Redefining Equity in Academic Spaces
ESSENTIAL PRAXIS CONSULTING
Our services support universities in taking actionable steps toward meaningful change.
Designed to assess and enhance existing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) frameworks.
Our Services
Customised to address specific issues around Islamophobia in HE and decolonising academic spaces.
Designed to introduce key concepts and decolonial principles into teaching, learning, research, and policy.
Our Mission
We aim to empower higher education organisations through specialised training on Islamophobia and decolonisation. Offering tailored workshops, seminars, and talks to both students and staff, we assist universities in fostering inclusive and decolonial practices within academic and professional spaces. We don’t just deliver training, we measure success using periodic reviews and metrics, helping you achieve meaningful and sustainable change.
Meet The Founder
Dr Ramisha Rafique (PhD) Director
Dr Ramisha Rafique is the Founder and Director of Essential Praxis Consulting. Her research specialisms include: Decolonisation, Gendered Islamophobia, Postcolonial Literature, Creative Writing, British Muslim Women’s Writing, and Flânerie.
With half a decade of experience, she holds a PhD and exceptional publication record in her respective field. Dr Ramisha draws on her research, academic background, and professional experience to ensure that Essential Praxis Consulting delivers a refined service, considering the clients impact goals and requirements at it’s core.
EDI and Decolonisation Consultancy Options
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Achieve Your Decolonisation and EDI Goals with Expert Guidance:
The Strategic Consultancy Package offers expert analysis and tailored recommendations to address gaps in your EDI and decolonisation initiatives.
Key Features:
Combines strategic consultancy with hands-on training.
Delivers a roadmap tailored to your institution’s challenges and goals.
Includes a final report with metrics and measurable outcomes and next steps.
Periodic follow up (optional).
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Tailored Solutions for Unique Institutional Needs
The Custom Engagement Package offers closer collaboration with your team to tackle your organisation’s unique challenges. Supporting curriculum redesign, faculty-specific training, and focused interventions.
Key Features:
Flexible and adaptable to fit your exact requirements.
Collaborative approach ensures relevance and success.
Designed for high-impact, large-scale engagements.
Periodic follow up (optional).
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Premium Retainer Package
If your organisation is committed to long-term progress in decolonisation and anti-Islamophobia initiatives and would like to move forwards with ambitious decolonisation agendas or requires consistent external expertise, these packages are ideal.
Our monthly/quarterly retainers offer ongoing support for universities, including regular workshops, staff training, and EDI consultancy over several months.
What’s included:
Monthly check-ins with leadership or EDI teams.
Up to 2 workshops or seminars per month.
Regular updates to align with evolving EDI and decolonisation goals.
Quarterly impact assessments to measure progress.
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Range from £3000 - 6000.
Retainer Options: £2000 - 6000+ per month.
Deposits: 50% deposit required at the time of booking.
Discounts: Available for advance bookings or bulk packages.
Payment Deadlines: Full payment required 14 days before service delivery unless on a retainer model.
Seminars and Talks
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Start the Conversation on Decolonisation and/or Islamophobia:
This one-off session delivers actionable insights on Decolonisation and/or Islamophobia in Higher Education. This session can also be designed to focus on decolonising academic practices, sparking essential dialogue among staff or students.
Tailored to your organisation’s context, this seminar sets the foundation for meaningful change.
Why Choose This Package?
Accessible entry point for busy schedules.
Designed for maximum impact in a single session.
Includes tailored resources to continue the conversation.
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Range from £500 - £1,500.
Deposits: 50% deposit required at the time of booking.
Discounts: Available for advance bookings or bulk packages.
Payment Deadlines: Full payment required 14 days before service delivery unless on a retainer model.
Training and Workshops
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Decolonisation Training for Staff and Students:
The Decolonial Thinking Training Package is designed to introduce and support the integration of decolonial principles into teaching, research, and campus policies.
Why Choose This Package?
Reviewing annual EDI goal and curricula through a decolonial lens.
Practical methods for fostering inclusive academic practices.
Guidance on creating anti-racist professional environments.
Periodic follow up (optional).
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Equip Your Team with the Tools to Drive Change
The Comprehensive Training Package can be customised to align with your organisation’s unique goals, working towards inclusive academic and professional spaces.
It aims to take your organisation beyond awareness, empowering participants to recognise, address, and combat Islamophobia while integrating decolonial practices.
Why Choose This Package?
Multi-session approach ensures deep understanding and sustained engagement.
Includes post-session support to reinforce learning.
Ideal for staff development or student engagement programs.
Periodic follow up (optional).
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Our Workshop options are adaptable to the clients requirements and aim to encourage dialogue and collaboration between staff and students.
They are designed to educate staff and students about on decolonisation in higher education and Islamophobia - their manifestations in academic and professional settings, and strategies to address them.
Key Features:
Exploring definitions and misconceptions.
Opportunities to discuss and collaborate between students and staff
Practical scenarios.
Tools to foster inclusivity and awareness.
Periodic follow up (optional).
A Few Examples:
1. Decolonisation in the Curriculum (What should it look like?)
2. Recognising and Tackling Islamophobia on Campus
3. Inclusive Practices for Students
4. Envisioning Decolonial Practices in Academic Spaces
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Range from £500 - £2,500
Deposits: 50% deposit required at the time of booking.
Discounts: Available for advance bookings or bulk packages.
Payment Deadlines: Full payment required 14 days before service delivery unless on a retainer model.
Benefits and Results
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Our services are led by a consultant with a robust academic background and practical experience.
We aim to achieve enhanced inclusivity and awareness in learning, teaching, and research spaces across Higher Education.
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We work with you to create tangible steps toward decolonising university curricula and policies.
Every session and consultation is customised to your unique needs, ensuring actionable outcomes.
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We don’t just deliver training, we measure success using periodic reviews, helping you achieve meaningful and sustainable change.
We assist you in forming a stronger alignment with national and institutional EDI mandates.
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