Published Wednesday, 1st November, 2023 in University news
Islamophobia Awareness Month is a campaign that showcases the positive contributions of Muslims and raises awareness of Islamophobia in society.
The theme for this year’s campaign is #MuslimStories. It is hoped that through the power of storytelling, the campaign can create and strengthen relationships between people from a range of different backgrounds.
We’d like to invite you to share your stories of inspiring Muslim role models or positive changes you’ve made to tackle Islamophobia. Everyone is welcome to take part.
You could talk about a time when you or someone you know has positively changed things, inspired you or stood up against something that wasn’t right. Please send your story to Campus News.
If possible, we would like to share these stories with the wider City community at the end of November.
At City, there are a range of events happening throughout the month, which you can find out more and sign up for below:
Throughout November
Muslim stories in City Library - Visit the library's display of incredible books sharing 'Muslim stories and the contributions and achievements of Muslim people.'
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2023 Virtual exhibition - Islamophobia awareness invites you to view its online virtual awareness exhibition which celebrates the contributions of Muslim people in society and explores how we can all tackle Islamophobia.
City events
| Event Name | Description | Date and time | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamophobia awareness training | The Office for Institutional Equity & Inclusion invites students to an Islamophobia Awareness training taster session. | Thursday 9 November, 2pm-3pm | Online | Sign up using the online form |
| Interfaith Week Panel Event | The Chaplaincy team will join City’s Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusion for a panel event to celebrate Interfaith Week. A panel of staff members will reflect on their experiences on living out their faith in the workplace. Everyone is invited to engage in conversation about the place of faith at City. | Monday 13 November, 12-2pm | C146 Multi-faith room | Sign up using the online from |
| City Students’ Union Film Night - Ali | Join the Students’ Union for a film night watching Ali, starring Will Smith. Make sure you reserve your free space now! Free treats will be on offer. | Monday 13 November, 6pm-8pm | C308, Tait Building | Sign up on the Students' Union website |
| Islamophobia Awareness Month stall on the walkway | Visit the stall on the walkway and learn more about Islamophobia Awareness Month and how it is being marked at City. | Tuesday 14 and 21 November, 12pm-2pm | The walkway, 1st floor of University Building | |
| City Students' Union Totebag Painting | Join the Students' Union for a Totebag design session where you can get creative with painting and take home your own tote-bag as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month. | Thursday 23 November , 12pm-2pm | A108, College Building | Sign up on the Students' Union website |
Further resources
- The Chaplaincy and Faith Advisory team offer pastoral support to everyone, welcoming all students regardless of faith, belief or culture. The team is made up of the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator, Reverend Ian Worsfold, Imam, Sheikh Musa Admani and five six Honorary Chaplains - Reverend David Allen, Reverend Andrew Baughen, Rabbi Gavin Broder, Sister Anabel Gonzalez, Mr Kishan Paun and Father Gregory Wellington. More information can be found on the Student Hub. You can also get in touch with the team through emailing chaplaincy@city.ac.uk, or visiting @cityunichaplaincy on Instagram.
- You Report, We Support can be used to report a concern, an incident that has occurred, or to make a disclosure regarding your own or someone else's safety and wellbeing. Once you submit a report, if appropriate, a Safeguarding & Welfare Officers will contact you. Any forms completed anonymously will be retained for data purposes only and you will not be contacted. You can submit a form online.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors are the first point of contact for students concerned about harassment, bullying and other related inappropriate behaviours. More information can be found on the Student Hub.