EURAMES Info Service 18/2015

CONFERENCES
 
1. International Symposium: "Leaving One's Trace in Society: Individuals, Waqf
Foundations and Circles of Power in Islam", GDRI International Research Network on
Waqf (CNRS), TELEMME-MMSH, Aix-en-Provence, 4-5 June 2015 

2. Interdisciplinary Workshop: "A Sea that Links and Binds: Cooperation, Coercion
and Compulsion across the Red Sea from the Eighteenth Century to the Present",
Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin,  4-5 June 2015

3. Workshop : “Security, Crime, Punishment, and Prisons in the Late Ottoman Empire”,
Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin,  9 June 2015

4. Conference: "Elements of Proof and Commercial Litigations in the Mediterranean
(15th – 19th century), Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, 18-20 June 2015 
 
5. International Conference: "Modernizers. Changing Science and Society in the
Middle East and North Africa (1870s-1930s)", Laboratoire SPHERE, CNRS-Université
Paris Diderot, 24-25 June 2015 X
 
6. Symposium and Art Exhibition: “Women Life-Writing: Migration, Language and
Identity”, University of Manchester, 29 June 2015  
 
7. Third Biennial Conference on Syria: "Moving Beyond the Stalemate," University of
St. Andrews, Scotland, 1-3 July 2015 
 
8. Conference: "Media in the Contemporary Middle East", Middle East Institute,
National University of Singapore, 3-4 September 2015 
 
9. International Conference: “Women’s Knowledge and Gender Politics: Local and
Global”, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 9-11 October 2015
 
10. International Conference: "The 'State' of Lebanon: Concepts of Political Order
in Crisis?”, Orient-Institut Beirut, Lebanon, 15-16 October 2015 
 
11. International Conference: "The Geo-Politics of the Middle East", Deakin
University, Melbourne, Australia, 28-29 October 2015  
 
12. International Conference: "Mediterranean Farming System’s Crises, Food Security
and Peasant Resistance", Beja, Tunisia, 29- 31 October 2015 
 
13. Fifth Arab-Turkish Congress of Social Sciences: "Security and Geopolitics", Cadi
Ayad University, Marrakesh, 2-4 November 2015 
 
14. Conference: “Contending Religions, Identities and Space – Living Together in
Contemporary Africa and Europe”, University of Macerata, 12-13 November 2015
 
15. Conference: “Migrants: Communities, Borders, Memories, Conflicts”, University of
Catania, Italy, 17-19 March 2016
 
 
POSITIONS
 
16. Post-doc Research Associate for Analysis of Jewish Text Material in the COBHUNI
Project, University of Hamburg 
 
17. Senior Analyst on Egypt for Crisis Group  
 
18. Assistant Professor (tenure track) of Middle East/Islamic World History, Denison
University (near Columbus, OH)  
 
19. Faculty Position in International Relations at the Assistant Professor Level at
Notre Dame University Louaize (NDU), Lebanon 
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
20. Summer Schools on "Culture and Society in the Middle East and Arabic Language"
and "Government and Politics in the Middle East", London Middle East Institute, 22
June - 23 July 2015  
 
21. Summer Program on “The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: Understanding Both Sides”,
Galilee Institute’s Centre of Middle East and Religious Studies, Israel, 15-27 July
2015
 
22. Workshop: “Palestine Refugees and the Interpretation of Article 1D”, Oxford
Rights Workshops, Oxford, 27 July 2015
 
23. Workshop for Post-graduate and Early Career Researcher: "Islam in Context",
University of Durham, 18 August 2015 
 
24. Nominations to the Holberg Prize 2016 
 
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CONFERENCES
 
1. International Symposium: "Leaving One's Trace in Society: Individuals, Waqf
Foundations and Circles of Power in Islam", GDRI International Research Network on
Waqf (CNRS), TELEMME-MMSH, Aix-en-Provence, 4-5 June 2015 
 
Nine institutional partners in Algeria, France, Japan, Malaysia, Palestine and
Tunisia have organized this international symposium. In the final year of its four
year program, this symposium places the individual in the center of analysis in
relation to the impact of the waqf-habous foundations in Middle Eastern societies
and Islamic communities.
 
