Dr Shaid Mahmood MBE
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Pro Vice Chancellor @durham-university.bsky.social | Board Chair @aoc-info.bsky.social | Director @energycentralUK | Trustee @leedsunited.bsky.social Foundation | personal acct, views own/pinched, RT not endorsement.
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Fascinating visit to Faith Museum at Auckland Castle today w/ County Durham Faiths Network. Good for our group to provide feedback & offers of objects to better represent the diversity of faiths in Britain. Pictured: Prehistoric marked rock, C4th menorah & Stone Cross head @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Fascinating visit to Faith Museum at Auckland Castle today w/ County Durham Faiths Network. Good for our group to provide feedback & offers of objects to better represent the diversity of faiths in Britain. Pictured: Prehistoric marked rock, C4th menorah & Stone Cross head @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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I was delighted to receive today from Jess Foster (President) a badge marking honorary life membership of the Hild Bede Student Representative Council (SRC). Go Hild Bede! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I was delighted to receive today from Jess Foster (President) a badge marking honorary life membership of the Hild Bede Student Representative Council (SRC). Go Hild Bede! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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‘Religion is global and ubiquitous. So it’s something universities should highlight - not avoid.’ I welcome this research on religions and worldviews on campus. Thank you Kirstine Aune, @mathewjguest.bsky.social & Matthew Mayhew.
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How ‘campus climate’ affects students’ attitudes to people of different religions
Visible diversity and critical conversations are important.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
‘Religion is global and ubiquitous. So it’s something universities should highlight - not avoid.’ I welcome this research on religions and worldviews on campus. Thank you Kirstine Aune, @mathewjguest.bsky.social & Matthew Mayhew.
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A delightful visit to the Sikh Gurdwara in Darlington this afternoon with my sons. Thanks to Kulvanth and her team for the wonderful hospitality
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November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A delightful visit to the Sikh Gurdwara in Darlington this afternoon with my sons. Thanks to Kulvanth and her team for the wonderful hospitality
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Always a pleasure to return to Durham-this time for a reunion with dear friends from Hatfield College @durhamuniversity.bsky.social The November weather may be chilly but the reception and companionship are very warm!
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Always a pleasure to return to Durham-this time for a reunion with dear friends from Hatfield College @durhamuniversity.bsky.social The November weather may be chilly but the reception and companionship are very warm!
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Why not start next week off with a discussion about the future critically engaged directions for #TouretteSyndrome #research? The event features the wonderful Rena Zito, Danni Phoenix-Kane, Dan Whittaker and Diana Beljaars (and your's truly!)
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Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of Tourette Syndrome Research - Durham University
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November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Why not start next week off with a discussion about the future critically engaged directions for #TouretteSyndrome #research? The event features the wonderful Rena Zito, Danni Phoenix-Kane, Dan Whittaker and Diana Beljaars (and your's truly!)
