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Conference: Policing Issues in the 21st Century, AALS, April 28, 2023

From the organizers: As the law review submission season heats up, I wanted to send another reminder about the Criminal Procedure Section's First Annual Junior/Senior Scholars Conference this spring! If … Continue reading Conference: Policing Issues in the 21st Century, AALS, April 28, 2023

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  • November 2025

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2025-10-31

Call for Papers: American Society for Premodern Asia Annual Meeting, October 31, 2025

Call for Papers: American Society for Premodern Asia Annual Meeting, October 31, 2025

October 31

Call for Papers: American Society for Premodern Asia Annual Meeting, October 31, 2025

From the organizers: The 236th Meeting of the American Society for Premodern Asia will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 through Monday, April 27, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA USA. … Continue reading Call for Papers: American Society for Premodern Asia Annual Meeting, October 31, 2025

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2025-11-03

Position Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, Princeton University, November 3, 2025

Position Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, Princeton University, November 3, 2025

November 3

Position Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, Princeton University, November 3, 2025

From the institution: The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies Postdoctoral Research Associate(s) Application Details The Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian … Continue reading Position Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, Princeton University, November 3, 2025

6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Ozkan Karabulut (Harvard University), “Scripturalization of the Alevi Mystical Poetry,” November 3, 2025 @6:15pm

November 3 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Ozkan Karabulut (Harvard University), “Scripturalization of the Alevi Mystical Poetry,” November 3, 2025 @6:15pm

Ozkan Karabulut (PhD Candidate, HMES) will join us to share a chapter titled "Scripturalization of the Alevi Mystical Poetry" on November 3rd. We will be meeting from 6:15-7:30pm in the … Continue reading Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Ozkan Karabulut (Harvard University), “Scripturalization of the Alevi Mystical Poetry,” November 3, 2025 @6:15pm

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2025-11-05

Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

November 5 - November 7

Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

From the organizers: Hello everyone, We are pleased to announce that the 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization (EAAMO’25) will take place November 5–7, … Continue reading Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Lecture: “Law Between Self and Society: Collective Duties in Islamic Law—Past, Present, and Future” with Prof. Adnan A. Zulfiqar (Boston College), UC Irvine, November 5, 2025 @5:30pm

November 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Lecture: “Law Between Self and Society: Collective Duties in Islamic Law—Past, Present, and Future” with Prof. Adnan A. Zulfiqar (Boston College), UC Irvine, November 5, 2025 @5:30pm

From the organizer: "Law Between Self and Society: Collective Duties in Islamic Law—Past, Present, and Future" Mohannad and Rana Malas Lecture in Islamic Legal Studies Presented by Professor Adnan A. … Continue reading Lecture: “Law Between Self and Society: Collective Duties in Islamic Law—Past, Present, and Future” with Prof. Adnan A. Zulfiqar (Boston College), UC Irvine, November 5, 2025 @5:30pm

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2025-11-05

Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

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2025-11-05

Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Islamic Law Speaker Series: Youssef Belal (United Nations), “Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges,” November 11, 2025 @12:30pm

November 11 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Islamic Law Speaker Series: Youssef Belal (United Nations), “Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges,” November 11, 2025 @12:30pm

TUE 11 NOV 2025 | 12.30-1.30p US EST | Zoom Islamic Law Speaker Series :: Youssef Belal (United Nations) "Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges" Youssef Belal (United Nations) will present "Thinking the World with … Continue reading Islamic Law Speaker Series: Youssef Belal (United Nations), “Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges,” November 11, 2025 @12:30pm

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2025-11-13

Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

November 13 - November 15

Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

From ASLH: "Call for Papers American Society for Legal History 2025 ASLH Annual Meeting (November 13 – 15, 2025) The Program Committee of the American Society for Legal History invites proposals for … Continue reading Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

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2025-11-13

Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

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2025-11-13

Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

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2025-11-16

Conference: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

Conference: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

November 16

Conference: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

From the organizers: The 2nd Muslims in AI Conference, hosted by MRN–STEM Muslims, is happening at Imperial College London on Sunday, 16 November, inshā’Allāh. Join us for an inspiring day … Continue reading Conference: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

