Combatting Extremism through Wasatiyya Workshop
Date: 14-15th April, 2018 (Friday evening arrival)
Address: The Islamic Foundation, Ratby Lane, Markfield, LE67 9SY
Markfield Institute
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Congratulation to Mohammad Abdullah on passing his PhD viva
MIHE’s PhD student, Mohammad Abdullah, was examined on Wednesday, 14 March 2018, and is congratulated on successfully passing his PhD viva examination. The title of his thesis is: “Analysing the Jurisprudence of Waqf and its Implications vis-á-vis English Trust.”
Learning from History: Islam in Britain
Professor Ron Geaves (Visiting Professor at the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK, based in Cardiff University’s Department of History, Archaeology and Religion) delivered his lecture at the Markfield Institute on Wednesday 7th March 2018 on Learning from History: Islam in Britain.
Technology and Leadership
On Monday 26th February 2018, Dr Mahmood Chandia, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, delivered his thought provoking lecture on Technology and Leadership.
Contemporary Trends in European Islam
On Wednesday 21st February 2018, Prof Jorgen Nielsen,from the University of Birmingham, delivered a lecture at the Markfield Institute on Contemporary trends in European Islam. He provided a comprehensive overview of the way Islam is perceived has been changing in many European societies.
Respect and Toleration in a Multicultural Society
Dr Lars Gule, Associate Professor, Oslo Metropolitan University visited the Markfield Institute of Higher Education on Wednesday 7th February 2018. He delievered a thought provoking seminar on “Respect” and “tolerance”.
Internal Research Conference (January 2018)
On Tuesday 9th January 2018, the Institute's Internal Research Conference was held. This provided a bright start to 2018 with a range of interesting papers delivered by members of academic staff, illustrative of the Institute’s vibrant research culture.
The Sagacity of the Teacher and the Desideratum for their Nurturing By Dr Imran Hussain Khan Suddahazai
On Monday 4th December, Dr Imran Suddahazai gave a public lecture at the Markfield Institute. He presented his research on the above topic.
