Hartpury University is proud to announce a landmark event celebrating its collaboration with Unreflected Reflections, a values-driven creative agency dedicated to amplifying the lived experiences and cultural identities of the Gloucester Muslim community.
This special gathering will serve as the public launch for multiple interconnected initiatives around physical activity and wellbeing, working with the community to foster co-designed research using Hartpury’s expertise within research teams to generate impactful ideas for the future. Hartpury champions health and wellbeing and is proud to be driving this participatory project.
Collaborative Research Project Launch
The event will officially unveil a collaborative project between Hartpury University and Unreflected Reflections. With funding from UKRI, Hartpury is supporting two fully funded Master’s by Research (MRes) studentships. This innovative project, titled “Reflective Futures: Sharing experiences and aspirations from within the Gloucester Muslim community in the present to shape the future,” focuses on co-created research into health and wellbeing with the Gloucestershire Muslim community. The initiative aims to understand lived experiences of community members to address gaps in previous research around physical activity, and generate actionable insights to inform future wellbeing and community development initiatives.
Premiere Screening of Unreflected Reflections – Film 4
Attendees will also experience the premiere of the fourth film in the Unreflected Reflections series. This creative documentary continues the project’s mission to document, honour, and amplify the histories and identities of the Gloucester Muslim community through visual storytelling. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session, providing an opportunity for audience members to engage with the filmmakers and reflect on the film’s themes.
A special surprise announcement
The event will serve as the official public launch of a new community-powered initiative using wellbeing and creativity as tools for connection, preservation, and change. The initiative aims to serve as a platform for community-led initiatives, focusing on intergenerational storytelling, cultural education, and social impact projects that celebrate the heritage and identity of the Gloucestershire Muslim community.
Taking place at Hartpury University on Thursday 12 February 2026 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm, the event is free to attend and open to the public. Please register to attend using the link here.
The event represents a significant milestone in community-led research and cultural heritage, bringing together local communities, regional and national networks, and academic, cultural, and civic platforms. It aims to raise awareness, celebrate collaboration, and inspire meaningful engagement with the Gloucester Muslim community’s stories, aspirations, and lived experiences.
Linda Greening, Head of Inclusivity at Hartpury University said: “Enhancing the relationship between Hartpury and Unreflected Reflections through this collaboration demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity, representation, and community-embedded research. Together, we are creating a platform for authentic storytelling and actionable insights that we hope will provide opportunities to help positively shape the future of community wellbeing.”
Ismail Kholwadia, Founder of Unreflected Reflections added: “Our work has always been about amplifying voices and preserving histories that might otherwise be overlooked. This partnership with Hartpury University marks an exciting new chapter in our journey to empower communities to tell their own stories that will evolve strategically into a research initiative and hopefully to inform future developmental opportunities.”
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