Campaigns

Impact & EDI

What we've changed for Muslim medics at Cardiff, and the work still going on around equality, diversity and inclusion.

What's changed

We campaign for changes that make Cardiff medicine easier to study as a Muslim, from prayer rooms to exam dates.

2 achieved

2024/25
Over-sleeves in clinical skills
Over-sleeves are now available in clinical skills, so students can keep their arms covered while taking part.
2025/26
My scrubs, my choice
A campaign and policy, run in collaboration with Cardiff University Islamic Society (ISOC), giving students a choice of scrubs that work for them, including long-sleeve and hijab-friendly options.

2 achieved, 2 ongoing

Jan 2026
Prayer room in the Cochrane Building
A dedicated prayer room, open from the building's opening until 6pm.
2023/24
Right to pray during teaching
Students can request time to pray during lectures, tutorials and case sessions; teaching staff and tutors have been informed of this right.
2025/26
A larger, 24/7 prayer room
Ongoing
We're still campaigning for a larger prayer room with round-the-clock access.
2025/26
Jummah in the timetable
Ongoing
We're campaigning for Friday timetabling to leave space for Jummah prayer.

1 achieved

2025/26
Exams that avoid Eid
Exams are now coordinated to avoid clashing with Eid.

1 achieved, 1 ongoing

Sept 2025 & Nov–Dec 2025
Fundraising & awareness events
Events raising funds to bring a Palestinian medical student to Cardiff University for a term, and raising awareness of healthcare in conflict zones including Gaza, Sudan and Syria, made possible with the support of Dr Hassoulas and Prof Coffey, who helped set up the conference.
2025/26
Bringing Palestinian students to Cardiff
Ongoing
We're still fundraising to bring Palestinian medical students to Cardiff to continue their studies next year, in shaa Allah.

None of these look big on paper. But a prayer room in Cochrane, or an exam moved off Eid, changes how the year goes for the students who need it.

Rayyan Malik, Year 5 rep 2025/26