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We were invited to discuss a no. of qns to help develop empathy & understanding while enjoying the lovely food. We didn’t debate or argue but sought to gain a deeper appreciation of one another across the divides. It was a really positive event & a hopeful step forward towards a better future (2/2)
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We were invited to discuss a no. of qns to help develop empathy & understanding while enjoying the lovely food. We didn’t debate or argue but sought to gain a deeper appreciation of one another across the divides. It was a really positive event & a hopeful step forward towards a better future (2/2)
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Yesterday, our Student Interfaith Leaders at Durham University invited students with direct connections to the Middle East - Jews, Muslims, Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs and others - to come together for an Empathy Dinner (1/2) @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yesterday, our Student Interfaith Leaders at Durham University invited students with direct connections to the Middle East - Jews, Muslims, Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs and others - to come together for an Empathy Dinner (1/2) @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Yesterday, @durham.ac.uk’s Interfaith Week 2025 came to a close w/ Interfaith Friday Night Dinner hosted by Jewish Society & Just Love. Shabbat candles were lit, wine & bread blessed, & hearty Kosher meal shared. We were also challenged by biblical Dingbats #InterfaithWeek @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yesterday, @durham.ac.uk’s Interfaith Week 2025 came to a close w/ Interfaith Friday Night Dinner hosted by Jewish Society & Just Love. Shabbat candles were lit, wine & bread blessed, & hearty Kosher meal shared. We were also challenged by biblical Dingbats #InterfaithWeek @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Join us for our Chaplaincy Christmas Lecture on Tues. 2 December. The lecture by Dr Robert Bluck (Buddhist Chaplain) is entitled ‘Buddhism & Christianity: Rivals or Allies?’ To register, please email [email protected] @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join us for our Chaplaincy Christmas Lecture on Tues. 2 December. The lecture by Dr Robert Bluck (Buddhist Chaplain) is entitled ‘Buddhism & Christianity: Rivals or Allies?’ To register, please email [email protected] @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Excellent student-led panel discussion for #InterfaithWeek on ‘Faith on Campus: A conversation about religion & student life’ w/ Hindu, Jewish, Christian & Muslim contributors and a superb chair. It’s the apogee of my work as a chaplain. What a blessing! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Excellent student-led panel discussion for #InterfaithWeek on ‘Faith on Campus: A conversation about religion & student life’ w/ Hindu, Jewish, Christian & Muslim contributors and a superb chair. It’s the apogee of my work as a chaplain. What a blessing! @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Fun evening at Durham Interfaith Student Network’s Games Night with the Hindu Society & our Student Interfaith Leaders. Participated in speedfaithing & competed in an interfaith quiz w/ prizes! #InterfaithWeek @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Fun evening at Durham Interfaith Student Network’s Games Night with the Hindu Society & our Student Interfaith Leaders. Participated in speedfaithing & competed in an interfaith quiz w/ prizes! #InterfaithWeek @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Today, on this #RemembranceDay, chaplains have been leading Acts of Remembrance across @durhamuniversity.bsky.social. I was honoured to do so at the Staff Chamber Choir’s excellent Remembrance performance (pictured) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today, on this #RemembranceDay, chaplains have been leading Acts of Remembrance across @durhamuniversity.bsky.social. I was honoured to do so at the Staff Chamber Choir’s excellent Remembrance performance (pictured) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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An inspiring, challenging & moving evening of interfaith sharing w/ the County Durham Faiths Network’s #InterfaithWeek event as Baha’i, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim & Sikh speakers spoke on ‘what it’s like to be a person of my faith/worldview in Britain today’ @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
An inspiring, challenging & moving evening of interfaith sharing w/ the County Durham Faiths Network’s #InterfaithWeek event as Baha’i, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim & Sikh speakers spoke on ‘what it’s like to be a person of my faith/worldview in Britain today’ @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
How lovely! Humbled to be asked and very much looking forward to playing my part in this important endeavour!
Congratulations to @shaidmahmood.bsky.social on joining the Government’s HE Access and Participation Task & Finish Group.
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
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Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
How lovely! Humbled to be asked and very much looking forward to playing my part in this important endeavour!
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Greetings on Parkash Diwas Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Sikh students, staff and friends celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak!
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November 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Greetings on Parkash Diwas Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Sikh students, staff and friends celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak!
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The chaplains were delighted to contribute to a panel discussion on world peace in Business School’s Finance Department’s
Picture: reps of Finance Dept’s EDI team, Arthur (UNICEF) & chaplains Mahshid, Ibrahim & Gavin. Jed (Quaker) left before the photo!
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Picture: reps of Finance Dept’s EDI team, Arthur (UNICEF) & chaplains Mahshid, Ibrahim & Gavin. Jed (Quaker) left before the photo!
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November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The chaplains were delighted to contribute to a panel discussion on world peace in Business School’s Finance Department’s
Picture: reps of Finance Dept’s EDI team, Arthur (UNICEF) & chaplains Mahshid, Ibrahim & Gavin. Jed (Quaker) left before the photo!
