Notice of the BRISMES Annual General Meeting | 24 June 2026
We are pleased to invite all members of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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SEMOMM, SeSaMO, and BRISMES Committees on Academic Freedom (CAF) Statement in Solidarity with François Burgat
SEMOMM, SeSaMO, and BRISMES declare their solidarity with François Burgat and express their deep concern regarding the judicial process against him and, more broadly, the threats facing academic freedom and freedom of expression, especially when directed...
Signatories Invited for Open Letter Opposing Criminalisation of the Slogan "Globalise the Intifada"
An open letter opposing the criminalisation of the phrase “globalise the intifada” has been launched by a group of academic and advocacy organisations. It is open for signatures from those working in higher education, including lecturers, researchers,...
BRISMES Graduate Section Event | Grant Writing and Pathways to Funding Research
This online event, organised by the BRISMES Graduate Section, will bring together Yafa Shanneik, Matteo Legrenzi, Jeroen Gunning, and Shabnam Holliday to share their experiences of applying for and securing research funding. Speakers will offer practical...
BRISMES Fund for Higher Education in Gaza Supports 68 University Students
Thanks to the generosity and fundraising efforts of BRISMES members, UCU branches and the academic community more broadly, the ISNAD programme has delivered meaningful support to university students in Gaza at a time of acute need.
Call for Applications | Associate Editor for the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies invites applications for the position of Associate Editor for its flagship publication, the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies (BJMES).
Call for Nominations | BRISMES Council Membership 2026-2029
We are now inviting nominations from members for four vacancies on BRISMES Council. The terms for these positions will be three years (June 2026-June 2029).
2026 BRISMES Conference: Registration for Non-presenting Delegates Open!
Registration for non-presenting delegates for the 2026 BRISMES conference is now open until 8 June 2026.