Thrilled to share the first look at Poetics and Politics of Islamic Imaginaries! 🎉 What animates Islamic politics? Coming soon from @uclpress.bsky.social 🔗 uclpress.co.uk/book/poetics-and-politics-of-islamic-imaginaries/ @takhayyul.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu @uclpress.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

Poetics and Politics of Islamic Imaginaries

Poetics and Politics of Islamic Imaginaries shows how narratives of culture, masculinist restoration and revolutionary spirit drive, connect and reinvent different forms of politics in Muslim majority...

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IAS Book Launch: Biography of a Revolution 22 June 6-8pm Tracing the long genealogy of Egyptian feminist organising across the twentieth century, she shows how women's resistance to both state & domestic violence created the political conditions for 2011. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Biography of a Revolution

We are welcoming Lucia Sorbera for the launch of her book Biography of a Revolution. The Feminist Roots of Human Rights in Egypt.

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IAS Book Launch: Biography of a Revolution. The Feminist Roots of Human Rights in Egypt. 22 June 6-8pm At the centre of Lucia Sorbera's book are women human rights defenders — the activists, organisers, and survivors whose work made the Egyptian revolution possible. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Biography of a Revolution

We are welcoming Lucia Sorbera for the launch of her book Biography of a Revolution. The Feminist Roots of Human Rights in Egypt.

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Coffee, Currants, and Sherbets: The ‘Exotic’ World of Cross-Cultural Food-Making in Early Modern Europe and the Middle East 19 Jun 2:30-5:30 pm Online and @warburginstitute.bsky.social Explores the relationship between migration & food history (1500-1800). warburg.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

Coffee, Currants, and Sherbets: The ‘Exotic’ World of Cross-Cultural Food-Making in Early Modern Europe and the Middle East

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We welcome Stefan Williamson Fa to present his monograph: 'Sonic Relations. Devotion and Community in Turkey's Eastern Borderlands' 3 June 2026, 6-8pm The book examines how sound shapes religious and communal life among Shi‘i Muslims living in eastern Turkey. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Sonic Relations

We are welcoming Stefan Williamson Fa to the IAS to present his first monograph Sonic Relations. Devotion and Community in Turkey's Eastern Borderlands.

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Our last big hurrah before we're shut down. We hope you can join us (free lunch!) 28 April 2026, 9am-5pm www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Reflections Symposium: Celebrating the UCL Institute of Advanced Studies

A one-day symposium that will celebrate the wealth of highly innovative, interdisciplinary research that has been generated within the auspices of the IAS over the last ten years.

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IAS Book Launch: Critical Conditions: My Diary of the Syrian Revolution. 21 April 2026, 5pm–6:30pm We welcome award-winning Syrian journalist and media activist Hadi Abdullah for the presentation of his book. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Critical Conditions

We welcome award-winning Syrian journalist and media activist Hadi Abdullah for the presentation of this book Critical Conditions: My Diary of the Syrian Revolution.

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Award-winning journalist & activist Hadi Abdullah presents his book 'Critical Conditions: My Diary of the Syrian Revolution' 📅21 Apr 5pm From the aftermath of revolution, war & exile, the book is an account of survival & a meditation on witnessing, resistance & memory. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Critical Conditions

We welcome award-winning Syrian journalist and media activist Hadi Abdullah for the presentation of this book Critical Conditions: My Diary of the Syrian Revolution.

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'There are three ways to end the war, and none are easy'. Dr Christian Emery (SSEES) writes for the LSE United States Politics and Policy Blog on the US-Iran conflict: blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...

The US war on Iran has vague deadlines, unclear victory goals and exit strategy, and no easy way to end | LSE United States Politics and Policy

There are three ways Trump could bring the war to a close quickly and declare victory, though none are easy.

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It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that the UCL Faculties of Social & Historical Sciences and Arts & Humanities have decided to close the IAS. We will close our doors forever on 31 July 2026. Follow the link to leave thoughts, comments, memories 💗 www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

All good things come to an end

It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that the UCL Faculties of Social & Historical Sciences and Arts & Humanities have decided to close the IAS on 31 July 2026.

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IAS Book Launch: Out of Gaza 4 December 2025, 6pm-8pm With @uclmiddleeast.bsky.social we are delighted to host Katharina Galor for the launch of her book 'Out of Gaza. A Tale of Love, Exile, and Friendship'. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Book Launch: Recognition Politics in Settler Colonial States: Normalizing Dispossession and Elimination in Palestine 23 October 2025, 6pm-8pm Along with @ucl-ias.bsky.social, we are delighted to host Emile Badarin for the launch of his book. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Recognition Politics in Settler Colonial States

The IAS and the UCL Middle East Research Centre are delighted to host Emile Badarin for the launch of his book 'Recognition Politics in Settler Colonial States: Normalizing Dispossession and Eliminati...

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Colonizing Palestine: The Zionist Left and the Making of the Palestinian Nakba 14 Oct 5-7pm with @sprc-ucl.bsky.social We're pleased to welcome Prof Areej Sabbagh Khoury for a public conversation about her scholarship and the current dynamics in Israel and Palestine. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Colonizing Palestine: The Zionist Left and the Making of the Palestinian Nakba

UCL Middle East Research Centre and UCL Sarah Parker Remond Centre is pleased to welcome Professor Areej Sabbagh Khoury (Berkeley and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) for a public conversation abou...

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Palestinian Childhoods: Solidarity and Ṣumūd 1–14 September 2025, 10am-4pm An immersive experience to counter the dehumanisation of the Palestinian people: exhibition, film screenings, community events, international conference, family days. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Palestinian Childhoods: Solidarity and Ṣumūd

An immersive experience to counter the dehumanisation of the Palestinian people: exhibition, film screenings, community events, international conference, family days.

