Sughra Ahmed

Sughra Ahmed

Department of Theology and Religion
Honorary Fellow, Edward Cadbury Centre

Contact details

I am a forward-thinking, creative and impact driven professional with 20+ years of experience working deeply with communities, government, academic institutions, profit and non-profit companies.

Qualifications

  • MA Islamic Studies, Loughborough University
  • BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, Birmingham City University
  • Certificate, Chaplaincy, MIHE
  • Diploma, Islamic Jurisprudence, MIHE

Biography

I work as a Consultant on a range of subjects that are important to me. Through this work I advise, organize and deliver teaching and training for a number of Universities and the United Nations.

Previously, as the Associate Dean at Stanford University, my collaborative and inclusive approach in moving through institutional challenges and guiding students to find and follow their purpose, was highly successful in impacting campus culture. Prior to Stanford, I was a Yale Greenberg World Fellow – a highly competitive programme for rising global leaders.

I worked at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK as Director of Education; specialising in human rights education, curriculum design, leadership development and engaging in related issues stemming from inequalities, racism and injustice in the UK and around the world.

I serve as Trustee for Green New Deal Rising, and Adviser to several organisations.

Research

Religion, culture, social justice, inter and intrafaith, young people, climate, pastoral care, communities and organising.

Publications

  • Chapter on Transition and Transformation in Western Europe: Possibilities for Covenantal Pluralism in: The Routledge Handbook of Religious Literacy, Pluralism, and Global Engagement, Routledge · Jan 1, 2022
  • A Brit in the Bible Belt, Critical Muslim · May 5, 2017
  • Bridging the Gap: exploring engagement between Muslim communities and hospices. Hospice UK and Together for Short Lives · Dec 4, 2015
  • Somalis in Leicester. Open Society Foundation · Sep 7, 2014
  • British by Dissent: an exploration of the relationship between young British Muslims and social action. Muslim Youth Helpline · Jan 10, 2014
  • Generation 1.0: memories of migration and settlement. Policy Research Centre · May 30, 2013
  • A Muslim Reflection on Christians and Christianity. Chapter in Beyond the Dysfunctional Family: Jews, Christians & Muslims in Dialogue With Each Other and With Britain · Nov 6, 2012
  • Young British & Muslim, Chapter in Youth Work and Islam – A Leap of Faith for Young People · May 10, 2012
  • Muslims in EU Cities, Open Society Foundation · Jan 7, 2010
  • Seen and Not Heard: Voices of Young British Muslims Policy Research Centre · Feb 1, 2009