Principal Investigator: Randi Deguilhem, Professor, CNRS, France
deguilhem@mmsh.univ-aix.fr;
Program: http://telemme.mmsh.univ-aix.fr/activites/rencontre.aspx?id=934
  
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2. Interdisciplinary Workshop: "A Sea that Links and Binds: Cooperation, Coercion
and Compulsion across the Red Sea from the Eighteenth Century to the Present",
Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin,  4-5 June 2015

This workshop  is open to the public. Please register at: Steven.Serels@zmo.de.
Program:
www.zmo.de/veranstaltungen/2015/Konferenzen/Workshop_sea_that_links_and_binds.pdf

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3. Workshop : “Security, Crime, Punishment, and Prisons in the Late Ottoman Empire”,
Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin,  9 June 2015

This workshop is organized by  Ufuk Adak in cooperation with EUME/Forum
Transregionale Studien and  Zentrum Moderner Orient. It is open to the public.
Please register at: eume@trafo-berlin.de. Program:
www.zmo.de/veranstaltungen/2015/Konferenzen/2015-05-20-Workshop_ZMO_ScheduleFINAL.pdf

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4. Conference: "Elements of Proof and Commercial Litigations in the Mediterranean
(15th – 19th Century), Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, 18-20 June 2015 
 
The conference will focus on the encounters, compromises and possible exchanges
which resulted from conflicts involving economic actors from Europe to the Ottoman
Empire and North Africa. It will analyze the procedures of dispute resolution
through the production and circulation of certificates and written testimonies. 
 
Program and information in French
http://f.hypotheses.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1058/files/2015/05/FLYER_FR_Programme-Elements-de-preuve.pdf
and in English
http://f.hypotheses.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1058/files/2015/05/FLYER_En_Program-Elements-of-Proof.pdf
 
 
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5. International Conference: "Modernizers. Changing Science and Society in the
Middle East and North Africa (1870s-1930s)", Laboratoire SPHERE, CNRS-Université
Paris Diderot, 24-25 June 2015 
 
This event is funded by the Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships Programme,
European Union. The entry is free to anyone interested. Program and further
information: www.sphere.univ-paris-diderot.fr/spip.php?article1505&lang=fr
 
 
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6. Symposium and Art Exhibition: “Women Life-Writing: Migration, Language and
Identity”, University of Manchester, 29 June 2015  
 
Participation free of charge but registration is required. Information and program:
www.casaw.ac.uk/news-events/women-life-writing-migration-language-and-identity-symposium-and-art-exhibition/
 
 
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7. Third Biennial Conference on Syria: "Moving Beyond the Stalemate," University of
St. Andrews, Scotland, 1-3 July 2015 
 
The international conference will bring together in one place the largest and most
diverse concentration of scholars of Syria. It will feature papers by some 25 based
on innovative and cutting edge research.
 
Deadline for early bird registration: 1 June 2015. Program and further information:
http://syriaconfstandrews2015.co.uk/ 
 
 
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8. Conference: "Media in the Contemporary Middle East", Middle East Institute,
National University of Singapore, 3-4 September 2015 
 
The aim of the conference is to explore a variety of approaches to media usage in
the Arab world, Turkey, and Iran. These include online activism, cultural
production, as well as professional usage of media. Topics to discuss are related to
political blogging and citizen journalism, social media and participation culture,
visual and textual cultural production online, as well as gender equality and Arab
media.
 
For registration contact Nele Lenze nele@nus.edu.sg. Information:
https://mei.nus.edu.sg/index.php/web/static_page/mei-media-conference-3-4-september-2015
 
 
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9. International Conference: “Women’s Knowledge and Gender Politics: Local and
Global”, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 9-11 October 2015
 
This Conference identifies several themes for critical inquiry and creative
engagement in gender and women’s studies and related interdisciplinary fields in
social sciences and humanities.
 
