Archive for April 1st, 2025

1. Chapters on “Innovation During the Later Crusades: War & Society” for Book Edited by Martin Neuding Skoog and Stefan Stantche

We will explore the changing character of warfare and statecraft as they relate to the history of crusades after 1291. This volume aims to synthesize current scholarship, present informative case studies, and refine methodologies for studying innovation during the Later Crusades. The volume’s intended audience is broad: specialists, generalist historians, political scientists, students, and anyone with an interest in the history of crusades.

Deadline for abstracts: 31 August 2025. Information: https://mailchi.mp/mediterraneanseminar/contribute-innovation-during-the-later-crusades-war-society?e=82aeb6c61d

2. “Selecting Linguistically Appropriate Literary Texts in Teaching Persian Language”
Dr. Mahbod Ghaffari
University of Cambridge

Saturday, 5 April 2025, 12:00 USCT/1:00 EDT  

Zoom Registration Link:
https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/xVWCr9HHQ4SQkzmQ-NlB3w

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

3. Lecturer in Middle Eastern History
University College London
In this role, the appointee will be responsible for producing high-impact research that contributes to the broader historiographical and theoretical debates in Middle Eastern history. Teaching responsibilities will include designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Middle Eastern history, as well as contributing to broader survey courses in world history, historiography, and historical methodologies.
Deadline | 11 April 2025
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4. PhD in Classical Arabic and Islamic Linguistics
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
This PhD research will explore the development of classical Arabic linguistic and grammatical studies within the broader framework of Islamic disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute to the work package on external influences on the Arabic linguistic thinking, specifically exploring the interplay between Islamic scholarly traditions and classical Arabic language studies.
Deadline | 7 May 2025
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5. Call for Applications | Rewriting World Archaeology: Middle East Writing Group (2025-2026)

 Online workshops and in-person workshop at BIAA, Türkiye

This programme is designed to equip a cohort of ECRs with the necessary knowledge and skills to access and publish in reputable, international, peer-reviewed academic journals, to develop and lead bold research agendas, and to share their results with the public. It is intended that the programme will significantly advance the careers of these ECRs, strengthen their ability to rewrite the archaeology and cultural heritage of the Middle East, and to use this heritage to help forge a more equitable world archaeology.

Deadline | 14 April 2025

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