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Launch of new data report on Muslim demographics

Launch of new data report on Muslim demographics

October 31, 2025

The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS), in partnership with Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) are excited to launch a new data report titled: Canadian Muslim Demographics, Socioeconomics, Social Attitudes, and Experiential Outcomes. The report offers a data analysis of the makeup of Canadian Muslim communities and how they are evolving over time. BackgroundIn 2023, IRC approached […]

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Call for Two Post-Doctoral Fellowship Applications: “Islamic Studies after Gaza” and “Interdisciplinarity and Experimental Methods in Islamic Studies”

Call for Two Post-Doctoral Fellowship Applications: “Islamic Studies after Gaza” and “Interdisciplinarity and Experimental Methods in Islamic Studies”

October 10, 2025

Date Posted: 10/10/2025Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Institute of Islamic StudiesCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) 1. Islamic Studies after Gaza  The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Islamic Studies focused on the question of what it means to study “Islam” after Gaza. The successful candidate will […]

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Community Engagement Policy

Community Engagement Policy

August 15, 2022

As we pursue innovative research projects collaboratively with others, we recognize these as important and timely engagements in which all parties to the project share a specific commitment consistent with the principles and priorities of all parties involved. The IIS does not expect community partners to alter their varied priorities and policies to align with those of the IIS or the University of Toronto, nor will the IIS alter its core mission and purpose.

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