During her time at Linköping, tuition fees were not an issue for international students, however she still needed to manage her living expenses.
Despite a demanding supervisor, she completed her PhD and gained valuable research experience which was unavailable in Sudan due to a lack of facilities.
Reflecting on her experience she states, “Support from other women in the academic world may be decisive to them continuing their career.”[3] She has been a lecturer and assistant professor of physics at Al-Neelain University since 2007.
She aspires to inspire the next generation of women scientists in Sudan by improve training opportunities and fosters support through industries like an OWSD National Chapter.
[4] Nashwa has an inspiring journey as a Sudanese woman physicist who overcame cultural and academic challenges to achieve international recognition.
In Sudan, societal norms restrict women’s independence, but she pursued her passion for physics despite its limited resources and lack of stability.
Eassa collected data about the female students' interest in continuing their post-secondary education journeys and the effects of financial hardships on that decision.