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Neasden Temple Invited to be a Strategic Partner with Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity, London, UK

17 Jun 2023

Launch at Oxford University

Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity aims to improve and advance inclusive research practice and community engagement in health and care research

The new Centre was launched at the University of Oxford on 17 May 2023

Professor Mahendra Patel, CEO of the Centre, spoke about the role of Neasden Temple in creating a three-fold increase in community engagement due to its support in clinical trials for Covid-19 treatment

Yogvivekdas Swami sent a recorded video message of support and congratulations, “to help ensure we can serve <i>everyone</i> within our community, irrespective of faith or ethnicity.”

Yogvivekdas Swami sent a recorded video message of support and congratulations, “to help ensure we can serve everyone within our community, irrespective of faith or ethnicity.”

Rena Amin, a lead BAPS volunteer in the UK, led a panel discussion as a part of the launch event

Mrs Amin affirmed, “BAPS is committed to supporting communities throughout the UK. We were humbled by the invitation to join the Centre and are confident that this collaboration will ultimately improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities throughout the community.”

Oxford University’s Centre for Research Equity aims to improve and advance inclusive research practice and community engagement in health and care research

The new Centre was launched at the University of Oxford on 17 May 2023

Yogvivekdas Swami sent a recorded video message of support and congratulations, “to help ensure we can serve everyone within our community, irrespective of faith or ethnicity.”

Rena Amin, a lead BAPS volunteer in the UK, led a panel discussion as a part of the launch event