WORKSHOPS . CONSULTATIONS . ENGAGEMENT
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SCHOLARSHIP
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IMPACT!
I strongly believe that scholarship matters most when it reaches beyond the ivory tower. As a Concordia Public Scholar and Sacred Writes Fellow, I have seen the impact of public scholarship on communities and individuals. I provide training, consulting, and coaching services to help scholars and institutions to communicate their research effectively and make connections with communities.
ABOUT ME
Dr. Arwa Hussain is a scholar specializing in religion, gender, and digital media, with expertise in community-based research and public scholarship. She holds a Ph.D. in Religion from Concordia University, where she served as a 2022-23 Public Scholar. Arwa is also a Sacred Writes Public Scholarship Fellow. Her research on the religious agency of Dawoodi Bohra women has been recognized with the prestigious Prix Relève Étoile Paul-Gérin-Lajoie and her work has published in leading academic journals including the Journal of Religion, Media, and Digital Culture.
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With teaching experience at both Concordia University and the University of Karachi, Dr. Hussain brings a cross-continental perspective to questions of how scholars can bridge the academy and public life. Her work has appeared in The Conversation, the Montreal Gazette, and other public-facing outlets, demonstrating her commitment to making scholarship accessible and impactful beyond academic circles.
SERVICES
FEEDBACK
"Just wanted to say how thoroughly I enjoyed your workshop today. It was so informative and engaging. Although I am not a fan at all of social media, you helped me see how vitally important it can be for academics and scholars. I especially appreciate the fact that public scholarship is meant to be for the people and written in layman’s language."
Munit Merid, Concordia.
"Congratulations on delivering a great research spotlight event! You did an outstanding job moderating the conversation and you made it look effortless. I loved how you injected your own perspective and research, but gave plenty of space to your panelists to speak."
Joseph Leger
"I just wanted to wish you congratulations on being published in the Gazette! Lots of strong support and praise in the responses from our faculty. Indeed, the piece is very well written and compelling. Kudos on doing such a great job. And as a department we're really proud to be so well represented by you--thank you!"
Naftali Cohn, Dept of Religions, Concordia