Mrs. Simisola Adebola

Simisola Adebola is an Education Researcher at the University of Portsmouth and an Education Analyst. Her work focuses on equity in education, analysing the academic performance of marginalised students and the impact of compassionate bias. Simisola is particularly interested in addressing inequalities perpetuated by data and has introduced the concept of ‘benevolent disadvantage’ in her work. With over a decade of experience in education and research, Simisola advocates for meaningful diversity and inclusion, championing approaches beyond tokenism to drive authentic and lasting change. Her work has been recognised at national and international education conferences, where she continues sharing insights that challenge traditional narratives and promote systemic change.