1. New online Persian literature courses: Farrokhzad, Hafez, Rumi, etc. Ghand-e Parsi Academy of Persian Language and Literature: I. Forugh Farrokhzad’s Life and Works: A Deep Dive into Forugh’s Feminist Poetry The sessions are designed for readers of Persian of all levels (basic, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers) as

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ONLINE Contributions to the “Alevi Encyclopedia”
The Alevi Encyclopedia is a multilingual, open-access academic platform for Alevism and related fields. It welcomes scholarly contributions in Turkish, English, and German. Previously published works such as articles, book chapters, dictionary/encyclopedia entries, thesis excerpts, or journalistic essays may be revised and formatted according to the Alevi Encyclopedia criteria. Ongoing or unpublished research may also be submitted.
Deadline for contributions: 15 June 2026. Information: https://tinyurl.com/ycyv5ue9

1. Online: Cluster of Excellence Lecture Event: Imperial Infrastructures of Communication across Eurasia Convened by Tijana Krstic (Central European University) and Nina Mirnig (University of Vienna) Date and Time Monday 8th June 2026, 5:00 PM CET // 8:00 AM PST Venue Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies, University

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1. Hybrid Conference: Health and the Environment in the Preindustrial World: Multidisciplinary Approaches Our upcoming conference “Health and the Environment in the Preindustrial World: Multidisciplinary Approaches” that will take place on 23-24 July 2026 in a Hybrid format, with in-person attendance at Monash University, Caulfield Campus in Victoria, Australia. Registration closes on the 26 June. 

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Programme can be found here.