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Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Arif Mahmud is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Roehampton, School of Education and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Arif graduated from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS, University of London) with a BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies. After graduating, he obtained a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) and taught in various higher educational institutions around the world, including in North Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. He completed his MA in Education (Psychology) at UCL (Institute of Education, University of London). Arif completed his PhD at Middlesex University, with his thesis focusing on the role of emotional intelligence in the development of adolescents’ social and emotional abilities and academic performance.
Research projects
Mahmud, A. (Principal Investigator). (2023-2024). Exploring the impact of racial trauma on young refugee people. Southlands Methodist Trust.
Mahmud, A. (Principal Investigator). (2023-2024). Evaluating the impact of Scouting that has been designed to be attractive for young Muslims - for young people, adult volunteers, families and communities. The Scouts Association.
Mahmud, A. (Principal Investigator), Sossick, M., Lindstrom, N., & Ghaffar, F. (2023). Participatory explorations of Global Majority Initial Teacher Education/Training students experiences. Roehampton University Seed Funding.
Mahmud, A. (Co-Investigator) & Gordon, A. (2021-2022). Intent or content transforming the curriculum? Epistemic Insights with Initial Teacher Education students. Templeton World Charity Fund.
Billingsley, B., Abrahams, I., Gordon, A., Hopkins, P., Ingram, N., Mahmud, A. (Co-Investigator), Parvin, J., & Winter, J. (2021-2021). Essential experiences in science: Addressing the gap in primary enquiry-based practical science created by lockdown and aiding school recovery. UKRI.
Loades, M., Wasil., A., DeRubeis, R., James, A., Chan, Stella., Mahmud, A. (Co-Investigator), Pile, V., Robinson, L., Higson-Sweeney, N. (2021-2022). Study Protocol: Online Wellness Intervention for Univeristy Students – Investigating the Efficacy of the Common Elements Toolbox in the UK.
Mahmud, A. (Principal Investigator). (2019). Higher Education and societal transformation: Decolonisation and racial equality. Newton Fund.
Hoskins, S., Gagnon, J., & Mahmud, A. (Senior Research Associate). (2017-2019). Changing Mindsets: Reducing stereotype threat and implicit bias as barriers to student success. Office for Students.
Research interests
Social and Emotional Learning and Teaching
Mental health and wellbeing of young people
Addressing inequalities in education
Anti-Racism in Higher Education
Muslim educational experiences
Educational interventions
Qualifications
PhD Education
MA Education (Psychology)
BA Arabic and Islamic Studies
Professional affiliations
Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
British Education Research Association (BERA)
Society of Research in Higher Education (SRHE)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
British Sociological Association (BSA)
Gender and Education Association (GEA)
Teaching
Programme Lead MA Education
Social and emotional dimensions of education and wellbeing
Inequalities in education
Social and educational research
External positions
Associate Editor, British Journal of Educational Psychology
Editorial Board, Educational Research and Evaluation
Race Equity Consultant, MA Consultancy Ltd
Advisory Board, McPin Foundation
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Gendered Islamophobia: the challenges facing Muslim women today and the ways in which those challenges can be best addressed
Mahmud, A., 22 Apr 2025, Women and Equalities Committee - UK Parliament.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Introduction - Systematic Islamophobia in UK Higher Education
Mahmud, A. & Islam, M., 2025, Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the Success of Muslim Students and Staff. Mahmud, A. & Islam, M. (eds.). Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Investigating the efficacy of the web-based Common Elements Toolbox (COMET) single session intervention in improving UK university student wellbeing: Randomised controlled trial
Lambert, J., Loades, M., Marshall, N., Higson-Sweeney, N., Chan, S., Mahmud, A., Pile, V., Maity, A., Adam, H., Sung, B., Luximon, M., MacLennan, K., Berry, C. & Chadwick, P., 31 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Uncovering Islamophobia in Higher Education: Supporting the Success of Muslim Students and Staff
Mahmud, A. (Editor) & Islam, M. (Editor), 2025, Palgrave Macmillan.Research output: Book/Report › Edited Book › peer-review
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Addressing Inequalities in Accessing Mental Health Services for Muslim University Students in the United Kingdom: Implications for Attainment and Wellbeing
Mahmud, A., 6 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Beliefs & Values. p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds
Mahmud, A. (Keynote speaker) & Satchell, L. (Keynote speaker)
30 Jun 2023Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Public speaking engagements
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Mental Wellbeing in Schools and what teachers need to know
Mahmud, A. (Keynote speaker) & Satchell, L. (Keynote speaker)
4 Jan 2023Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Schools engagement
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Professional Learning in Education
Mahmud, A. (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Satchell, L. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
10 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an academic event › Participation in academic conference
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Identity and Mental Health: University Muslim students’ experiences of Mental Health
Mahmud, A. (Contributor)
2 Nov 2022Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Media Article or Participation
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Podcast: Building Belonging: Developing religiously inclusive cultures for Muslim students in Higher Education
Mahmud, A. (Speaker)
2021Activity: Talk or presentation for an academic audience › Invited talk for an academic audience
Press/Media
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First all girls primary school award ceremony
26/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media