The annual Oxford Muslim Research Conference (OMRC) is the flagship component of the MRN. Bringing together over 150 students, researchers and academics across the UK, the conference is a chance for attendees to showcase their research, take part in panel discussions and network with other academics.

The Concept​

The Conference consists of four primary components:
  • ​​​​​Research Talks: ​Mainly aimed at PhD students and above, these sessions consist of a mixture of talks in both the Science and the Humanities. The research talks are generally 15-20 minutes long where each speaker describes their field of research aimed at a general audience. Each speaker also links their research to their Islamic faith, discussing some of the moral, social or spiritual implications in that field of study.​
  • Poster & Networking Session: At every conference, there is an extended lunch break where undergraduates and masters students have a chance to showcase their research to conference attendees and Network.​​
  • Panel Discussions & Workshops: These aim to both support existing academics with a variety of different masterclasses or discussions around pertinent topics in Academia; and to remove any misconceptions or fears about Academic research for those considering a career in this field.​
  • Keynote lectures: Based on the theme for a particular conference, the Keynote lectures aim to address the primary aim of MRN - which is to link academic research to the Islamic ethos.  ​