Geographies of Creativity / Creative Geographies Written by Iram Sammar Date: Rabbi 1 26, 1447 AH (18 September 2025) The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) Annual International Conference 2025, chaired by Professor Patricia Noxolo was held at the University of Birmingham and online from Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 AugustContinue reading “RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2025: Reflections and Highlights”
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Get to know your students: Who am I?
[Download the full resource below] Written by Iram Sammar Date: Rabi (1) 10 , 1447 AH (September 2, 2025) Getting to know students is not just a warm-up activity at the beginning of the year—it is an act of justice and care. Both Paulo Freire and bell hooks remind us that education is never neutral:Continue reading “Get to know your students: Who am I?”
The Peak District: Reading the Landscape
Written by Iram Sammar Date: Dhu al-Qidah 22, 1446 AH (May 20, 2025) (The Hijri date today is Tuesday, 22 Dhu al-Qidah 1446 in the Islamic calendar. Using the Gregorian calendar, the date is May 20, 2025) One of my favourite topics to teach at Key Stage 4 (or GCSE) has been Distinctive Landscapes. Whilst many colleaguesContinue reading “The Peak District: Reading the Landscape”
SG Launching: GCSE/A level Urban Fieldwork Experience
Welcome to Salaam Geographia’s GCSE/A Level Urban Fieldwork Experience, where urban fieldwork in London becomes a transformative experience for you and your geography students. Our unique learning walks take you through vibrant cityscapes, blending culture, spirituality, and sensory exploration. Engage deeply with the city’s diverse communities as we delve into antiracism and decolonial narratives, uncoveringContinue reading “SG Launching: GCSE/A level Urban Fieldwork Experience”
Gentrification in London: Decolonising Urban Fieldwork
….just ‘feel the vibe’ of the place… Written by Iram Sammar Date: Dhul-Hijjah 01, 1445 AH (07 June 2024) The image above was taken spontaneously by me in West Ealing, London a few years back – the mural no longer exists as it has been sealed off by a brick wall through a construction companyContinue reading “Gentrification in London: Decolonising Urban Fieldwork”
GA Annual Conference 2024: Reflections and Insights
GA Annual Conference 2024: Reflections and Insights We live in a world where the reproduction of eurocentrism, colonialism and ‘whiteness’ still unnaturally pierces through our educational systems, therefore the importance of decolonising teaching practices are evermore important. Written by Iram Sammar Date: 29 Ramadan 1445, AH (8 April 2024) This year the 2024 Geographical Association AnnualContinue reading “GA Annual Conference 2024: Reflections and Insights”
Fieldwork and Supporting Muslim Students
“Miss I need water and a place to pray” Written by Iram Sammar Date: 11 Rabi’ II, 1445 AH (26 October 2023) Whilst field trips provide valuable skills and opportunities for students to develop their senses and explore new environments, they may have never experienced, their emotional, spiritual and cultural needs are essential to consider.Continue reading “Fieldwork and Supporting Muslim Students”
IRR50 Conference: New Circuits of Anti-racism
“We are over here because you were over there” A. Sivanandan Written by Iram Sammar Date: 20 Rabi Al Awwal 1444 AH (Sunday 16th October 2022) On Saturday 15th of October, a transformational event enriched the souls of those seeking to improve the way anti-racism is understood, exercised and foreseen through discussions of racism, imperialism and newContinue reading “IRR50 Conference: New Circuits of Anti-racism”
Hibah Food Parcels Update: Balochistan Flash Floods
Date: Muharram 10, 1444 AH (August 8, 2022) Written by Iram Sammar There is no other way to begin this blog, but to say thank you to all who have kindly contributed to the appeal for Balochistan. Above, is a young man who crossed this body of flood water to collect his food parcel forContinue reading “Hibah Food Parcels Update: Balochistan Flash Floods”
Hibah Food Parcels: Balochistan Flash Flood Emergency
Date: Dhul Hijjah 30, 1443 AH (July 29, 2022) Peace and Greetings, My name is Iram Sammar, I am raising funds for our brothers and sisters in Balochistan (see map below), Pakistan who are in need of your help, as they have been seriously impacted by flash floods in the area. Please donate here. IContinue reading “Hibah Food Parcels: Balochistan Flash Flood Emergency”
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