Synagogues and community (upcoming)
The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life will be hosting an online panel discussion with representatives of different Jewish communities to discuss synagogues’ community function, including the different events and activities they organise, how they support people of different ages and backgrounds, and how they engage with the wider community.
Islam and business
The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life collaborated with The Lord Kamall to host a panel discussion in Parliament focused on the unique teachings of Islam in relation to finance and business, and discuss how Islamic teachings shape business practices in different sectors. The event was attended by parliamentarians, diplomats, academics, journalists, and representatives of NGOs.
Faith and leadership
The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life hosted an online panel discussion about the relationship between faith and leadership in different areas of life. The discussion covered topics including how faith influenced the panellists’ leadership journeys, how faith can help overcome challenges, and different aspects of leadership that are complimented by faith.
Faith and education
The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life hosted an online panel discussion which convened professionals, researchers and specialists in religious education (RE) to talk about the continuing importance and relevance of the subject in Britain. The discussion covered topics including what skills students gain from RE that they might not from other subjects on the curriculum, the value of religious literacy, and what good RE looks like.
The Changing Landscape of Faith in Britain: Rebirth, Renewal and Reimagining
This report presents the most detailed picture to date of how, why, and in what direction Britons are moving between faiths, spiritualities, and non-belief.
Britain’s youth reimagining faith for personal fulfillment and psychological resilience, study finds
A new report by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life reveals Britain’s youth are engaging with faith in vastly different ways than their parents.
The Next Generation of Faith: Journeys, Meaning and Wellbeing
This report investigates changes in faith amongst 18-34 year olds, with a particular focus on the drivers of faith change, the generational expectations from faith, and the significance the change has across different age groups.
Faith and health and social care
About We were joined by Dr Rachel Buckingham (consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon), Dr Hozefa Ebrahim (consultant in anaesthesia and critical care medicine), and Dr Uma Gordon (consultant gynaecologist and subspecialist in reproductive medicine & surgery). The discussion was moderated by Dr Solomon Osagie, a leading lawyer and qualified neuroscientist. Watch The panel
Women, leadership and the church
About We were joined by Bishop Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman (Head of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain), Karen Makomereh (Leader at Kensington Temple), and Reverend Charity Nzegwu (Presbyter in the Methodist Church of Great Britain). The discussion was moderated by Dr Charlotte Littlewood, Director of Research at IIFL. Watch The panel
Faith itself is the Lifeline: New Data Shows Having Faith Shields Against UK’s Mental Health Crisis
New data from the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) offers a powerful counterpoint as the UK grapples with rising levels of loneliness, anxiety and mental distress: faith provides a significant buffer.