Arif Mahmud

Dr Arif Mahmud is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Roehampton's School of Education, affiliated with the Centre for Learning, Teaching, and Human Development. He holds a PhD from Middlesex University, an MA in Education (Psychology) from UCL, and a BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies from SOAS. His research focuses on social-emotional learning, mental health in education, anti-racism, and Muslim educational experiences.

Education:

• BA Arabic and Islamic Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
• MA Education (Psychology), UCL Institute of Education
• PhD Education, Middlesex University

Research Interests: Mahmud’s work addresses systemic inequities in education, particularly focusing on anti-racism, mental health support for marginalized groups (e.g., Muslim students), and policy reforms. Recent projects include studies on racial trauma among young refugees and Islamophobia in UK higher education.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Principal Investigator for projects funded by Southlands Methodist Trust, The Scouts Association, and Roehampton University Seed Funding.
• Co-Investigator on grants from Templeton World Charity Fund and UKRI.

Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

External Roles:

• Associate Editor, British Journal of Educational Psychology
• Editorial Board Member, Educational Research and Evaluation
• Race Equity Consultant, MA Consultancy Ltd