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📘The #Arab_Center_for_Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published Issue 18 of the peer-reviewed journal #Al_Muntaqa: New Perspectives on Arab Studies. Read more about the new issue⤵️ acr.ps/1L9zRnd

Join us next Saturday 3 May at 6pm MMAG Foundation in #Amman for a presentation of our counter-mapping work with Invisible Women, Invisible Workers and عشرة طوبة 10Tooba in Jordan’s industrial zones for clothing production (registration link for online participation: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… )

#OnlineEvent | We are pleased to share a recording of the launch and discussion of Dr Rahaf Aldoughli’s book, Romanticizing Masculinity in Baathist Syria, organised by the BRISMES Outreach & Pedagogy Committee. 👇 youtu.be/1xKS2qqh44o dr rahaf aldoughli

My book launch with BRISMES is available now. I spoke about the contentious construction of identity and belonging under the #Baathist regime and why early nationalist “secularist” writings matter more than the sectarian making/remaking of Syrian identities.

SOAS seeking a Director for Middle East Institute! Critical time for academic leadership, and an interesting opportunity to shape its future. I have personally felt the absence of decent MENA events + research this year. SOAS Middle East Institute SOAS University of London Vacancy details ⬇️ vacancies.soas.ac.uk/job/699153

Our letter expressing concern about the University of Colorado-Boulder’s apparent failure to meaningfully respond to a physical assault committed on campus against students advocating for Palestinian rights. mesana.org/advocacy/commi…

📣 Palestine: A Sociological Issue 8 May, 18:30 Rafeef Ziadah, Ashjan Ajour, Cairsti Russell & Yasmin Gunaratnam on #GazaGenocide, resistance & reclaiming campuses. Hosted by @TheSocReview + SISP Register: thesociologicalreview.org/announcements/… #FreePalestine #Sociology #AcademicSolidarity

An initiative by the Arab-Brazilian diaspora has just hit the web! The digital magazine Al Jaliah revives the tradition of Arab journals published in the Americas & publishes different content on the realities of the Arab world. Check out their work on aljaliahbr.com.

📚 Join us for Dr. Lena El-Malak's book talk, "Stolen Nation: The Rights of Reparation of Palestinian Refugees" 📖 🗓️ Thursday, 15 May 2025 ⏰ 4:30-6pm BST 🏛️ University of Sussex, Jubilee Building, Room Jub-144 & Online Register here 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/stolen-natio…

New Fobzu briefing: "Beyond the destruction of infrastructure, academics have been directly targeted with many killed, imprisoned, or suffering life-altering injuries, while others have endured immense hardship and psychological trauma, facing loss, starvation, and displacement"

#AcademicFreedom | BRISMES is thrilled to hear that Stella Maris will resume her full duties as Rector of University of St Andrews after a successful appeal. Freedom of expression about #Palestine on university campuses must be defended: thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/52…

Our letter calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Iranian students Ali Younesi and Amirhossein Moradi, who were denied fair trials and have been unjustly imprisoned for five years on baseless charges and subjected to mistreatment. mesana.org/advocacy/commi…

#OnlineEvent | 'Connecting Social Psychology and Middle Eastern Studies' 🗓️22 May, 15:00-16.30 (BST) Please join our next online event, which brings together social, political, and community psychologists working on the MENA. More info 👇shorturl.at/vxFeZ

📢 Call for Papers Join Syrian Academics & Researchers Network- UK Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded 1st International Conference School of Media, Arts and Humanities 🗓️ 18–19 Sept 2025 | 📍University of Sussex Theme: Rebuilding Syria: Reflections, Innovations & Collaborations 📝 Submit by 20 June 2025 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Our letter expressing concern about the decision of NYU to withhold the diploma of graduating senior Logan Rozos and subject him to disciplinary action because of remarks he made about Israel’s war on Gaza during his recent graduation ceremony mesana.org/advocacy/commi…

#OnlineEvent | 'Navigating Postdoctoral Funding and Applications in Middle East Studies' 🗓️29 May, 14:00-15.30 (BST) Join our next online event with scholars sharing tips on postdoc applications and funding in Middle East Studies. More info: shorturl.at/5g4nJ

📢 Starting soon!