Usman Afzali
@usmanafzali.bsky.social
Lecturer in Science of Religion, University of Otago | Adjunct Senior Fellow, University of Canterbury | Principal Investigator, Muslim Diversity Study | PhD (Psychology), MD.
Call for Abstracts – Second Muslims in Asia-Pacific (MAP2) Conference
Theme: Building Equitable Futures for Muslim Communities
Dunedin, New Zealand • June 20-21, 2026
Theme: Building Equitable Futures for Muslim Communities
Dunedin, New Zealand • June 20-21, 2026
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Call for Abstracts – Second Muslims in Asia-Pacific (MAP2) Conference
Theme: Building Equitable Futures for Muslim Communities
Dunedin, New Zealand • June 20-21, 2026
Theme: Building Equitable Futures for Muslim Communities
Dunedin, New Zealand • June 20-21, 2026
Lates addition to my YouTube channel, where I shared @muslimdiversity.bsky.social findings with the Christchurch community at University of Canterbury.
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Seen - How New Zealand Muslims Perceive Themselves—And Are Perceived
YouTube video by Usman Afzali
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November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Lates addition to my YouTube channel, where I shared @muslimdiversity.bsky.social findings with the Christchurch community at University of Canterbury.
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📣 Meet our amazing speakers for the upcoming talks in Palmerston North and Nelson! We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 #muslimdiversitystudy
October 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📣 Meet our amazing speakers for the upcoming talks in Palmerston North and Nelson! We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 #muslimdiversitystudy
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We’re coming to Massey University, Palmerston North today!
📍 Massey Campus
🕥 10:30 AM
Join us for a meaningful conversation in collaboration with Massey University academics, researchers & scholars. Listen, connect, reflect — see you there! 👋
📍 Massey Campus
🕥 10:30 AM
Join us for a meaningful conversation in collaboration with Massey University academics, researchers & scholars. Listen, connect, reflect — see you there! 👋
October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We’re coming to Massey University, Palmerston North today!
📍 Massey Campus
🕥 10:30 AM
Join us for a meaningful conversation in collaboration with Massey University academics, researchers & scholars. Listen, connect, reflect — see you there! 👋
📍 Massey Campus
🕥 10:30 AM
Join us for a meaningful conversation in collaboration with Massey University academics, researchers & scholars. Listen, connect, reflect — see you there! 👋
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✨ A Quick Reminder! ✨
Alongside our morning talk today at Massey University, Palmerston North, we’ve got two more evening sessions coming up 🙌
🌆 Tonight – Palmerston North
🌆 Tomorrow – Nelson
Bring your friends, family, colleagues — finger food will be served! 🍴🌟
Alongside our morning talk today at Massey University, Palmerston North, we’ve got two more evening sessions coming up 🙌
🌆 Tonight – Palmerston North
🌆 Tomorrow – Nelson
Bring your friends, family, colleagues — finger food will be served! 🍴🌟
October 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
✨ A Quick Reminder! ✨
Alongside our morning talk today at Massey University, Palmerston North, we’ve got two more evening sessions coming up 🙌
🌆 Tonight – Palmerston North
🌆 Tomorrow – Nelson
Bring your friends, family, colleagues — finger food will be served! 🍴🌟
Alongside our morning talk today at Massey University, Palmerston North, we’ve got two more evening sessions coming up 🙌
🌆 Tonight – Palmerston North
🌆 Tomorrow – Nelson
Bring your friends, family, colleagues — finger food will be served! 🍴🌟
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Wonderful ECR hui at the University of Canterbury — sunny skies, great energy, and inspiring plans for our early career researchers network. Thanks to everyone for fostering such a supportive and safe space 🤩🙌🏽❤️
October 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Wonderful ECR hui at the University of Canterbury — sunny skies, great energy, and inspiring plans for our early career researchers network. Thanks to everyone for fostering such a supportive and safe space 🤩🙌🏽❤️
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We can’t thank enough our wonderful collaborators at CARE 🤝💚 Grateful for the long-lasting support and partnership!
