Recent news from the Society
After the massacre of thousands of protesters in Iran by the regime, military intervention by the US and Israel and war, we want to make space for a democratic and frank discussion about international solidarity.
The Council and Committee on Academic Freedom of BRISMES have written to West Yorkshire Police to express our serious concern regarding the recent arrest of a Palestine solidarity protester following a protest in Leeds on the 27th December 2025.
The BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom has written to the Open University to express our profound concern about the university’s response to a letter from the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) regarding the use of the term ‘ancient Palestine.’ Based...
We are seeking a part-time Conference Assistant to provide administration for the 2026 BRISMES Annual Conference. The Conference Assistant will work closely with the BRISMES Managers and the Conference Committee.
We are pleased to share a recording of the BRISMES webinar "What’s in an Archive? The Colonial and Anticolonial Afterlives of MENA Archives," organized by our Outreach and Pedagogy Committee on 27 January 2026.
BRISMES is seeking nominations for a new President, who will play a leading role in the Society as President-Elect (2026-2027) and subsequently President (2027-2029).
BRISMES Council and Committee on Academic Freedom have written to the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police to express serious concerns regarding recent arrests of Palestine solidarity protesters for the use of the phrase "Globalise the Intifada"....
Submissions are invited for the 2026 BRISMES Early Career Development Scholarship. The aim of this award is to support activities geared towards strengthening the academic profile and CV of an early career scholar.