Welcome to the Muslim Staff Network. We provide a welcoming, safe, supportive, and inclusive space for Muslim staff to connect, build community, and share experiences. The network also welcomes allies and colleagues who wish to contribute positively to building an inclusive and respectful workplace or who are interested in learning about Muslim cultures, faith, and lived experiences. Find out more about who we are, what we do and how to join below. Our purpose Provide a supportive and inclusive space for Muslim staff and allies to connect and share experiences.Support professional development through mentoring, networking, and peer-support opportunities for staff at different career stages.Foster a sense of community, belonging, and mutual support.Raise awareness and understanding of Muslim identities, cultures, and practices within the University.Facilitate constructive dialogue around issues affecting Muslim staff, including Islamophobia, representation, and workplace inclusion.Contribute to the University’s wider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategies and policy consultations.Collaborate with other staff networks and EDI groups where interests and experiences intersect. Becoming a member How to join?If you would like to become a member of the Muslim Staff Network or receive updates about upcoming activities, meetings, and events, please contact the network via email:MuslimStaffNetwork@ed.ac.ukOr you can subscribe to our mailing list.Who can join?Membership is open to:All Muslim staff from across all Schools and Departments regardless of whether their academic, professional services, researchers - all staff are welcome.Allies and colleagues who support the aims of the network Upcoming events/meetings Our activities include:Informal networking gatherings and meetupsWorkshops and seminarsMentoring and peer-support opportunities to support career development and professional growthCommunity events such as Ramadan gatherings and Eid celebrationsCollaborative events with other Staff Networks, our communities and the University Chaplaincy.Details of upcoming meetings and events will be shared on our SharePoint (coming soon) Meet the committee Shazia Khan – Chair/ConvenorAlaa Alshaikh Sulaiman – Deputy Chair Marwa Mouazen – LLC Network Representative Khalid Salamat – Easter Bush Campus RepresentativeZaynah Kazemi – Support and Mentoring OfficerHamza Khalid– Postdoctoral Representative Gallery/Quotes Coming Soon Further links If you wish to find out more and join other staff networks, please click on the following links (add links):Community | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Equality, Diversity and InclusionStaff Equality Networks Operational Framework and Guidance | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Equality, Diversity and InclusionRace Equality Hub | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Equality, Diversity and InclusionFaith and Belief Equality | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion This article was published on 2026-03-13