It was great connecting at Massey University’s PN campus 🏫🌳 with collaborators and academics who care about Muslim resilience and representation in Aotearoa 💫
It was great connecting at Massey University’s PN campus 🏫🌳 with collaborators and academics who care about Muslim resilience and representation in Aotearoa 💫
October 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We can’t thank enough our wonderful collaborators at CARE 🤝💚 Grateful for the long-lasting support and partnership!
It was great connecting at Massey University’s PN campus 🏫🌳 with collaborators and academics who care about Muslim resilience and representation in Aotearoa 💫
It was great connecting at Massey University’s PN campus 🏫🌳 with collaborators and academics who care about Muslim resilience and representation in Aotearoa 💫
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Meaningful kōrero with the Manawatū Muslim Association, Palmy North Masjid community 🕌💬
Shared our MDS findings and received incredible love and support 💕
A truly unforgettable evening 🌙✨
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmynorth #aotearoa🇳🇿
Shared our MDS findings and received incredible love and support 💕
A truly unforgettable evening 🌙✨
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmynorth #aotearoa🇳🇿
October 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Meaningful kōrero with the Manawatū Muslim Association, Palmy North Masjid community 🕌💬
Shared our MDS findings and received incredible love and support 💕
A truly unforgettable evening 🌙✨
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmynorth #aotearoa🇳🇿
Shared our MDS findings and received incredible love and support 💕
A truly unforgettable evening 🌙✨
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmynorth #aotearoa🇳🇿
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What an inspiring evening in beautiful Nelson 🌿🏙️
We had the most engaging kōrero with the small but vibrant Muslim community at Multicultural Nelson Tasman 🕌💬
So much kindness, curiosity, and support — thank you, Nelson! 💕 Special shoutout to our collaborators for your wonderful mahi 🙏✨
We had the most engaging kōrero with the small but vibrant Muslim community at Multicultural Nelson Tasman 🕌💬
So much kindness, curiosity, and support — thank you, Nelson! 💕 Special shoutout to our collaborators for your wonderful mahi 🙏✨
October 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
What an inspiring evening in beautiful Nelson 🌿🏙️
We had the most engaging kōrero with the small but vibrant Muslim community at Multicultural Nelson Tasman 🕌💬
So much kindness, curiosity, and support — thank you, Nelson! 💕 Special shoutout to our collaborators for your wonderful mahi 🙏✨
We had the most engaging kōrero with the small but vibrant Muslim community at Multicultural Nelson Tasman 🕌💬
So much kindness, curiosity, and support — thank you, Nelson! 💕 Special shoutout to our collaborators for your wonderful mahi 🙏✨
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🗓 Palmerston North
🎟 Register: 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/seen-how-new-zealand-muslims-perceive-themselvesand-are-perceived-tickets-1666095529579?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl] 👈
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September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🗓 Palmerston North
🎟 Register: 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/seen-how-new-zealand-muslims-perceive-themselvesand-are-perceived-tickets-1666095529579?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl] 👈
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🗓 Nelson
🎟 Register: 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/seen-how-new-zealand-muslims-perceive-themselvesand-are-perceived-tickets-1742255245339?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl] 👈
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September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🗓 Nelson
🎟 Register: 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/seen-how-new-zealand-muslims-perceive-themselvesand-are-perceived-tickets-1742255245339?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl] 👈
🎟 Register: 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/seen-how-new-zealand-muslims-perceive-themselvesand-are-perceived-tickets-1742255245339?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl] 👈
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✨ Rare snaps from our Dunedin event — our very first talk of the year! 📍
The photos may be a little rough (sorry, Dunedin lighting 😅), but the conversations were brilliant💡
Here’s our little throwback to April 2025 — what a way to kick off the year! 🙌 #throwbac #dunedinevents
The photos may be a little rough (sorry, Dunedin lighting 😅), but the conversations were brilliant💡
Here’s our little throwback to April 2025 — what a way to kick off the year! 🙌 #throwbac #dunedinevents
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
✨ Rare snaps from our Dunedin event — our very first talk of the year! 📍
The photos may be a little rough (sorry, Dunedin lighting 😅), but the conversations were brilliant💡
Here’s our little throwback to April 2025 — what a way to kick off the year! 🙌 #throwbac #dunedinevents
The photos may be a little rough (sorry, Dunedin lighting 😅), but the conversations were brilliant💡
Here’s our little throwback to April 2025 — what a way to kick off the year! 🙌 #throwbac #dunedinevents
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We’re bringing the Muslim Diversity Study Key Findings to your community in Palmerston North & Nelson!
