and non-specialist audiences in accessible, engaging formats.
Drawing on nearly twenty years of experience within the culture and heritage sectors at various universities, I bring deep expertise in postcolonial studies, diaspora research, and oral history interviewing to every project.
Through Hadithi Consulting, I specialise in helping researchers explore how a humanities-led approach to public engagement for impact can be intertwined into practice. I also provide my expertise to a diverse range of organisations including schools, corporates, and TV companies to help them bridge the gap between academic research and public understanding through authentic storytelling and cultural resonance.
Projects
Research & Publications
Maya has extensive experience of research intensive projects, as well as conducting her own research, at the University of Leeds, The Open University, the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London.
Testimonials
Gabrielle Hamilton
Maya gives people a voice. Her ability to break through barriers of class, age, and difference, as well as to reach out to different communities, is impressive. She builds trust and rapport with so many people, and her work is inspirational in capturing and highlighting stories and memories that would otherwise be lost.
Dr. Shafquat Towheed
Maya has the rare combination of academic rigour and emotional intelligence, the ‘soft’ people skills that are vital to success.
Professor Susheila Nasta
Through a wealth of experience in collaborative project work and intensive research skills, Maya is an expert in stories of migration and cultural heritage. She is driven by a passion for her specialism and is a highly-skilled project manager.