Workshop: “Al-Maʾmūn on Tafḍīl ʿAlī” with Nebil Husayn, University of Miami

From Professor Husayn: Salam! I am excited to share with you two fascinating texts portraying debates that occurred in the Abbasid royal court of al-Maʾmūn. For our first session, we will examine a Shiʿi text that features al-Imām al-Jawād deconstructing hadith exalting Abū Bakr and ʿUmar. For our second session, we will examine a Sunni text that features the … Continue reading Workshop: “Al-Maʾmūn on Tafḍīl ʿAlī” with Nebil Husayn, University of Miami

Summer School: Philology and Manuscripts from the Muslim World, Leiden University, June 16, 2023

Date: 21 August - 1 September 2023 Costs: Tuition cost will be 600 euros. Level: The course is meant for graduate students (MA and PhD) and researchers. Language: English. Non-native speakers are required to have a command of English equivalent to at least TOEFL 550. Scholarships: There are two scholarships to cover the tuition for students who don't have access … Continue reading Summer School: Philology and Manuscripts from the Muslim World, Leiden University, June 16, 2023

MESA Malcolm H. Kerr Dissertation Awards, July 1, 2023

Students completing their dissertations between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 may submit entries for the Malcolm H. Kerr Dissertation Awards. The competition is meant to recognize exceptional achievement in research and writing for/of dissertations in Middle East studies. Winner in each category (social sciences and humanities) is awarded $1,000. Kerr Dissertation Awards Nominations Guidelines.

Call for Abstracts: 2nd Global AI + Regulation Emerging Scholars Workshop, October 19-20, apply by July 16, 2023

Global AI + Regulation Emerging Scholars Workshop (with Paper Award) (English) Emerging scholars in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and regulation will have the opportunity to discuss their draft paper with leading scholars in the field of AI and the law, as well as from the other participants of the workshop, such that feedback could be incorporated … Continue reading Call for Abstracts: 2nd Global AI + Regulation Emerging Scholars Workshop, October 19-20, apply by July 16, 2023

Poster Session on AI and Society (with Poster Award) (English or French), October 19-20, apply by July 16, 2023

The international AI and society conference on October 19-20 will also feature a bilingual (French/English) poster session showcasing the latest research and developments in AI and society, allowing for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to discuss their work and exchange ideas with a diverse audience. We seek submissions from a wide range of disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary authorship and … Continue reading Poster Session on AI and Society (with Poster Award) (English or French), October 19-20, apply by July 16, 2023

Intensive Summer 2023 Intermediate Persian (Online), July 31 – August 27, 2023, application by July 20, 2023

Mejlis Institute, Armenia-based NGO, is pleased to announce the launch of a new online month-long intensive Persian language course for lower to upper-intermediate level students. The course, running from 31st July to 27th August 2023, is designed for students who would like to immerse themselves in the Persian language and learn more about the intricate social tapestry of Iran. … Continue reading Intensive Summer 2023 Intermediate Persian (Online), July 31 – August 27, 2023, application by July 20, 2023

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