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmerstonnorthnz #nelsonnz #communityevent
We’re bringing the Muslim Diversity Study Key Findings to your community in Palmerston North & Nelson!
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmerstonnorthnz #nelsonnz #communityevent
September 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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We’re bringing the Muslim Diversity Study Key Findings to your community in Palmerston North & Nelson!
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmerstonnorthnz #nelsonnz #communityevent
We’re bringing the Muslim Diversity Study Key Findings to your community in Palmerston North & Nelson!
#muslimdiversitystudy #palmerstonnorthnz #nelsonnz #communityevent
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🎉 Clips from our talk where we shared the latest findings from #MDS & heard directly from inspiring community + youth leaders. 💡✨ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in #Christchurch — your energy and voices made it such a special event. 🙌
Grateful to the whole MDS team for making this happen. ❤️
Grateful to the whole MDS team for making this happen. ❤️
August 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🎉 Clips from our talk where we shared the latest findings from #MDS & heard directly from inspiring community + youth leaders. 💡✨ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in #Christchurch — your energy and voices made it such a special event. 🙌
Grateful to the whole MDS team for making this happen. ❤️
Grateful to the whole MDS team for making this happen. ❤️
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Our worthy speakers :)
August 31, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Our worthy speakers :)
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Highlights from our recent talk at the UoWaikato #hamilton
A big shoutout to the youth organisations & community leaders who shared powerful talks. 💡💪
Thank you, Hamilton, for the warm support. We’ll be back again soon! 💙
A big shoutout to the youth organisations & community leaders who shared powerful talks. 💡💪
Thank you, Hamilton, for the warm support. We’ll be back again soon! 💙
September 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Highlights from our recent talk at the UoWaikato #hamilton
A big shoutout to the youth organisations & community leaders who shared powerful talks. 💡💪
Thank you, Hamilton, for the warm support. We’ll be back again soon! 💙
A big shoutout to the youth organisations & community leaders who shared powerful talks. 💡💪
Thank you, Hamilton, for the warm support. We’ll be back again soon! 💙
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✨ Fresh drops from our recent talk in #hamilton
We were blessed with an incredible crowd — from youth speakers and women leaders to our wise community elders. 🫶
Thank you for showing up, sharing your voice, and supporting #muslimdiversitystudy for the wider #muslim community. 🌙💬
We were blessed with an incredible crowd — from youth speakers and women leaders to our wise community elders. 🫶
Thank you for showing up, sharing your voice, and supporting #muslimdiversitystudy for the wider #muslim community. 🌙💬
September 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
✨ Fresh drops from our recent talk in #hamilton
We were blessed with an incredible crowd — from youth speakers and women leaders to our wise community elders. 🫶
Thank you for showing up, sharing your voice, and supporting #muslimdiversitystudy for the wider #muslim community. 🌙💬
We were blessed with an incredible crowd — from youth speakers and women leaders to our wise community elders. 🫶
Thank you for showing up, sharing your voice, and supporting #muslimdiversitystudy for the wider #muslim community. 🌙💬
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Throwing it back to our talks in #auckland
An unforgettable gathering — youth voices, inspiring women leaders & our elders all in one space. 💬🌟
We’re so grateful for everyone who came in to get insights on #muslimdiversitystudy in #aoetearoa 🙏🌏
An unforgettable gathering — youth voices, inspiring women leaders & our elders all in one space. 💬🌟
We’re so grateful for everyone who came in to get insights on #muslimdiversitystudy in #aoetearoa 🙏🌏
September 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Throwing it back to our talks in #auckland
An unforgettable gathering — youth voices, inspiring women leaders & our elders all in one space. 💬🌟
We’re so grateful for everyone who came in to get insights on #muslimdiversitystudy in #aoetearoa 🙏🌏
An unforgettable gathering — youth voices, inspiring women leaders & our elders all in one space. 💬🌟
We’re so grateful for everyone who came in to get insights on #muslimdiversitystudy in #aoetearoa 🙏🌏
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✨ Unforgettable moments from our #christchurch talks in August!