2025-11-16

Call for Papers: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

Call for Papers: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

November 16

Call for Papers: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

From the organizers: The 2nd Muslims in AI Conference, hosted by MRN–STEM Muslims, is happening at Imperial College London on Sunday, 16 November, inshā’Allāh. Join us for an inspiring day … Continue reading Call for Papers: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

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6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Cem Turkoz (Harvard University), “Ottoman Natural Philosophy in Seventeenth-Century Context: The Evolution of the Canon,” November 17, 2025 @6:15pm

November 17 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Cem Turkoz (Harvard University), “Ottoman Natural Philosophy in Seventeenth-Century Context: The Evolution of the Canon,” November 17, 2025 @6:15pm

Cem Turkoz (PhD Candidate, NELC) will join us to share a chapter titled “Ottoman Natural Philosophy in Seventeenth-Century Context: The Evolution of the Canon” on November 17th. Efe Balıkçıoğlu (Associate, … Continue reading Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Cem Turkoz (Harvard University), “Ottoman Natural Philosophy in Seventeenth-Century Context: The Evolution of the Canon,” November 17, 2025 @6:15pm

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2025-11-20

Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

November 20 - November 22

Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

From the organizers: In premodern Islamic societies, poetry was one of the central literary forms for transmitting and disseminating knowledge. Poetry can be found in almost all fields of knowledge, … Continue reading Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

2025-11-20

Call for Papers: “Islam and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities,” North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies, November 20, 2025

Call for Papers: “Islam and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities,” North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies, November 20, 2025

November 20

Call for Papers: “Islam and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities,” North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies, November 20, 2025

From the organizers: The North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (NAAIMS) has issued a call for papers for a fall conference on “Islam and AI: Challenges and Opportunities.” … Continue reading Call for Papers: “Islam and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities,” North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies, November 20, 2025

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2025-11-20

Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

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2025-11-20

Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

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2025-11-30

Call for Applications: The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization 2026-2027 Research fellowship, November 30, 2025

Call for Applications: The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization 2026-2027 Research fellowship, November 30, 2025

November 30

Call for Applications: The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization 2026-2027 Research fellowship, November 30, 2025

The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization will be accepting applications for its 2026-2027 research fellowships from November 1 until … Continue reading Call for Applications: The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization 2026-2027 Research fellowship, November 30, 2025

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October 31
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Call for Papers: American Society for Premodern Asia Annual Meeting, October 31, 2025

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November 3
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Position Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Sharmin & Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies, Princeton University, November 3, 2025

November 3 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Ozkan Karabulut (Harvard University), “Scripturalization of the Alevi Mystical Poetry,” November 3, 2025 @6:15pm

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November 5
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Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

November 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Lecture: “Law Between Self and Society: Collective Duties in Islamic Law—Past, Present, and Future” with Prof. Adnan A. Zulfiqar (Boston College), UC Irvine, November 5, 2025 @5:30pm

November 5
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Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

November 5
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Conference: 5th ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, University of Pittsburgh, November 5-7, 2025

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November 11
November 11 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Islamic Law Speaker Series: Youssef Belal (United Nations), “Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges,” November 11, 2025 @12:30pm

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November 13
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Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

November 13
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Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

November 13
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Call for Papers: ASLH 2025 Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, November 13-15, 2025

November 17
November 17 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Cem Turkoz (Harvard University), “Ottoman Natural Philosophy in Seventeenth-Century Context: The Evolution of the Canon,” November 17, 2025 @6:15pm

November 16
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Conference: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

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Call for Papers: Muslims in AI, Imperial College London, November 16, 2025

November 17
November 17 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Cem Turkoz (Harvard University), “Ottoman Natural Philosophy in Seventeenth-Century Context: The Evolution of the Canon,” November 17, 2025 @6:15pm

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November 20
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Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

All day

Call for Papers: “Islam and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities,” North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies, November 20, 2025

November 20
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Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

November 20
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Call for Papers: International Conference “Poetry and Knowledge,” University of Münster, November 20-22, 2025

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November 30
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Call for Applications: The Abdallah S. Kamel Center at the Yale Law School for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization 2026-2027 Research fellowship, November 30, 2025

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