(Re)wayat: renarrating Muslim Edinburgh

Come along for an exciting group discussion session about what realistic and positive narratives go missing about the Muslim population in Edinburgh. We invite you to join us to discuss the general representation of Muslims in the UK, the value(s) and limitations of using storytelling to combat negative stereotypes and representation, and identity more generally.

Group discussion:

Grab a cuppa and engage with experts in a friendly, relaxed environment. There won’t be any PowerPoints, notes or formality here – just the chance to ask questions and listen to some of Scotland’s leading thinkers and practitioners on various subjects.

To encourage discussion and allow everyone an opportunity to ask questions, we have limited the number of spaces available.

To participate in a Group Discussion you MUST be aged 16+

SPEAKER

Mouna Chatt

Sociology and Politics student at the University of Edinburgh

Mouna is a third-year undergraduate student studying Sociology and Politics at the University of Edinburgh. She is particularly interested in international migration, Islam in Europe, and urban spaces. She is an avid green tea drinker and loves Habibi Funk.

SPEAKER/CHAIR

Ross Bond

Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Edinburgh

Ross is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, and, until July 2023, Head of Sociology. His main research interests concern national identities (particularly among minority ethnic groups in Scotland) and, more broadly, international migration and its consequences. He is the author of Understanding International Migration: Social, Cultural and Historical Contexts (Palgrave Macmillan 2022).

Important points to note

• This event is suitable for age 16+

• Accessibility Statement: We aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or any questions about how we can support this event, please contact the RSE Public Engagement team on public_engagement@theRSE.org.uk

• COVID-19: In order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 we kindly encourage participants to use the hand sanitisers provided at the RSE venue. If you would like to wear a face mask, please feel comfortable to do so at our events. Please be mindful of other participants and stay at home if you have Covid symptoms or have tested positive for Covid-19.

Get under the surface with Curious

The Royal Society of Edinburgh’s summer event series, Curious, is back from 04-17 September. Engage with leading thinkers and ignite your curiosity through this series of free talks, workshops, tours, and exhibitions.

In this celebration of extraordinary people discussing big ideas, challenge your perspectives, ask probing questions, and gain fresh insights into the pressing challenges and exciting opportunities we face in Scotland and across the globe.

With a huge variety of topics presented by Scotland’s leading thinkers– from the arts and heritage to health and climate – there’s something for anyone Curious! So, are you?

Discover the depths of your curiosity and explore the 2023 programme at www.rse-curious.com