Watch Recording of Presentation by Dr Layla Aitlhadj (Prevent Watch)
We are pleased to share a recording of a presentation by Dr Layla Aitlhadj from our recent joint event with the Critical Studies on Terrorism BISA working group.
Latest News
Recent news from the Society
Call for Nominations | President of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies
BRISMES is seeking nominations for a new President, who will play a leading role in the Society as President-Elect (2024-2025) and subsequently President (2025-2027).
Winner of 2023 BRISMES Conference Student Paper Prize Announced
We are delighted to announce that Mohamed Mohamed has been selected as the winner of the 2023 BRISMES Conference Student Paper Prize.
Recording of 'The Gaza War and Academic Freedom' Available to Watch
A recording of our recent webinar is now available to watch online with speakers from Adalah, the European Legal Support Center, Academia for Equality, BRISMES, MESA and SeSaMO
Letter to University of St Andrews Regarding Rector Stella Maris
BRISMES has written to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews to express deep concern over the University’s response to Rector Stella Maris’ recent communication to students in the wake of the catastrophic violence and...
Letter to Achva Academic College Regarding Dismissal of Dr. Uri Horesh
The BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom has written to the president of Achva Academic College to express our profound concern over the dismissal of Dr. Uri Horesh
Event | Terrorism, counter-terrorism, and the permissibility of violence
Join us on 1 December for a roundtable is co-hosted by the BRISMES Outreach & Pedagogy Subcommittee and the BISA Critical Studies on Terrorism (CST) Working Group.
Event | The Gaza War and Academic Freedom (webinar)
Join us on 14 November for a webinar on academic freedom and the Gaza war with speakers from Adalah, the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) and the Academic Freedom Committees of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA), the Italian Society for Middle...