Recent news from the Society
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...
BRISMES has extended the submission deadline for the next annual conference, 'Proliferating Entanglements: Matter and Meaning in the Middle East,' at Lancaster University, 1-3 July 2024.
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.
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).