Recent news from the Society
In recent years, there have been growing movements on university campuses calling for the decolonisation of higher education institutions, through which students would be exposed to a wider range of perspectives, particularly those from and rooted in...
The BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom has written to the Max Planck Society to express our deep concern about your decision to sever relations with Professor Ghassan Hage, a world-leading anthropologist and social theorist
The BRISMES Graduate Section invites nominations from members for the positions of Co-Presidents of the Graduate Section
The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) responded to a call for contributions issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Ms. Farid Shaheed, who is investigating the protection of academic freedom and freedom...
Submissions are invited for the 2024 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. Two awards of £3,000 each are available....
The Board of Trustees and Committee on Academic Freedom of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies sent a letter today to members of the British Government, including the Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Defence, and Secretary of State...
BRISMES is seeking nominations for the position of BRISMES Vice President. The term of service for this position is three years. The post-holder will be eligible for re-election at the end of this period.
The BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom has written to the University of Birmingham to express our serious and urgent concern regarding the cancellation of the Staff-Student Listening Session on the Current Situation in Palestine, organised by staff...