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Muslim Academic Community - Launch Event
Join us for the exciting launch event of the Muslim Academic Community, where we’ll gather in person to reflect on our academic experiences.
Date and time
Sat, 9 Sep 2023 09:30 - 17:30 BST
Whiston Hospital
Whiston Hospital Education Centre, Liverpool
About this event
The inaugural MAC UK Conference marked the launch of a new movement—bringing together high-achieving British Muslims from across the UK to celebrate and champion a culture of academic and professional excellence.
With an energising theme centred around “Inspiration Through Action”, the day featured talks from leading figures in medicine, academia, and public service, including:
- Professor Shamim Khan OBE – FRCS (Urol)
- Professor Syed Hussain – Clinical Trials Leader
- Dr Farid Khan – Biotech Entrepreneur
- Dr Anisa Jafar – Emergency Medicine Consultant
- Mr Ahsan Javed – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Mr Azhar Iqbal – Consultant Plastic Surgeon
- Professor Shakil Ahmed – Academic Surgeon
Topics ranged from clinical research and industry leadership to work-life balance and the pursuit of personal excellence. Attendees engaged in interactive Q&A sessions, networked over lunch and prayer breaks, and left inspired by the ambition and humility of each speaker.
This landmark event laid the foundation for MAC UK’s vision—uniting talent, nurturing ambition, and building a community driven by purpose.
About this event
NOTE: We have limited capacity so reserve early to avoid dissappointment. Please, ensure all attendees are 16 years or older.
In today’s global academic landscape, it is an undeniable reality that Muslims are facing challenges and lagging behind. This disparity is further compounded by a widening gap in professional excellence and professionalism compared to other communities. This situation is also reflected within the British Muslim population.
According to the latest 2021 United Kingdom census, England is home to 3,801,186 Muslims, comprising 6.7% of the population. Unfortunately, in the context of academia and highly skilled professions, British Muslims tend to rank lower compared to their peers.
In response to this pressing issue, MAC UK aims to bring about a positive change by promoting and facilitating a culture of academic and professional excellence among the younger generation of Muslim undergraduates, graduates, and young professionals in the UK.
MAC UK seeks to provide a platform for young British Muslim academics and professionals to convene, engage in discussions, and explore new global academic and professional trends. Through these conversations, the goal is to formulate effective strategies that empower the Muslim community in Britain to stay at the forefront of these evolving trends.
The importance of interconnectedness and collaboration across various fields of knowledge is evident in today’s ‘Knowledge Industry.’ Whether it’s biotechnology, engineering, medicine, quantum physics, mathematics, economics, law, politics, or any other academic or professional domain, these fields are intricately linked and interdependent. Progress in one field is closely tied to advancements in others.
Therefore, MAC UK will embrace a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing major fields of academia and professions. This will enable experts from diverse backgrounds to come together and gain insights into the direction of social progress in the UK.
Join us at MAC UK, where academia and professional expertise converge, to actively contribute to shaping the future of the British Muslim community in an interconnected world.
Parking is available on site, Lunch will be provided by the host.
Muslim Academic Community - UK 2nd Annual Conference
Join us for the exciting launch event of the Muslim Academic Community, where we’ll gather in person to reflect on our academic experiences.
Date and time
14th September 2024 09:30 - 17:30 BST
Whiston Hospital
Whiston Hospital Education Centre, Liverpool
About this event
Building on the momentum of its first year, the second MAC UK Conference carried the theme: “The Rise & Revival of Muslim Intellectuals”
Once again held in Liverpool, the event welcomed an outstanding lineup of speakers from diverse disciplines:
- Dr Omar El Taji – Surgeon & Clinical Academic
- Ms Afshan Hussain – Chemical Engineer, Shell
- Barrister Zia Chaudhry MBE – Criminal Lawyer & Author
- Mr John Butt (Jan Muhammad) – Journalist & Cultural Historian
- Dr Farid Khan – CEO, Biopharmaceuticals
- Dr Altaf Qadir Khattak – Host & Founder
Sessions explored humanitarian leadership, systemic bias, science entrepreneurship, work in Gaza, and reflections on identity, history, and purpose. The event blended powerful keynote talks with community networking, prayer, and thoughtful dialogue.
With over 200 attendees, the 2024 conference reinforced MAC UK’s growing presence as a national platform for thought leadership, mentorship, and excellence.
Together, these events represent more than just conferences — they are the beginning of a movement.
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