Dr Maisha Islam, Doctoral College Research Culture Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, will be giving a talk entitled ‘Underserved and undeserving? Addressing inequalities facing Muslim students in Higher Education’ on Thursday 1 May 2025, 12:00 to 13:00, Room 6009, Building 100. Please book your place on Eventbrite.

There will be networking with refreshments after the lecture.

Dr Islam’s lecture is the second in a series on the topic of Islamophobia. 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 speakers will delve into the origins, impact, and ways to combat this form of discrimination. This event is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Abstract: Given the current socio-political climate, understanding the unique challenges faced by Muslim students, who represent just over 10% of the UK student population, is more pressing than ever.

In this session, Maisha examines the growing disparities in access, success, and progression faced by Muslim students in higher education. She also underscores their exclusion from sector policies and regulatory oversight, shedding light on the broader implications of this oversight.

In highlighting these issues, colleagues will be encouraged to discuss their own practice and/or barriers in engaging with Muslim students, whilst also raising avenues for positive change and action at the University.

Presenter bio: Dr Maisha Islam is the Research Culture Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载’s Doctoral College. Her research areas of interest and expertise centre on student engagement, and racial and religious equity in higher education. She is a co-editor of the recently published book ‘Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the success of Muslim students and staff’, and co-Chair of a Research England/Office for Students Steering Group seeking to improve access and participation of racially minoritised students in postgraduate research.

Capacity for this event is 80.