The energy was incredible. 🙌🏽🔋
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice & supported #muslimdiversitystudy 🧡
The energy was incredible. 🙌🏽🔋
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice & supported #muslimdiversitystudy 🧡
September 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
✨ Unforgettable moments from our #christchurch talks in August!
The energy was incredible. 🙌🏽🔋
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice & supported #muslimdiversitystudy 🧡
The energy was incredible. 🙌🏽🔋
Thank you to everyone who shared their voice & supported #muslimdiversitystudy 🧡
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✨ Throwing it back to our May kōrero in #Wellington!
We were joined by students, researchers, scholars, and academics — all coming together for a rich morning of learning and discussion. 📚🤝
So grateful to everyone who engaged with the #MuslimDiversityStudy
We were joined by students, researchers, scholars, and academics — all coming together for a rich morning of learning and discussion. 📚🤝
So grateful to everyone who engaged with the #MuslimDiversityStudy
September 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
✨ Throwing it back to our May kōrero in #Wellington!
We were joined by students, researchers, scholars, and academics — all coming together for a rich morning of learning and discussion. 📚🤝
So grateful to everyone who engaged with the #MuslimDiversityStudy
We were joined by students, researchers, scholars, and academics — all coming together for a rich morning of learning and discussion. 📚🤝
So grateful to everyone who engaged with the #MuslimDiversityStudy
Upcoming talk in Al-Huda mosque next Tuesday, 23 Sep, during Islamic Awareness Week.
Title: Sociopolitical Psychology of being a Muslim in New Zealand.
@muslimdiversity.bsky.social
Title: Sociopolitical Psychology of being a Muslim in New Zealand.
@muslimdiversity.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Upcoming talk in Al-Huda mosque next Tuesday, 23 Sep, during Islamic Awareness Week.
Title: Sociopolitical Psychology of being a Muslim in New Zealand.
@muslimdiversity.bsky.social
Title: Sociopolitical Psychology of being a Muslim in New Zealand.
@muslimdiversity.bsky.social
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We're sharing our key findings with Christchurch and Hamilton communities this month. Register via #eventbrite
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August 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
We're sharing our key findings with Christchurch and Hamilton communities this month. Register via #eventbrite
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22nd Annual Peace Lecture will be delivered by Prof Halim Rane of Griffith University next week.
Date: 11 Aug 2025
Time: 6:15pm
Location: St David Complex Lecture Theatre. @universityofotago.bsky.social Campus, Dunedin.
Date: 11 Aug 2025
Time: 6:15pm
Location: St David Complex Lecture Theatre. @universityofotago.bsky.social Campus, Dunedin.
August 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
22nd Annual Peace Lecture will be delivered by Prof Halim Rane of Griffith University next week.
Date: 11 Aug 2025
Time: 6:15pm
Location: St David Complex Lecture Theatre. @universityofotago.bsky.social Campus, Dunedin.
Date: 11 Aug 2025
Time: 6:15pm
Location: St David Complex Lecture Theatre. @universityofotago.bsky.social Campus, Dunedin.
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I recently spoke about the central role of interpersonal connection in teaching (bit.ly/4e43oEM). I just tried something new to foster it in lecture format: pauses for free-form "3 minute Q&A".
Student feedback was insightful & mostly positive, attached so you can see whether you want to try it.
Student feedback was insightful & mostly positive, attached so you can see whether you want to try it.
June 15, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I recently spoke about the central role of interpersonal connection in teaching (bit.ly/4e43oEM). I just tried something new to foster it in lecture format: pauses for free-form "3 minute Q&A".
Student feedback was insightful & mostly positive, attached so you can see whether you want to try it.
Student feedback was insightful & mostly positive, attached so you can see whether you want to try it.