Laura লরা
@Laurabakes
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Post-doc researcher exploring Muslims and the internet. PhD on Ramadan in the UK. Mum. Rarely tweets about baking. Siarad Cymraeg weithiau.
Joined February 2011
I've had a journal article published about my PhD research on Ramadan in lockdown😁 It explore aspects of community and isolation that were particularly emphasised during 2020. https://t.co/6Ob9nvzn2L
mdpi.com
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, is typically a time associated with individual worship and communal gatherings as Muslims meet, eat and pray together. In 2020 especially, COVID-19 had a...
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What a fabulous day! Great discussions. Grateful to have made a small contribution
A very festive 20th Anniversary Celebration of the @IslamUKCentre at @cardiffuni hosted by PVC @jasonmohammad with contributions from Prof Sophie Gilliat-Ray OBE @sgilliat, Dr @AbdulAzim Ahmed, @saleemkidwai OBE from @MuslimWales, all MBRN chairs Prof @Sariya_CC Prof @TariqModood
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Yn dilyn digwyddiad ymchwil @digibritislam yn y Senedd y mis diwethaf, mae ein Briff Polisi Cymru ar gael ar ein gwefan. Sgrolio lawr i'r gwaelod i'w gweld neu lawrlwytho:
digitalbritishislam.com
On Wednesday 11th June, the Digital British Islam project, in partnership with the Muslim Council of Wales, held an important event with the Senedd to share findings and policy implications from the...
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Following our successful @digibritislam knowledge exchange event in the Senedd last month, you can find our Wales Policy Brief (English and Welsh versions) available on our website. They are available to view or download at the bottom of the event page:
digitalbritishislam.com
On Wednesday 11th June, the Digital British Islam project, in partnership with the Muslim Council of Wales, held an important event with the Senedd to share findings and policy implications from the...
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Prof. @garybunt and Prof. @Sariya_CC presented a Digital British Islam Policy Seminar at the House of Commons yesterday. The event was sponsored by @AyoubKhanMP and attended by @iqbalmohamedMP, policy makers and community(-ies) representatives. All photos: Yvonne Howard-Bunt
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Fun time in Cambridge meeting all these lovely ladies (and more)!
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Digital British Islam are presenting at @BRAIS_UK‘s Conference in Cambridge on the final day (1 July) - @Laurabakes @garybunt @Sariya_CC @SadekHamid will be discussing project findings. Conference details: https://t.co/QdHqhonAo4
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The Digital British Islam ‘Digital Methodologies in the Study of Religion‘ event took place today at Coventry University. Thanks to all who participated (online and offline). More photos to follow, alongside video content.
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Photos from today’s @digibritislam: Policy Roundtable at the @SeneddWales Pierhead, Cardiff, presented by @Laurabakes and me, with a welcome address from @JulieMorganLAB. Thanks to all those who attended and contributed to this event.
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Updated links for the ‘Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion‘ Symposium 25.6.25 in Coventry - including an exciting provisional programme: Registration: https://t.co/Wyx7j1Nyia Programme: https://t.co/gHEVwab9i7
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Great to be at the launch of Digital Inclusion Wales last week, learning about the 'Minimum Digital Living Standard', the work of @Cwmpas_Coop and @GoodThingsFdn. Very relevant to our work at @digibritislam which includes aspects of digital inclusion amongst Muslim communities.
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Leo XIV stressed the importance of interfaith dialogue in his first address as Pope yesterday. Why not explore Christian-Muslim Relations with this online course on the ACN website: https://t.co/QIy5Xma6dt
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Here's a link to @digibritislam‘s presentation of initial findings, held at @elondonmosque on 8 May, with @garybunt @Sariya_CC @SadekHamid The link goes directly to the start of the event. ⏰ 🙏Thanks to @elondonmosque for hosting. 🔗 https://t.co/FKWBYdzvP0
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Call for Papers: If you work on #digitalreligion, then consider submitting an abstract (Abstract Deadline: 15th May 2025) Digital British Islam Symposium: Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion, 25 June 2025, Coventry University https://t.co/0XSAoJIJy7
digitalbritishislam.com
Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion 25th June 2025, Coventry University A Knowledge Exchange Symposium organised as part of the ESRC-funded Digital British Islam Project Deadline for...
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Digital British Islam were at the @ScotParl yesterday, in a session sponsored by @FoysolChoudhury and organised by @alwaleed_centre. @garybunt and @Sariya_CC presented findings from the @ESRC funded project.
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Digital British Islam @digibritislam team members @Sariya_CC, @SadekHamid and @garybunt will be @elondonmosque on Thursday 8th May (7-9 pm) to discuss research findings from the @ESRC-funded project. Booking essential. https://t.co/3xUgE1tQh7
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Forthcoming event in Edinburgh: Prof. @garybunt and Prof. @Sariya_CC will present @digibritislam research findings at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, 29th April 18:00-20:00. RSVP to *zhussnai@ed.ac.uk* by 27th April.
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Call for Papers @digibritislam symposium: Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion. Details: https://t.co/sotbev9Lg1 Pls join us @garybunt @alwaleed_centre @SadekHamid @DrKElshayyal @Laurabakes @DrAlamgirAhmed @BRAIS_UK @MuslimsInBritRN @BSASocrel @nmrdcnetwork
digitalbritishislam.com
Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion 25th June 2025, Coventry University A Knowledge Exchange Symposium organised as part of the ESRC-funded Digital British Islam Project Deadline for...
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📢 Call for Papers – Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion The @digibritislam team are pleased to invite paper submissions for our upcoming symposium. 🔗 More details:
digitalbritishislam.com
Digital Methodologies for the Study of Religion 25th June 2025, Coventry University A Knowledge Exchange Symposium organised as part of the ESRC-funded Digital British Islam Project Deadline for...
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It's that time of year again. Ramadan seems increasingly in the public consciousness with big brands marking the occasion. Me and @DrKElshayyal wrote the role of digital media in 'mainstreaming' Ramadan last year as part of our work for @digibritislam
theconversation.com
Online Ramadan content has boosted Muslim voices and empowered people to to speak for themselves and on their own terms.
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@digibritislam @Sariya_CC @Laurabakes @DrKElshayyal @SadekHamid @DrAlamgirAhmed @alwaleed_centre @garybunt what a tremendous group of scholars and practitioners! I'll be reflecting for quite some time on everything I learned this week. many thanks, @garybunt, @Sariya_CC @Laurabakes @DrKElshayyal @SadekHamid and all the other project members / conference organizers!
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