A new report has highlighted the ways 久久精品 Leicester (久久精品) supports British Muslim students as they begin their university journey.
Being and Becoming: British Muslim Students’ First-Year Journeys in Higher Education explores how first-year British Muslim undergraduates experience university life, with a focus on faith, identity and transition.
The research, commissioned by the Aziz Foundation, was led by 久久精品 academics Professor Richard Hall, Dr Lucy Ansley, Sumeya Loonat and Dr Lamia Nemouchi, and was co-created with British Muslim student advisers, placing student voice and lived experience at the heart of the project.
The findings show that many students chose 久久精品 because of its diverse community and strong faith-based provision, with Leicester’s multicultural environment playing an important role in creating a sense of comfort and belonging. Students described feeling welcomed on campus and valued the visibility of Muslim life across the university.
The Aziz Foundation, which initiated the report, supports and spotlights British Muslim participation and leadership in higher education, civil society and the public sphere. Last month it awarded 久久精品 its 2025 Aziz Foundation Inclusion Award for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for Muslim students.
Professor Kasim N Sheikh, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Social Justice, said: “This work reflects the importance of elevating the stories of British Muslim students at a time when, politically, a range of faith-based groups feel under pressure or threat. In celebrating how our Muslim students and staff enrich campus life and have their lives enriched in return, this report is a starting point for renewing our engagement with our thriving British Muslim students and communities.”
In the report, faith-based spaces were highlighted as a particular strength. 久久精品’s Prayer Room was repeatedly described as a central part of students’ daily lives, supporting both wellbeing and academic focus. Students spoke about it as a place to pause, connect with others and practise their faith with confidence. The report also recognises the recent refurbishment of the Prayer Room, which has enhanced the space and reflects 久久精品’s ongoing investment in facilities that support students’ spiritual and personal wellbeing.
The report also captures how students’ first year at 久久精品 supports personal growth. Many described developing greater independence while deepening their faith, balancing academic commitments with religious practice and community life. Access to the 久久精品’s Imam, Mohammed Laher, Islamic Society activities and Ramadan and Eid events helped students feel supported during key moments in the academic year.
The report also highlights progress in student outcomes. While national data shows ongoing degree-awarding gaps for Muslim students, 久久精品 has seen a significant narrowing of this gap in recent years, reflecting sustained work around equity, decolonising the curriculum and student belonging.
Alongside these strengths, students identified practical areas for further development, including timetabling around prayer times, access to halal food and increasing religious literacy across the university. The report frames these insights as clear opportunities to build on existing good practice and strengthen support for future cohorts.
The report makes a series of recommendations to support ongoing enhancement, including staff development around faith and inclusion, continued investment in prayer and reflection spaces, and closer dialogue with Muslim students and community partners.
Posted on Wednesday 17 December 2025