Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Anthony Gorman In brief Date - 2 November 2026Venue - Room 2.12, Appleton TowerSpeakers - Dr Anthony Gorman (IMES, University of Edinburgh)Title - Capturing Subaltern Agency in the Middle Eastern Prison (1850-1950) Email an IMES colleague to join online About the speakerAnthony Gorman graduated with a BA (Hons) in Ancient History from the University of Sydney, and achieved his PhD from Macquarie University, working on the politics of modern Egyptian historiography. He taught in the Department of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, followed by a number of years at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Initially as Lecturer in the Department of History, he was later appointed AHRB Research Fellow, working on the ‘Cultures of Confinement’ project, an examination of the history of the prison in Asia, Africa and Latin America.His research interests include:The history of the prison in the modern Middle EastEthnic communities in the modern Middle EastGreeks of the Middle EastAnarchism and radical secular politics in the modern Middle EastThe Middle Eastern pressHistorians and Historiography of the modern Middle EastThe Egyptian labour movementAbout the seminar seriesThe IMES Research Seminar for this first semester of 2026/27 will showcase some of the latest research across the broad field of Islamic and Middle East Studies, both within the department and beyond, setting it within the context of IMES as it moves towards its 50th year.How to attendEvents are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. Most events are hybrid, and if you wish to join online, you can email a colleague in IMES for joining information.All talks are followed by a small reception. Email an IMES colleague to join online Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer courses in the Muslim world's three main languages, placing Arabic, Persian and Turkish in the context of history, literature, culture, religion and politics, past and present.Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programmes. Find out more about Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Edinburgh Tags Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Nov 02 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Anthony Gorman Join us for a hybrid seminar by Dr Anthony Gorman (IMES, University of Edinburgh) titled 'Capturing Subaltern Agency in the Middle Eastern Prison (1850-1950)'. Room 2.12 Appleton Tower 11 Crichton Street University of Edinburgh EH8 9LE Find the venue: 40 George Square Email an IMES colleague to join online This article was published on Tuesday 30 September 2025
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Anthony Gorman In brief Date - 2 November 2026Venue - Room 2.12, Appleton TowerSpeakers - Dr Anthony Gorman (IMES, University of Edinburgh)Title - Capturing Subaltern Agency in the Middle Eastern Prison (1850-1950) Email an IMES colleague to join online About the speakerAnthony Gorman graduated with a BA (Hons) in Ancient History from the University of Sydney, and achieved his PhD from Macquarie University, working on the politics of modern Egyptian historiography. He taught in the Department of Political Science at the American University in Cairo, followed by a number of years at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Initially as Lecturer in the Department of History, he was later appointed AHRB Research Fellow, working on the ‘Cultures of Confinement’ project, an examination of the history of the prison in Asia, Africa and Latin America.His research interests include:The history of the prison in the modern Middle EastEthnic communities in the modern Middle EastGreeks of the Middle EastAnarchism and radical secular politics in the modern Middle EastThe Middle Eastern pressHistorians and Historiography of the modern Middle EastThe Egyptian labour movementAbout the seminar seriesThe IMES Research Seminar for this first semester of 2026/27 will showcase some of the latest research across the broad field of Islamic and Middle East Studies, both within the department and beyond, setting it within the context of IMES as it moves towards its 50th year.How to attendEvents are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. Most events are hybrid, and if you wish to join online, you can email a colleague in IMES for joining information.All talks are followed by a small reception. Email an IMES colleague to join online Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer courses in the Muslim world's three main languages, placing Arabic, Persian and Turkish in the context of history, literature, culture, religion and politics, past and present.Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including PhD programmes. Find out more about Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Edinburgh Tags Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Nov 02 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Anthony Gorman Join us for a hybrid seminar by Dr Anthony Gorman (IMES, University of Edinburgh) titled 'Capturing Subaltern Agency in the Middle Eastern Prison (1850-1950)'. Room 2.12 Appleton Tower 11 Crichton Street University of Edinburgh EH8 9LE Find the venue: 40 George Square Email an IMES colleague to join online This article was published on Tuesday 30 September 2025
Nov 02 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Anthony Gorman Join us for a hybrid seminar by Dr Anthony Gorman (IMES, University of Edinburgh) titled 'Capturing Subaltern Agency in the Middle Eastern Prison (1850-1950)'.
