Recent news from the Society
A briefing paper is now available online prepared in consultation with ELSC, BRISMES Campaigns and London Region UCU representatives for employees in higher education in England and Wales.
As the horrific events of October 2023 in Israel and Palestine continue unfolding in scenes of catastrophic violence and loss of life, we express deep concern over the political backlash within UK academia.
Registration is open for this book talk with author Nafiseh Sharifi, Soraya Batmanghelichi and Rassa Ghaffari which will be held online on 25 October. The event is free to attend and open to all.
A recording of the event 'The Effects of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism on Academic Freedom' about our recently published report with the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) is now available to watch on the BRISMES YouTube channel. The event was...
The BRISMES Committee on Academic Freedom, the Italian Society for Middle East Studies (SeSaMO) and the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) have written a joint letter to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Ambassador Alon Bar to express...
Registration is open for an upcoming online event about the joint report published on 13 September by BRISMES and the European Legal Support Center (ELSC). Organised by the BRISMES Outreach & Pedagogy Subcommittee, the event’s details are included below....
Report published today reveals breaches of fundamental rights in UK Higher Education through the use of the ‘IHRA definition of antisemitism’
BRISMES Campaigns is devastated by the destruction in the aftermath of the Friday evening 8 September earthquake in Morocco. Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues and all who have been impacted. We offer our deepest condolences for those you...