Khadijah Elshayyal

Dr. Khadijah Elshayyal is an Associate Fellow at the Alwaleed Centre, University of Edinburgh, specializing in contemporary British Muslim history. She is a researcher with the Influencing Corridors of Power (ICOP) project at SOAS, addressing the democratic deficit between UK universities and politics. She also serves as General Secretary of the Muslims in Britain Research Network (MBRN). Her work focuses on political and cultural activism, advocacy, and representation of Muslims and minorities in the UK.

Her research interests span minority representation, identity politics, and socio-religious dynamics in Britain. Key publications include Muslim Identity Politics: Islam, activism and equality in Britain (2020) and Scottish Muslims in Numbers (2016), analyzing demographic trends through census data. She collaborates extensively with academic and advocacy networks to bridge research and policy.

Professional roles include affiliations with the Alwaleed Centre (Edinburgh) and SOAS’s ICOP project, reflecting her dual focus on historical scholarship and applied policy research. No formal educational background is detailed in the provided texts.