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Dr Susan Carland is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Monash University's School of Social Sciences, where she serves as Deputy Director of Research, Impact, and Engagement. She also directs the Bachelor of Global Studies program and holds an Advisory Board position with the Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry.
Dr Carland's research interests focus on the intersection of religion, gender, and discrimination, with particular expertise in Islamophobia, Muslim women's experiences in Australia, feminism within religious contexts, and social cohesion. Her work examines how religious identity intersects with gender discrimination, media representation of Muslim communities, and strategies for countering prejudice in multicultural societies.
Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding Muslim women's experiences through multiple lenses - religious, cultural, and political. Carland's research reveals patterns in how Muslim women navigate religious practice while confronting Islamophobia, with particular attention to Ramadan observance, media representation during geopolitical conflicts, and the interplay between religious identity and gender discrimination. Her work bridges academic research and public discourse through her award-winning podcast What Happens Next?.
Dr Carland's scientific recognition includes:
- Churchill Fellowship (2019/2020)
- ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) (2020)
- Monash University Faculty of Arts Dean's Teaching Award (2024)
- Listing among the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World
- Recognition as a Muslim Leader of Tomorrow by the UN Alliance of Civilisations
- Inclusion in The Age's 20 Most Influential Australian Female Voices
- National finalist for the Australian Financial Review's Emerging Leader in Higher Education award (2022)
Dr Carland leads significant research projects including 'Living well together - Muslim women, social cohesion, and Islamophobia' funded by the ARC, 'Analysis of The Australian media's coverage of the 2023 Israel-Gaza war,' and 'Islamophobia in Australia' with the Islamophobia Register Australia. She serves on boards including the Islamophobia Register Australia, the International Sociological Association Sociology of Religion committee, and the Victorian State Government's Anti-Racism Taskforce, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into policy impact.
Her work extends to public engagement through hosting the multi-award-winning podcast What Happens Next? and previously hosting the television show Child Genius, showcasing her dedication to bringing academic insights to broader audiences.
