Where does belonging, faith and representation fit in higher education? | Dr. Maisha Islam
About this episode
Dr. Maisha Islam discusses belonging, faith inclusion, and representation in higher education, sharing her experiences and insights as a South Asian woman in academia.
We are joined by the brilliant Dr Maisha Islam, Doctoral College Research Culture Lead at the University of Southampton, researcher, writer, and advocate for equity, faith inclusion, and racially just research cultures in higher education. From her early academic journey to leading sector-wide projects on Islamophobia and postgraduate access, Maisha shares candid reflections on: Navigating Higher Education as a South Asian woman Building an inclusive research culture to create belonging Uncovering hidden barriers for Muslim students The emotional labour of equity work and how she sustains it Why representation is transformational Maisha is the editor of: Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the Success of Muslim Students and Staff Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan, founder of SAWHE Producer: Sumaiya Motara, SAWHE Digital Communications Lead About the SAWHE network This is a grassroots, community-led initiative dedicated to amplifying the visibility, voice, and leadership of South Asian women across UK universities. We exist so that South Asian women are never alone in their academic journey – offering a safe, inclusive space to connect, be supported, and be…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan
Guest: Dr. Maisha Islam
Topics covered
- belonging
- faith inclusion
- representation
- Islamophobia
- equity in higher education
- research culture
Keywords
- South Asian women
- higher education
- equity
- Muslim students
- research culture
- Islamophobia
- emotional labour
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Southampton, SAWHE
Books & works: Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the Success of Muslim Students and Staff
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