Extended deadline for abstracts: 20 June 2015. Information:
www.gws2.metu.edu.tr/conference2015 
 
 
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10. International Conference: "The 'State' of Lebanon: Concepts of Political Order
in Crisis?”, Orient-Institut Beirut, Lebanon, 15-16 October 2015 
 
The workshop aims at examining the explanatory value of various classical and new
conceptual approaches towards political order and governance in understanding the
functioning of state and society in Lebanon despite the country's fragility. 
 
Deadline for proposals: 30 June 2015. Information:
www.orient-institut.org/index.php?id=44&tx_news_pi1[action]=eventDetail&tx_news_pi1[news]=237&tx_news_pi1[controller]=News&cHash=7627f842a059354f63acd0425cf077b0

 
 
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11. International Conference: "The Geo-Politics of the Middle East", Deakin
University, Melbourne, Australia, 28-29 October 2015  
 
This interdisciplinary international conference examines the evolving geo-politics
of the Middle East in light of current conflicts and ever shifting allegiances.
Deadline for proposals: 31 July 2015. Information:
www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/adricg/events/geopolitics-in-the-middle-east
 
 
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12. International Conference: "Mediterranean Farming System’s Crises, Food Security
and Peasant Resistance", Beja, Tunisia, 29- 31 October 2015 
 
The "Tunisian-Mediterranean Association for Historical, Social and Economic Studies"
(TMA/HSES) & "Tunisian World Center for Studies, Research, and Development"
(TWC/SRD) will hold this international conference. Deadline for abstracts: 31 May
2015. Information: http://calenda.org/317105 
 
 
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13. Fifth Arab-Turkish Congress of Social Sciences: "Security and Geopolitics", Cadi
Ayad University, Marrakesh, 2-4 November 2015 
 
The conference in concerned with the cultural, economic, political, social aspects
of Turkish-Arab relations. Deadline for abstracts: 1 June 2015. Information:
www.atcoss.org/en/content/call-for-papers/128
 
 
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14. Conference: “Contending Religions, Identities and Space – Living Together in
Contemporary Africa and Europe”, University of Macerata, 12-13 November 2015
 
This conference aims to discuss the multifaceted dimension that religious discourses
are assuming in both contemporary Africa and Europe. The ultimate aim is to
investigate if and to what extent challenges posed by religious discourses  in
Europe  occurred also  in African  societies and polities, defying dominant
representations of Europe's uniqueness.
 
Deadline for proposals: 14 July 2015. Information:
http://cirafrica.unimc.it/it/contending-religions/call-for-papers
 
 
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15. Conference: “Migrants: Communities, Borders, Memories, Conflicts”, University of
Catania, Italy, 17-19 March 2016
 
The conference puts the spotlight on migration meant as a general phenomenon that
has affected Muslim-majority societies across history and can be approached from
different disciplinary perspectives. Interdisciplinary proposals are welcome as well
as proposals focusing on distinct areas of interest in the field of Middle Eastern
studies.
 
Deadline for panel proposals: 30 August 2015. Information:
www.sesamoitalia.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CALL-eng-ULT.pdf
 
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POSITIONS
 
16. Post-doc Research Associate for Analysis of Jewish Text Material in the COBHUNI
Project, University of Hamburg 
 
The position will focus on the analysis of text material from the Jewish tradition
6th - 11th century making statements on pre-natal life as possible inter-texts for
the Islamic tradition. Duration of the full position 1 Sept 2015 to 31 Aug 2020.
 
Deadline for application: 17 June 2015. Information:
www.uni-hamburg.de/uhh/stellenangebote/wissenschaftliches-personal/aai-01-06-15_e.pdf
 
 
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17. Senior Analyst on Egypt for Crisis Group 
 
Based in the region, the senior analyst will research, produce reports and other
written materials, and conduct advocacy on security, political, governance and
social issues related to Egypt, and Egypt's relations with other actors in the
region. Requirements: *Master's degree in international relations, political
science, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience; *Three to five
years of professional experience in government, academia, international
organizations, NGOs or journalism; *Extensive knowledge of politics and society in
Egypt; etc.
 
