A fortnightly series of free, in-person seminars from guest speakers and colleagues in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES). About the seminar seriesEach semester, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) welcomes a fantastic range of guest speakers, PhD students and colleagues from across the University to present an evening seminar on their research.In the first semester of this academic year, the series focuses on the many different people, disciplines and Schools engaged in research in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh, and on their work in progress. All seminars are followed by a Q&A and drinks reception.How to joinEvents are free and everyone is welcome. No booking required.Check the calendar for exact dates and times. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Glaire Anderson Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Glaire Anderson (Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh) on Islamic visual art culture, video games and public impact. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Nida Alahmad Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Nida Alahmad (School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh) offering a reading of the work of Iraqi Social Scientist Ali al-Wardi. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Mira Al Hussein (CANCELLED) Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Mira Al Hussein (The Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, University of Edinburgh) on a post-oil United Arab Emirates, and how its social contract is shifting. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Fedor Benevich Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Fedor Benevich (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, University of Edinburgh), discussing testimonial knowledge in relation to the Islamic concepts of Kalam and Fiqh. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Salam Rassi (CANCELLED) Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Salam Rassi (School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh) on alchemy and its transmission through multiple religions, and how that relates to Arabic culture. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Jeremy Dell Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Jeremy Dell (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh) on the processes behind preserving and historicising Islamic traditions within the Western Sahel. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Alessandro Columbu Join us on campus or online for a seminar by Dr Alessandro Columbu (University of Westminster) on decolonising an Arabic curriculum in light of the rising popularity of Arabic and publications of textbooks. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Luisa Gandolfo Join us on campus or online for a seminar by Dr Luisa Gandolfo (University of Aberdeen) examining how digital maps exist as research tools and aids for memory and heritage. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: PhD showcase Join us on campus for a hybrid seminar by PhD students Moh Zaimil Alivin and Felícia Marchi Beltrao Campos, who will both be presenting on their research. Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Nora Jaber Join us on campus for a seminar by Dr Nora Jaber (University of Exeter) that will examine Saudi Arabia's recent narrative and emphasis on 'progress'. 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 This article was published on 2024-08-13
