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Graduate Conference 2009

FIFTH ANNUAL BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES (BRISMES) GRADUATE CONFERENCE AT THE INSTITUTE OF ARAB AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (IAIS); EXETER, UK.
Date: Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September 2009
Time: 9am -5pm; 9am -5.30pm
Venue: Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies, Exeter, UK
Keynote Speaker: to be announced

The conference aims to bring together scholars from a variety of disciplines in Middle Eastern studies, providing a reputable platform to show case the current debates and research carried out on the region. The BRISMES Graduate Section seeks to promote an inter-disciplinary approach to Middle Eastern studies in this event, allowing graduate students to share ideas, receive feedback on their research and exercise their critical abilities. It will also provide guidance on career development from professionals in the field.

This event is open to all graduate students. Please register in advance by 7th August 2009 to benefit the early registration discount

Before 7th August
Non-BRISMES members: £30.00, both days inclusive.(The cost will cover: membership to BRISMES for 2009, conference registration fee, refreshments, lunch, during the first and the second day of the conference, wine reception and conference dinner on the first day of the conference)
BRISMES members: £10.00. (The cost will cover: conference registration fee, refreshments, lunch, during the first and the second day of the conference, wine reception and conference dinner on the first day of the conference)

After 7th August
Non-BRISMES members: £35.00, both days inclusive.
BRISMES members: £15.00
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Call for papers:

The conference is open to the submission of papers from all postgraduate students from any university worldwide pursuing either Masters or PhD studies concerning the Middle East region. There are no limitations or specific requirements for the topic, era or discipline of the research. However, it must be original and insightful research in connection with countries in the Middle East region.
Please send your abstract (up to 300 words) by email to conference Executive Assistant, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please include your name, university/affiliation and contact details in your email.
Abstract submission due: 1st May 2009
Reply by: 1st July 2009
Announcement of the program by: 7th August 2009