Recruitment will remain open until the appropriate candidate is appointed.
Information:
http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/about/employment/careers/open-positions/senior-analyst-egypt.aspx?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email
 
 
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18. Assistant Professor (tenure track) of Middle East/Islamic World History, Denison
University (near Columbus, OH)  
 
Ph.D. and college-level teaching experience preferred; minimum requirement is Ph.D.
in History or related field. Appointment: 27 August 2016. Deadline for application:
13 November 2015. Further Information: https://employment.denison.edu/postings/962 
 
 
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19. Faculty Position in International Relations at the Assistant Professor Level at
Notre Dame University Louaize (NDU), Lebanon 
 
The position is starting late September 2015. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in
International Relations/Political Science with preference given to those who are
familiar with the Middle East context and politics. Previous teaching and/or
post-doctoral experience is a plus. The position is open until filled. Information
flps@ndu.edu.lb
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
20. Summer Schools on "Culture and Society in the Middle East and Arabic Language"
and "Government and Politics in the Middle East", London Middle East Institute, 22
June - 23 July 2015  
 
Further information:
www.soas.ac.uk/lmei/summerschool/culture-and-society-in-the-middle-east-and-arabic-language/
and www.soas.ac.uk/lmei/summerschool/government-and-politics/
 
 
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21. Summer Program on “The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: Understanding Both Sides”,
Galilee Institute’s Centre of Middle East and Religious Studies, Israel, 15-27 July
2015
 
The programme seeks to deepen the participants’ knowledge of conditions,
developments and trends in Israel and the Palestinian territories and to highlight
some of the diverse issues at the centre of the political, social and religious
divides. A limited number of tuition scholarships will be available to qualified
candidates. 
 
Deadline for registration: 16 June 2015. Information:
www.galilcol.ac.il/pictures/files/Summer2015C.pdf?elqTrackId=6B348C15F14A979E1047F76942C61D58&elq=33f4966417bd4b47b57d25b6abd26635&elqCampaignId=692&elqaid=705&elqat=1

 
 
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22. Workshop: “Palestine Refugees and the Interpretation of Article 1D”, Oxford
Rights Workshops, Oxford, 27 July 2015
 
This workshop will focus on legal issues relating to Palestinians who seek asylum in
the UK.  It will examine the historical situation of Palestine refugees,
international law of Palestine refugees and Article 1D’s interpretations and it will
litigate asylum claims in the UK and interpret the ECJs El Kott decision and UNHCR
interpretive notes under UK asylum law and practice.
 
Deadline for registration: 1 June 2015. Information:
www.oxfordrightsworkshops.co.uk/palestine-refugees-and-the-interpretation-of-art-1d/
 
 
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23. Workshop for Post-graduate and Early Career Researcher: "Islam in Context",
University of Durham, 18 August 2015 
 
Workshop leaders: Mehmet Asutay (Durham University), Marco Cinnirella (Royal
Holloway University of London), Amina Wadud (Virginia Commonwealth University). The
aim will be that the researchers participate in a number of different activities in
order to become better acquainted with the subject matter that they are researching
and the context in which they are researching it.
 
Submission Deadline: 17 June 2015. Information: laurens.de-rooij@durham.ac.uk or
law.ilm@durham.ac.uk.
 
 
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24. Nominations to the Holberg Prize 2016 
 
The Holberg Prize is awarded to scholars in the academic fields of the arts and
humanities, social sciences, law and theology, who have had a decisive influence on
international research and amounts to approximately 536,000 EUR / 600,000 USD
 
Nomination deadline: 15 June 2015. Information: www.holbergprisen.no/en and
solveig.stornes@holbergprisen.no