Join us on Wed 21 May, 6pm, The British Academy for our upcoming lecture by Dr Sébastien Rey & Dr Ebru Torun on The Girsu Project in Iraq: A holistic approach to heritage management combining archaeological research, training & site conservation To register: bisi.ac.uk/event/lecture-…

Watch and listen to the interview within the oral history As part to the research  project activities: ‘The Multiple Impacts of the Displacement of the Inhabitants of Kirkuk Citadel 1989-1990: An Oral Historical Study.' The Nahrein Network BISI 👇👇👇 youtu.be/GYTGZymPxyg?fe…

As part of a project activity, we announces his project titled: ‘The Multiple Impacts of the Displacement of the Inhabitants of Kirkuk Citadel 1989-1990: An Oral Historical Study" 👇👇👇 youtu.be/Kr0SEN59fbc?fe… The Nahrein Network BISI

On Tuesday 15/4/2025, in a seminar at the Department of History, Soran University , we introduced BISI and The Nahrein Network and talked about the role of British Library and National Archives in the Kurdish historiography.

Join us on Thursday 8 May for a celebration of the work of Professor Charles Tripp through a new edited volume. The evening will include a discussion between Professor Tripp's former colleagues and PhD students, followed by a drinks reception. lse.ac.uk/middle-east-ce…

Ever wondered about the origins of written history? Professor Nicholas Postgate FBA explains how clay tablets and archaeological remains provide a window onto the world of the ancient Near East. Read more now: bit.ly/3F5LuEu

We’re proud to join the IBBC Spring Conference today. BISI panellists will be speaking on the Education, Heritage & Culture panel this afternoon, highlighting the vital role of cultural collaboration in Iraq’s future. Don’t miss these important conversations.

Thank you to all who attended our May lecture. And a very special thank you to Dr Sébastien Rey and Dr Ebru Torun for delivering such an insightful lecture on The Girsu Project in Iraq You can now watch the lecture on the BISI YouTube channel here: youtu.be/lMnj4FAHZuc?si…

really amazing project at Girsu from a conservation perspective, but also really amazing textual finds from the Old Babylonian period, with what might be a meaningful context...

'Leave our marshes alone': Iraqis fear oil drilling would destroy fabled wetlands france24.com/en/live-news/2…

How do Iraq and Britain shape one woman's identity? Dalia Al-Dujaili's Babylon, Albion explores the connection newarab.com/features/how-t…

Watch and listen to the interview within the oral history, with Louis Bahjat from the Chaldean Christian component of the Citadel to talk about the Christian heritage of the Kirkuk Citadel BISI The Nahrein Network #Christian youtu.be/IScULTe6acw?fe…

Join the Nahrein Network's final public event as they reflect on 8 years of impact. A BISI panellist will discuss the Visiting Scholarship Programme, its history, outcomes, and future. 📅 3 July 🕒 3pm 💻 Zoom Register here: ucl.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Faith in crisis: Water, ritual, and resilience among Iraq’s Mandaeans soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/fa…