Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation (CISAC) hosted its third instalment of the Media Workshop series, with guest speakers Susan Carland and Waleed Aly.

Dr Susan Carland is an academic, writer, and social commentator. She completed her PhD at Monash University, where she is now the Director of the Bachelor of Global Studies. She is also an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher conducting a project on Islamophobia. Susan has a monograph named “Fighting Hislam.” She is listed among the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World and The Age’s 20 Most Influential Australian Female Voices.

Waleed Ally is one of Australia’s most respected and versatile media talents. He is a broadcaster, author, academic, musician and co-host of The Project. He has won numerous awards, including the TV Week Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on television, two Silver Logie Awards for Best Presenter, and the prestigious Walkley Award for Commentary, Analysis, Opinion and Critique.

Waleed is a lecturer in politics at Monash University, working in its Global Terrorism Research Centre, and currently presents The Minefield on Radio National with ethicist Scott Stephens every Wednesday morning.