Part 2: A Decade of Discovery at Colourful Heritage in Scotland

Personal Reflections, Hidden Histories, and the Road Ahead My journey into the field of preserving South Asian and Muslim heritage in Scotland was not planned, it began with a question that I often pondered and reflected on, which my then teenage son asked: “Why are we in Scotland?” I did not realise then how deeply […]

Part 1 – A Decade of Discovery at Colourful Heritage in Scotland

Making Heritage Visible via Projects, Partnerships, and Public Impact The year 2026 feels both like a milestone and a moment for quiet reflection. Ten years ago, when I began my journey with Colourful Heritage as Project Officer, I could not have imagined the depth, richness, and emotional resonance of the stories that would unfold before […]

Pharmacy South Asian Heritage Month Event- Roots to Routes

Wednesday 13 August 2025 | 5.30pm – 8.30pm Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE2 7BY Join us for our profession wide South Asian Heritage Month event in collaboration with: Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) British Pharmaceutical Students Association (BPSA) Female Pharmacy Leaders Network (FPLN) Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) Pharmacy Technicians of […]

The Maldives: 60 Years of Independence

Header image with a red, green and white background, featuring a black & white image of Maldivian and British officials signing documents with the text 'The Maldives: 60 Years of Independence'.

By Sophia Nasif (www.sophianasif.com / @sophianasif) On the 26th July 2025, the Republic of Maldives will celebrate 60 years of Independence from the British. To mark this occasion, our Higher Education Lead & Maldives Representative, Sophia Nasif, has written up a brief history of the Maldives’ European colonial era. The Portuguese Period (1518–1573) The Portuguese […]

Roots to Routes: The Bangali Story

Come join us at Damsel Collective for a powerful evening of storytelling, dialogue, and reflection as we explore the history, identity, and direction of the Bangali community. This special event—part of South Asian Heritage Month—delves deep into the lived experiences of Bangali people, from migration and memories to activism and artistry. “Roots to Routes” charts the journey from ancestral […]