Join us to build on discussions from Runnymede’s recent report on Islamophobia and explore strategies to move forward
Date and time
Thursday, April 10 · 12 – 4:15pm GMT+1
Location
SOAS University of London,
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London
WC1B 5DQ
United Kingdom
Agenda
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Registration & Networking (light refreshments provided)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Welcome & Opening Plenary
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Workshop Session 1
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Workshop Session 2
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Closing Plenary and Networking
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours 15 minutes
Through focused sessions and collaborative discussions, we’ll explore the key themes of Runnymede’s recent report Islamophobia: the intensification of racism against Muslim communities in the UK, examine the causes and consequences of Islamophobia in the UK, and seek to enable people and communities to take the learnings from the report into their own spheres of work and influence.
This is a space for reflection, learning, and strengthening the activities to challenge Islamophobia.
Event Highlights
Insights from Runnymede’s Report on Islamophobia
Sessions:
- Islamophobia in higher education: Norms of inequality in Muslim student’s university experiences (Dr Maisha Islam)
- Islamophobia and the 2024 General Election (Professor Nasar Meer)
- Policing solidarities and Islamophobia (Dr Waqas Tufail)
Reflections on the 2024 riots and the aftermath
- Plenary panel discussion followed by Q&A: Islamophobia, the 2024 riots and moving forwards.
Key speakers include:
- Shaista Aziz, Three Hijabis
- Abdi Hassan, Coffee Afrik
- Tawhid Islam, Liverpool Muslim Council
- Dr Shabna Begum, Runnymede Trust
Session Leaders
Dr Maisha Islam
Maisha Islam is the Doctoral College research culture lead for equality, diversity and inclusion at the University of Southampton. Maisha’s main research expertise lies in the area of racially minoritised students’ experience, and Muslim student sense of belonging/student voice in Higher Education.
Maisha authored the chapter Islamophobia in Higher Education in the Runnymede Trust report.
Professor Nasar Meer
Nasar Meer is professor of social and political sciences at the University of Glasgow, honorary professor at the University of Edinburgh, and a fellow of the British Academy (FBA). He is an elected Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE), and Trustee of the Stuart Hall Foundation.
Nasar authored the chapter Islamophobia & the 2024 General Election in the Runnymede Trust report.
Dr Waqas Tufail
Waqas Tufail is a Reader in Criminology at the School of Social Sciences. His work focuses on policing, racism, Islamophobia, and the criminalisation of minority groups. He serves on the editorial board of Sociology of Race and Ethnicity and co-founded the Northern Police Monitoring Project, which supports communities affected by police racism and brutality.
Waqas co-authored the chapter Policing Solidarities and Islamophobia in the Runnymede Trust report.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to those passionate about challenging Islamophobia and those working to eradicate it, including:
- Community leaders and members
- Students and educators
- Activists and organisers
- Academics and researchers
Whether you’ve been directly impacted, are an ally, or simply want to learn more, your participation is crucial.
Why This Event Matters
Islamophobia is a growing issue in the UK. This follow-on event builds on our parliamentary discussions to connect research with organisers, individuals and communities to build meaningful connections.
Register Now
This event is free, but spaces are limited. You must register for a ticket for the event and also register for the individual workshops being run in the afternoon.