PhD Candidate at Aston University
Shmailish Anwar is a PhD student at Aston University. Her research examines the securitisation of Muslim communities in the United Kingdom, with a focus on how British Muslims respond to anti-Muslim hatred through the lens of human security. Alongside her doctoral studies, she is undertaking a diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Her professional background spans human rights, community advocacy, and policy research, including leading equality-focused projects at the local level.