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Librarian at The University of Edinburgh jobs.ac.uk/job/CUX585/lib…

#VoriaGhafouri is a former member of Iran’s national team. Today, he was kidnapped by the regime for supporting protesters. His whereabouts is unknown. But we know one thing: he put his life in danger for protesters. I call on international football federation to take action

Baraye… playing by the great jon batiste and Iranian musician Mehrnam Rastegari in New York City. A beautiful combination of piano and Kamancheh. In solidarity with Iranians fighting for freedom. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی #IranRevolution #اعتصابات_سراسری

٠ ترانه ما را آزاد كنيد تامثل هميشه بخواند با صداى رسا #زن_زندگی_آزادی #ترانه_علیدوستی

Do not use your energy to worry. Use your energy to believe, to create, to learn, to think and to grow.

For #DocOfTheWeek, we're spotlighting FILMS FROM IRAN FOR IRAN, Another Gaze / Another Screen's stunning programme of over 20 experimental and non-fiction films by Iranian women and non-binary filmmakers. Available to watch online until 4 Jan at another-screen.com

We're pleased to announce this semester's #IMESResearchSeminars for 2023 under the theme of "Persian Narratives" The seminars are scheduled on Mondays at 50 George Square, 17.15 – 18.15 LLCatEdinburgh More updates to follow soon

Did you know we offer full scholarships for online programmes at the University of Edinburgh?

Our first seminar will be delivered by Prof. Jaakko Hameen-Anttila Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) titled: Narratives from the dark age. Persian tales from early Islamic times → Mon 16 Jan, 17.15 – 18.15 → Project Room, 50 George Sq, LLC School LLCatEdinburgh → Edin.ac/3GXIIiK

Huge congratulations to Austin Butler who takes home the BAFTA for Leading Actor @elvismovie @warnerbrosuk #EEBAFTAs

Cate Blanchett wins the BAFTA award for Leading Actress for her work on Tár TÁR @focusfeatures #EEBAFTAs

And the BAFTA for Best Film goes to All Quiet On The Western Front! All Quiet On The Western Front @netflixuk #EEBAFTAs

We welcome PROF NACIM PAK-SHIRAZ. Our #NGOIFF2023 JURY MEMBER.

Please share the news 🥰 Junior Conservatoire Drama, Dance, Production and Film Open Days run throughout April-May. Participants get a real insight into what’s it like to study here by joining classes, workshops and meeting staff, students and alumni. bit.ly/3UaIslj

Every PhD student has to choose a supervisor. But few know how to. Joan Bolker, EdD, counseled PhD students for 30+ years at Harvard, MIT, and Brandeis. Here is her advice on how to choose a supervisor: (Reposting for folks who started following me recently)

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Very proud of this one! youtube.com/watch?v=oaDGBv…

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Prof Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, on Dec 18, 2023. Prof Hämeen-Anttila was a cherished member of the Department of Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh. 1/3

📣 For the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, Goulia Ghardashkhani, Kevin Schwartz and I have put together a special issue on #propaganda in #Iran. Glad to see the fascinating contributions of wonderful colleagues now published online first! 1.🧵Thread 👇 ➡️tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Just published: "Representing Muhammad: The Prophet on Screen" in Material Religion! 🎬 My article explores Muhammad: The Messenger of God and its efforts to reshape narratives of Islam, authenticity, and heritage. Read more: doi.org/10.1080/174322…