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Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK

Exploring the lives of Muslim communities in Britain.

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About

Launched in 2005, our Centre has grown to become the leading academic institution for research and teaching about Islam and Muslims in Britain.

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Study

The Centre offers a range of postgraduate-level research and taught degree programmes.

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Research

We have a strong track record for undertaking interdisciplinary research on a wide range of subjects connected to the lives of Muslims in Britain.

Dr Maryyum Mehmood

Events

We run a popular seminar series featuring leading experts, as well as conferences, workshops and awards ceremonies.

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Blog

Sharing research, ideas and stories about Muslims in Britain.

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A lot of research can become very academic very quickly and far removed from the concerns of ordinary people. I think the Islam-UK Centre is going a long way to addressing that. I hope it is a model that is replicated in the future.

Sheikh Dr Asim Yusuf

UK Centre for the Study of Islam 2024 brochure

Details of seminar series, doctoral students and the Jameel research programme.

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