Where does belonging, faith and representation fit in higher education? | Dr. Maisha Islam

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 womanBuilding an inclusive research culture to create belongingUncovering hidden barriers for Muslim students The emotional labour of equity work and how she sustains itWhy representation is transformationalMaisha is the editor of: Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the Success of Muslim Students and StaffHost: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan, founder of SAWHEProducer: Sumaiya Motara, SAWHE Digital Communications LeadAbout the SAWHE networkThis 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 celebrated.Website: https://sawhe.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-asian-women-in-higher-education-network/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawheofficial/?igsh=MWZqOTg5enQ3OTJl#Join the network here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8Gy_HKfUNmdW-HFEh29A3pPOHC8Qe44tdvEoHJGJgx7zn-w/viewform