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Palestinian Childhoods: Solidarity and Ṣumūd 1–14 September 2025, UCL East This exhibition seeks to witness and convey Palestinian children’s struggle for everyday life, love, play and learning in the face of loss and brutality. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Book launch: Recognition Politics in Settler Colonial States: Normalizing Dispossession & Elimination in Palestine 23 October 6pm We and @ucl-ias.bsky.social are delighted to host Emile Badarin @ebadarin.com for the launch of his new book. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Recognition Politics in Settler Colonial States

The IAS and the UCL Middle East Research Centre are delighted to host Emile Badarin for the launch of his book 'Recognition Politics in Settler Colonial States: Normalizing Dispossession and Eliminati...

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Transforming early years education through arts and play in Lebanon and Jordan 29 May 2025, 11:00 – 13:00 Explore the power of play drawing from the findings of a collaborative research project – in collaboration with Seenaryo. www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

Transforming early years education through arts and play in Lebanon and Jordan

Explore the power of play drawing from the findings of a collaborative research project – in collaboration with Seenaryo.

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IAS Book Launch: Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence and the Politics of Expertise TONIGHT! 12 May, 6-8pm www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence and the Politics of Expertise

Join author Nikolas Kosmatopoulos for the launch of his new book which examines the politics of expertise in the practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon.

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Master Peace: Lebanon's Violence & the Politics of Expertise 12 May 6pm Based on multi-sited ethnographic research, the book examines the politics of expertise in the application of metropolitan theories of violence & practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence and the Politics of Expertise

Join author Nikolas Kosmatopoulos for the launch of his new book which examines the politics of expertise in the practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon.

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Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence and the Politics of Expertise 12 May 6-8pm Join author Nikolas Kosmatopoulos for the launch of his new book which examines the politics of expertise in the practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence and the Politics of Expertise

Join author Nikolas Kosmatopoulos for the launch of his new book which examines the politics of expertise in the practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon.

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Data storytelling for liberation 20 May 2025, 6–8pm at UCL Join designers Mona Chalabi and Ahmad Barclay to discuss their book 'Visualizing Palestine: A Chronicle of Colonialism and the Struggle for Liberation'. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Data storytelling for liberation

Join designers Mona Chalabi and Ahmad Barclay to discuss their book 'Visualizing Palestine: A Chronicle of Colonialism and the Struggle for Liberation'.

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Book Launch: Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence & the Politics of Expertise Join author Nikolas Kosmatopoulos for the launch of his new book, examining the politics of expertise in the practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon. 12 May 6-8pm @ucl-ias.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Book Launch: Master Peace. Lebanon's Violence and the Politics of Expertise

Join author Nikolas Kosmatopoulos for the launch of his new book which examines the politics of expertise in the practices of peacemaking in post–civil war Lebanon.

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IAS Book Talk: Paths Made by Walking: The Work of Howzevi Women in Iran 15 April 2025, 5pm-7pm Join us and @ucl-ias.bsky.social in welcoming author Amina Tawasil for this event. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Book talk: Paths Made by Walking

Join the Middle East Research Centre in welcoming author Amina Tawasil for this book talk on 'Paths Made by Walking: The Work of Howzevi Women in Iran"

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UCL History Department: Lecturer in Middle Eastern History (full-time, permanent, standard research & teaching contract). From 1600 CE onward, 'with a focus on any thematic, political, social, economic, or cultural aspects of the region’s history'. Deadline 11 April: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ128/l...

📣Provincialising the Anthropocene Research Labs Grants - deadline extended 🎉! UCL Anthropocene & @ucl-ias.bsky.social are offering grants of up to £2,000-£3,000💰for researchers to work on cross-disciplinary themes related to the September 2025 Conference. Apply by 4 April! 🔗 shorturl.at/VrGRn

Understanding Syria through Syrian Voices: Stories of Revolution 17 March, 6 - 8pm, Kings College London Wendy Pearlman shares Syrians' stories of revolution, displacement, and exile, drawn from over 500 interviews she conducted. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

Understanding Syria through Syrian Voices: Stories of Revolution

Wendy Pearlman shares Syrians' stories of revolution, displacement, and exile, drawn from over 500 interviews she conducted.

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📢 Calling all UCL SHAPE ECRs (arts, humanities or social sciences) Want some advice on Getting Published? 📑📚 Join our interactive workshop on 5th March, 2-4pm at the IAS, UCL www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Early Career Network Workshop: Getting Published

This interactive workshop will cover all aspects of building a strong publication record as an ECR.

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Islamophobia: The intensification of racism against Muslim communities in the UK 11 Feb 2025 5-7pm Dr Shabna Begum will present key findings and issues from the Trust's recent report examining rising Islamophobia in the UK and the impact for Muslim communities. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Islamophobia: The intensification of racism against Muslim communities in the UK

Dr Shabna Begum, Director of the Runnymede Trust, will present key findings and issues from the Trust's recent report examining rising Islamophobia in the UK and the impact for Muslim communities.

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📢Calling all UCL ECRs & PhDs in A&H and SHS 📢 (if you are not in A&H or SHS you just need to find a suitable collaborator who is!) The IAS Octagon Grant is open for applications 🎉🙌🏽 Apply by 24 Feb - get writing! www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

IAS Octagon Fund open for applications

The Octagon Small Grants Fund supports UCL-based early-career researchers, including research students, from Arts & Humanities and Social & Historical Sciences. Apply by 24th February.

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