Levelling up unequal access to university education

Lack of Alternative Student Finance has directly disadvantaged almost 120,000 students Updated May 2022 Final results from our latest Muslim Census study shows over 12,000 students per year are either forgoing university entirely or forced to self-pay because of the lack of provision and Alternative Student Finance (ASF). There have been ten cohorts since the […]

British Muslims hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic

Data indicates British Muslims represent 17% of all positive COVID-19 cases within the UK despite only representing 6% of the UK population. British Muslims have experienced the full force of the COVID-19 pandemic – shown by our latest report. However, one of the biggest disparities the pandemic has highlighted is regarding COVID-19’s infection and mortality […]

Ramadan at work

Muslims are twice as likely to stick with employers who are supportive during Ramadan Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for many of the world’s Muslims, including the 3.3 million living in the UK. Muslims are required to abstain from eating food and drinking water during the daylight hours. The fast is meant to […]

Challenging Times, Inspirational Women

#ChooseToChallenge – We spoke to 4 Muslim women doing exactly that. To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, Muslim Census wanted to gain an insight into the careers of four talented women and showcase their achievements so far. We spoke with Dr Samira Hassan, (General Practitioner focusing on family medicine), Nafisa Bakkar, (CEO and Co-founder […]

Muslims have a positive sentiment towards the COVID vaccine

New data shows that 7 out of 10 Muslims are either willing to or have already taken the vaccine.  The UK has now reached a pivotal point in the COVID-19 pandemic: the distribution of the vaccine(s). Indisputably, this is a great victory. However, with every achievement there arises natural fears and concerns; the case is no different here.   […]

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