Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question about the 2025 BRISMES conference, we hope that you find the answer below. If not, please contact the conference coordinator at conference@brismes.org.
1. Submissions
When do submissions open?
Submissions for the 2025 BRISMES Annual Conference are now open.
How many people should be in a panel? Is there a minimum or maximum number of papers?
Pre-organised panels should include a minimum of four papers and a maximum of five. It is preferable that the chair is not a paper presenter.
How many participants should be in a roundtable? Is there a minimum or maximum number of participants?
Roundtables should include a minimum of four participants and a maximum of five.
Are there any fee waivers available?
Yes, some bursaries are available through the Solidarity Fund to subsidize registration fees, visa and accommodation costs for presenting delegates without access to institutional funds or suffering financial hardship. If your paper has been accepted for inclusion in the programme, you will have received an email notification with the link to the Solidarity Fund application form. Applications for the 2025 Solidarity Fund are now closed.
2. The Programme
When will the conference programme be published?
The provisional 2025 BRISMES conference schedule will be published in April.
When will the conference start and finish?
The conference will begin on Tuesday, 1 July and finish on Thursday, 3 July 2025.
3. Presenting
Will I be able to present my paper online?
The 2025 BRISMES conference is planned to be held fully in person at Newcastle University. We ask you to please register for the conference only if you plan to attend and present your paper in person.
How long should my paper presentation be at this year’s BRISMES conference?
Each presenter should speak for no more than 20 minutes, in order to allow plenty of time for each presentation and for a discussion/Q&A with the audience afterwards. Our suggested word count guideline for this is 2000-2200, but you may wish to tailor this to any visual aids or other elements to cover during your talk. You are welcome to use PowerPoint slides if you wish to. We recommend that you send us a copy of your presentation so we can provide a back-up and have it loaded up in advance for you on the day. If you wish to avail of this, please send your presentation to conference@brismes.org.
What is the Policy on Land or Territorial Acknowledgement?
In alignment with the UN Declaration, this policy is that when registering for the BRISMES conference participants will:
- acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the institution to which they are affiliated is located, and/or:
- acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which research was conducted.
For more information, please read the Policy here: https://www.brismes.ac.uk/conf...
4. Registering
When can I register for the 2025 conference?
Registration for presenting delegates will open in February.
Can I attend the conference if I am not presenting a paper?
Yes, people not presenting can definitely attend. Registration for non-speaking delegates will open in April.
I am not a BRISMES member. Can I become a member to avail of the reduced conference registration rates?
Yes! BRISMES members are eligible for discounted registration rates for the annual conference as well as a number of other benefits. Please see here for further information about BRISMES membership.
5. Post-Conference
Will I be able to obtain a document confirming my participation in the conference?
Yes, we can produce this for you following the conclusion of the conference: please send us a request for this to conference@brismes.org.
Is there a possibility of publishing my paper?
Although the BRISMES Conference itself does not involve a direct route to publication, please note that BRISMES produces The British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. Five issues of this journal are published each year, and BRISMES members receive a copy of these as part of their membership. Please see here for more information about the journal.