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Hanan Basher
MPharm MA
Teams and roles for Hanan Basher
Research student
Research Student
Overview
I consider myself an educator, mentor, and dedicated facilitator of change. I hold a Diploma in Islamic Studies, a Master’s degree in Islam and Pastoral Care and a Master’s degree in Pharmacy. My career encompasses teaching, leadership in the charity sector, and experience in community and regulatory pharmacy. I envision a world where knowledge is realised to ennoble hearts, minds and actions.
As a doctoral student at Cardiff University, based at the Islam-UK Centre, I am researching the role of Muslim chaplains in supporting the religious, spiritual, and mental well-being needs in higher education institutions in Britain. In addition to my interest in Muslim chaplaincy/spiritual care, I am interested in the intersection between religion and mental health. I hope my PhD will contribute towards a better understanding of religion helping improve the wellbeing of individuals and society as a whole.
Publication
2024
- Basher, H. 2024. Islamic psychology: The basics [Book Review]. The Muslim World Book Review 44(2), pp. 44-45.
- Basher, H. 2024. Journey to Allah [Book Review]. The Muslim World Book Review 44(2), pp. 42-43.
Articles
- Basher, H. 2024. Islamic psychology: The basics [Book Review]. The Muslim World Book Review 44(2), pp. 44-45.
- Basher, H. 2024. Journey to Allah [Book Review]. The Muslim World Book Review 44(2), pp. 42-43.
Research
Thesis
Muslim Chaplaincy in Higher Education
Biography
- Workshop Lead: ‘Theoretical and theological models supporting Muslim chaplaincy: practitioner perspectives and experiences’, with Mansur Ali and Sophie Gilliat-Ray
Conference: Muslim Chaplaincy: Practice, Research and Recognition, Fribourg, Switzerland
The Swiss Centre for Islam and Society and the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK
June 2025
- Panel Chair - Conference: Muslim Converts in Britain and Beyond: Transitions and Transformations, Cardiff, UK
Muslims in Britain Research Network (MBRN) and the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK
January 2025
Honours and awards
- Awarded Jameel scholarship for PhD study (2023)
- Prof Ataullah Siddiqui Memorial Award for highest achieving student in MA Islam & Pastoral Care (2023)
Professional memberships
- Member of
- British Association for Islamic Studies
- British Educational Research Association
- British Sociological Association
- Muslims in Britain Research Network