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Picture: reps of Finance Dept’s EDI team, Arthur (UNICEF) & chaplains Mahshid, Ibrahim & Gavin. Jed (Quaker) left before the photo!
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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We’re looking for new trustees for this fantastic charity which I serve as Vice-Chair. If you’re interested, I’d be delighted to have a chat
St Margaret’s Centre is an activity and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental wellbeing
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St Margaret’s Centre is an activity and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental wellbeing
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November 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We’re looking for new trustees for this fantastic charity which I serve as Vice-Chair. If you’re interested, I’d be delighted to have a chat
St Margaret’s Centre is an activity and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental wellbeing
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
St Margaret’s Centre is an activity and training hub for adults in County Durham who need support with their mental wellbeing
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Interfaith Week 2025 @durham.ac.uk! All DU students are welcome to join us for our #InterfaithWeek events
Register via @durham_interfaith on Instagram or simply pop along. NB You’ll need to register for the Friday Night Dinner ASAP for which there’s a £3 charge
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Register via @durham_interfaith on Instagram or simply pop along. NB You’ll need to register for the Friday Night Dinner ASAP for which there’s a £3 charge
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November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Interfaith Week 2025 @durham.ac.uk! All DU students are welcome to join us for our #InterfaithWeek events
Register via @durham_interfaith on Instagram or simply pop along. NB You’ll need to register for the Friday Night Dinner ASAP for which there’s a £3 charge
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Register via @durham_interfaith on Instagram or simply pop along. NB You’ll need to register for the Friday Night Dinner ASAP for which there’s a £3 charge
@shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Excellent panel discussion this evening on religion & identity in Judaism & Islam with Prof. Mathew Guest, Prof. Ilan Baron & Dr Guillermo Martin Saiz organised by our talented Student Interfaith Leaders, Fersa & Tahlia. Thanks to all who came @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Excellent panel discussion this evening on religion & identity in Judaism & Islam with Prof. Mathew Guest, Prof. Ilan Baron & Dr Guillermo Martin Saiz organised by our talented Student Interfaith Leaders, Fersa & Tahlia. Thanks to all who came @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Shubh Diwali to Hindu students, staff and friends celebrating Diwali! May you be filled with light, joy and peace at this special time #Diwali @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Shubh Diwali to Hindu students, staff and friends celebrating Diwali! May you be filled with light, joy and peace at this special time #Diwali @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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Honoured to join panel on absence/presence of Black History in Durham. Picture (l to r): Tom Trevelyan (descendant of slave trading family), Nicola Frith (Edinburgh Uni), Nicole Phillip (Head of Grenada’s Reparation Commission), Kulwinder Maude & Christopher Jones (DU) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Honoured to join panel on absence/presence of Black History in Durham. Picture (l to r): Tom Trevelyan (descendant of slave trading family), Nicola Frith (Edinburgh Uni), Nicole Phillip (Head of Grenada’s Reparation Commission), Kulwinder Maude & Christopher Jones (DU) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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ME and ME-like symptoms affect approximately 1.35 million people in the UK.
Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
ME and ME-like symptoms affect approximately 1.35 million people in the UK.
Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Congratulations to the Revd Dr Kate Eaton-Wells who was licensed yesterday as the new Chaplain of St Chad’s College! We’re delighted to welcome Kate to the Chaplaincy Network
Picture: Kate with Philip Plyming (Dean of Durham) & me
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Picture: Kate with Philip Plyming (Dean of Durham) & me
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October 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Congratulations to the Revd Dr Kate Eaton-Wells who was licensed yesterday as the new Chaplain of St Chad’s College! We’re delighted to welcome Kate to the Chaplaincy Network
Picture: Kate with Philip Plyming (Dean of Durham) & me
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
Picture: Kate with Philip Plyming (Dean of Durham) & me
@durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social