QIS attended the launch ceremony of landmark Islamic Studies agreements between Affinity Intercultural Society and Charles Sturt University.

Governor-General attends the Affinity Intercultural Foundation signing of landmark Islamic Studies agreements with Charles Sturt University

The agreement, between the University and the Affinity Intercultural Foundation, took place at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACC&C), in Canberra, which is operated by Charles Sturt University.

The Governor-General attended in her role as Patron of the ACC&C.

“The agreement demonstrates the University contributing to important national priorities, especially diversity and social inclusion. It will help equip CSU students in professions such as teaching, nursing, social work and policing to work in our diverse society. We believe this is the first development of an Islamic Studies program in Australia specifically for professional education,” Professor Goulter said.

The agreement will allow the Foundation to work with CSU’s Public and Contextual Theology Research Centre and the ACC&C to promote research and engagement in interfaith education and dialogue.

The Reverend Professor James Haire AM, the Executive Director of the ACC&C within Charles Sturt University, said: “The ACC&C is the national Christian Centre in Australia. It is a centre for Christianity. As part of its Christian calling, it offers hospitality to other faiths, especially in Australia."

Affinity Intercultural President, Mehmet Saral said: “This agreement is a significant fruit of ongoing dialogue between Affinity and CSU. We believe the agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation that will enrich social cohesion and community harmony in Australia.”

The agreements were signed by CSU Chancellor Mr Lawrence Willet AO and Affinity Intercultural Foundation President Mr Mehmet Saral.

The event also launched the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRAA), which the Foundation has established.

QIS Director Yasar Savran was one of the first people to congratulate Affinity Intercultural Society. 

President of Affinity Mehmet Saral, GG Quentin BRYCE, Yasar Savran from QIS


President of Affinity Mehmet Saral signing the agreement with Charles Sturt Uni representatives in presence of GG Quentin BRYCE and ISRA's Mehmet Ozalp


GG Quentin BRYCE,Orhan Cicek from Australian Intercultural Society, Celil Bahadir from Bluestar Intercultural Society, President of Affinity Mehmet Saral


Yasar Savran from QIS, GG Quentin BRYCE,President of Affinity Mehmet Saral