Events

What's on in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies.

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Feb 13 2024 -

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'.

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Feb 05 2024 -

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.

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Jan 30 2024 -

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.

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Jan 15 2024 -

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.

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Dec 10 2023 -

Book launch: An ABC of Palestine

An in-person book launch to celebrate two new publications by Mourad Diouri (University of Edinburgh, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies) entitled 'An ABC of Quotes about Palestine', and 'An ABC of Palestine: A Journey To Discover Palestine & The Palestinian People For Kids & Grown Ups'.

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Dec 04 2023 -

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.

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Nov 28 2023 -

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.

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Nov 23 2023 -

Islamic & Arabic Mosaic & Calligraphy Workshop

A relaxing in-person workshop of Islamic Mosaic colouring, journalling and doodling to celebrate the International Day of Islamic Art.

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Nov 20 2023 -

Book launch: Benoît Challand discusses violence and representation in Tunisia and Yemen

Join us for the in-person book launch of 'Violence and Representation in the Arab Uprisings' by Dr Benoît Challand (The New School for Social Research) with a response from Dr Nida Alahmad (University of Edinburgh).

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Nov 16 2023 -

'You Already Speak Arabic!': Arabic Loanwords in European Languages

An in-person language awareness workshop focused on exploring the amount of Arabic loanwords we use in our daily lives as English speakers, and the cultural insights we can gain from them.

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