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16 Aug 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. My journey to the Woolf Institute began in theory in 2017,when I was taking a course on Jewish-Christian relationsat the faculty of Religious Studies (Bursa UludağUniversity, Turkey) and Ed Kessler's book AnIntroduction to

8 Nov 2022: In this issue we continue our occasional series of personalreflections about the Institute, its mission and what it means todifferent people. Between now and our 25th anniversary nextyear we will include the voices of many current and pastmembers of

12 Jun 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. On Wednesday 3rdMay I was delighted to chair apanel at the Woolf Institute exploring the role ofwomen in positions of religious authority as part of a. celebration of the 60th birthday of the Institute’sfounder, Ed Kessler.

13 Jun 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. As part of the Faith in Mental Health project, Irecently had the opportunity to visit RamptonHospital, a high secure hospital in Retford. We wereinvited by Imam Farooq Mulla, a chaplain at thehospital and a friend of the Woolf.

6 Mar 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. Tomorrow (Monday 28 November) marks the launchof the Commission on the Integration of Refugees.Convened by the founder President of the WoolfInstitute, Dr Ed Kessler, this independentCommission aims to improve refugee

7 Nov 2022: Dear Woolf Friends, Last week, the Woolf Institute undertook another Patrons’ Pilgrimage, this timespending four days in the fascinating ancient city of Istanbul. The group was a diverse mix of different faith backgrounds: Jewish, Christianand

6 Mar 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. As the Forgiveness and Future-building projectcontinues, one of the most fascinating and humblingoutcomes has been engagement with peopleinvolved in or affected by conflict. As an academic,you feel safe in your ivory tower.

6 Mar 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. Last month I presented my work at my very firstWoolf Research Afternoon. Though I was verynervous, I was also intrigued by the idea of‘academic speed-dating’, a fitting term coined by ourExecutive Director, Dr Esther-Miriam

12 Jun 2023: Dear Woolf Friends,. When I first came into contact with the Woolf Institute, the teamwere squatting in a dusty nest of rooms at Wesley House, one ofseveral locations they occupied in the nomad years of theInstitute’s infancy. I had a flashback to

10 Nov 2022: Dear Woolf Friends,. Inspiring the next generation – the emerging leaders of the future – isfundamental to our work. Our students are encouraged to write journal articles,participate in conferences and develop transferable skills for the 21st