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Welcome to the Centre for Islamic Finance at the University of Bolton.
The Centre was launched in 2012 when I was Chancellor of the University and with the commitment and support of the Vice Chancellor, Professor George Holmes, and the governors, together with the drive of our Director, Professor Mohammed Abdel-Haq, I have watched it grow from strength to strength in attracting students and partnerships from around the world.
The University of Bolton, whose roots in education date back to 1824, has a long and proud heritage of delivering academic qualifications alongside sound practical experience.
In the tradition of the oldest universities, the Centre is an independently recognised academic centre of the University and with our own dedicated lecturers and access to the wider pool of talent of the University, we share the University-wide commitment to develop the professional skills of our students. The University is renowned for its commitment to employer and industry relationships and the Centre for Islamic Finance, following in that tradition, maintains strong links with companies and organisations.
Statement of the President;
Dr Ahmed Ali, IDB Group, at the Inauguration of Centre for Islamic Finance at the University of Bolton 29 May 2012 →
The Centre for Islamic Finance at the University of Bolton is an initiative to facilitate research and promoting the understanding of Islamic Finance through lectures, conferences and short courses →
The Centre is governed by a Board of Directors, assisted by an International Advisory Board drawn from highly regarded scholars and professionals. The Centre is honoured to have as its Patron The Earl of St Andrews.
Baroness
Morris of Bolton →
Former Chancellor of the University and Chairman of the Centre
Professor
Mohammed Abdel-Haq →
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of the Centre
Professor
George E Holmes DL →
Vice Chancellor and Member of the Governing Body