Pragya Agarwal
Behaviour and data scientist, consultant, author and journalist
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About Pragya Agarwal
Pragya Agarwal is an award-winning author, academic, TEDx speaker and leading voice on gender equality, unconscious bias and social justice. A passionate campaigner for women’s rights, she organised the first TEDxWomen event in the North of England and is recognised for making complex social and scientific issues accessible to wide audiences.
A Visiting Professor of Social Inequities and Injustice at Loughborough University, Pragya has held academic positions and fellowships at institutions including University College London, the University of Melbourne, Johns Hopkins University and the University of California Santa Barbara. Following a PhD from the University of Nottingham and a Leverhulme Fellowship, she has built an international reputation for her research and thought leadership.
Pragya is the author of several acclaimed books, including SWAY: Unravelling Unconscious Bias, Hysterical: Exploding the Myth of Gendered Emotions, (M)otherhood and Wish We Knew What to Say. Her work is widely used in academic and professional settings around the world.
Alongside her academic work, Pragya is a respected journalist and commentator whose writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, New Scientist, Scientific American, The Independent, BMJ and Forbes. Through her writing, speaking and podcasting, she explores issues including bias, race, gender inequality, identity, belonging and mental health.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Pragya is a thought-provoking and engaging speaker who helps audiences better understand the social and cultural issues shaping modern society.
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- Diversity and Social Bias and unconscious, antiracism, social inclusion, power and privilege
- Panelist on Mental Health and Workplace issues
- How to talk to our children about race
- Parenting feminist children diversity and bias in social enterprise sector
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"Dr Pragya Agarwal was a fantastic Keynote Speaker at one of our STEM Women Events. She brings breadth and depth of knowledge, and her talk was instantly relatable and inspiring."
"Pragya was a wonderful guest on my podcast. She shared so much insight and spoke so passionately about the link between creativity and mental health. It was such an interesting, uplifting and engaging conversation and would happily recommend her wisdom and heart to others. She is also such an advocate of her women and I am so glad to know her in my circle."
"I recently had the pleasure to interview Dr. Pragya Agarwal. She shared numerous personal examples and was very forthright, encouraging and genuine. It's clear that Pragya has a sincere interest in helping others, and I look forward to hearing what she has planned next."
"Pragya is a great academic resource and a wonderful human being. I had a wonderful experience interviewing her and I strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an inspiring and knowledgeable speaker."
"Pragya shared her fascinating story so eloquently and was really easy and fun to work with. Her raw and honest combination of vulnerability and strength is very appealing and it was such a pleasure to get to know her and learn from her during our conversation. I am in awe of how she's aligned her work with her core beliefs and values."
