Shii News – Academic Items

1. Zoom: The Forgotten German Civilians of Persia

Professor P Khosronejad will be sharing fascinating research on the forgotten German civilians from Persia who were interned in Australia during WWII. Discover the remarkable research, untold stories, cultural legacies and the powerful impact these families had on post-war.

This event will also feature Mrs. Helga (Girschik) Griffin, the only surviving female from this group, who will share personal memories of life in the Internment Camp.

Friday 1^st August 2025

Iluka Library 2-4 pm (Sydney time)

Online zoom link:

https://uws.zoom.us/j/82662853883…

Meeting ID: 826 6285 3883

Password: 388690

2. CfP: Text, Context and Interpretation: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Qur’an

Sharjah, April 8–9, 2026 | الشارقة في 8–9 أبريل 2026

Department of Arabic and Translation Studies (ATS) | قسم دراسات العربية والترجمة

American University of Sharjah (AUS) | الجامعة الأميركية في الشارقة

Abstract submission deadline: November 17, 2025

https://info.aus.edu/text-content-and-interpretationhttps://info.aus.edu/text-content-and-interpretation