EURAMES Info Service 17/2016

CONFERENCES

1. Conference: "The Relationship between Ethics and Dialogue in Contemporary
Thought: The Moroccan Philosopher Taha Abderrahmane as a Case Study", Chouaid
Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco, 3-4 May 2016

2. Conference: “The History of Childhood in the Ottoman Empire”, Akdeniz University,
Antalya, Turkey, 6-7 May 2016

3. Conference: “Communication and Conflict: Iraq and Syria”, SOAS University of
London, 7 May 2016

4. Annual Conference of Turkish Studies: "(Re)production of Self and Space in
Turkey", Ipek University, Ankara, 23 May 2016

5. 5th European Congress on World and Global History on "Ruptures, Empires and
Revolutions", Central European University Budapest, Hungary, 31 August - 5 September
2017

6. 7th Annual Conference of the Midwest World History Association:  "Mapping
Migrations in World History", Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, Minnesota,
23-24 September 2016

7. Conference: "The Future of Minorities in the Middle East", Christopher Newport
University, Virginia, 24 September 2016

8. Seminar: "Ijtihad in Contemporary Context: Concept, Functions and Methods",
Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics, Doha, Qatar, 27-29 September
2016

9. Workshop: “Islamophobia in the East of the European Union”, University of
Toronto, Prague, Poland, 23-24 October 2016

10. Conference: "Rule and Resistance in a Globalized World", Goethe University,
Frankfurt a. M., 2-4 March 2017


POSITIONS

11. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in History (Middle East/Ottoman Empire), Newcastle
University, UK

12. Positions in the USA


OTHER INFORMATION

13. MA Program: "Intellectual Encounters of the Islamicate World", Freie
Universitaet Berlin

14. International MA and PhD Programs in Gulf Studies, Qatar University, 2016/17

15. Crash Course: “Managing Crises at EU Med Borders”, University of Catania, Italy,
4-8 July 2016

16. Summer Abroad Programme: “Art Treasures of Konya: Medieval Islamic Art and
Architecture II”, Department of Art History, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, 11
July - 5 August 2016

17. Summer School: "The Middle East and North Africa Today - Crises, Mobilities and
Paths to the Future", Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Lisbon, 25-29 July 2016

18. Winter School:  "Media Activism and Postcolonial Futures", C-Centre, University
of Hong Kong, 16-21 January 2017

19. Stories on "Translocality and Refugees" for Publication by Center for Locality
and Humanities of Korean Studies Institute, Pusan National University, South Korea

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CONFERENCES

1. Conference: "The Relationship between Ethics and Dialogue in Contemporary
Thought: The Moroccan Philosopher Taha Abderrahmane as a Case Study", Chouaid
Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco, 3-4 May 2016

The conference is in Arabic, French, and English. Information: Prof Yahya Benkhedda,
ybenkhedda@hotmail.com

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2. Conference: “The History of Childhood in the Ottoman Empire”, Akdeniz University,
Antalya, Turkey, 6-7 May 2016

Sessions cover the following topics: Who is a Child?, Child and Labor, Child and
Family, Child and Education.

Information: 
www.academia.edu/24733797/International_Symposium_on_The_History_of_Childhood_in_the_Ottoman_Empire


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3. Conference: “Communication and Conflict: Iraq and Syria”, SOAS, University of
London, 7 May 2016

This conference brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines to address
one of the most hotly debated topic in contemporary public life - the role of media
in the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, in contemporary political violence and extremism
as well as in global narratives of forced migration and the related phenomena of
racism and exclusionary politics in Europe and elsewhere.

Information: 
www.soas.ac.uk/media-studies/events/centre-for-media-and-film-studies-research-seminar/07may2016-communication-and-conflict-iraq-and-syria.html

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4. Annual Conference of Turkish Studies: "(Re)production of Self and Space in
Turkey", Ipek University, Ankara, 23 May 2016

We invite scholars from different academic disciplines to discuss production and use
of urban space in Turkey in relation to 
neoliberalism, identity politics, and social and economic issues. Information:
http://ipek.edu.tr/acts/

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5. 5th European Congress on World and Global History on "Ruptures, Empires and
Revolutions", Central European University Budapest, Hungary, 31 August - 5 September
2017

With the focus on Colonial and Post-Colonial History as well as Immigration &
Migration History etc., we hope to attract colleagues particularly from and/or
working on Europe and the Middle East/Western Asia.

Deadline for proposals: 15 June 2016. Information:
http://research.uni-leipzig.de/eniugh/congress/

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6. 7th Annual Conference of the Midwest World History Association:  "Mapping
Migrations in World History", Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, Minnesota,
23-24 September 2016

Proposals that focus on any period of world history are welcome, particularly those
that explore such themes as the migration of peoples globally, the impact of such
migrations, and the ways in which humans have mentally and physically mapped who
they are.

Proposals deadline: 16 May 2016. Information: www.mwwha.org/conference-2016.html

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7. Conference: "The Future of Minorities in the Middle East", Christopher Newport
University, Virginia, 24 September 2016

The conference will address issues related to Minorities and the Mapping of History,
Culture, Literature, Gendered Peace-building, Language, Politics, and Identities,
Global Structure and Local Practices, Migration, Role Minorities play in their
marginalization etc.

Deadline for proposals: 1 June 2016. Information:
https://cnu.irisregistration.com/Form/FutureofMinoritesintheMiddleEast

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8. Seminar: "Ijtihad in Contemporary Context: Concept, Functions and Methods",
Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics, Doha, Qatar, 27-29 September
2016

Academic researchers in, among other fields, Islamic Studies and (Methodology of)
Ethics are invited to this seminar. All travel and accommodation costs will be
covered by the hosting institution, Research Center for Islamic Legislation & Ethics
(CILE). The papers will be published in the "Journal of Islamic Ethics" or book
series "Studies in Islamic Ethics", Brill.

Deadline for abstracts: 20 May 2016. Information: 
www.cilecenter.org/en/news/call-for-research-papers-ijtihad-in-contemporary-context-concept-functions-and-methods-27-29-september-2016/


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9. Workshop: “Islamophobia in the East of the European Union”, University of
Toronto, Prague, Poland, 23-24 October 2016

The workshop will explore closely related questions about Islamophobia in eastern
Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Deadline for proposals: 15 May 2016. Information:
http://projects.chass.utoronto.ca/kalmar/prague.cfp.pdf

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10. Conference: "Rule and Resistance in a Globalized World", Goethe University,
Frankfurt a. M., 2-4 March 2017

We plan to address the relationship between resistance and systems of rule in times
of transnationalization.

Deadline for abstracts: 1 June 2016. Information:
http://dissidenz.net/en/conference-2017/.


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POSITIONS

11. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in History (Middle East/Ottoman Empire), Newcastle
University, UK

You must have a PhD in a relevant field and clearly developed research plans for
world-leading or internationally excellent publications that will constitute a
significant contribution to the next Research Excellence Framework. You must also
have experience of undergraduate teaching.

Deadline for application: 11 May 2016. Information: https://vacancies.ncl.ac.uk/
(Keyword B36292A)

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12. Positions in the USA:

a) Faculty Fellow in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies - New York University
College of Arts and Science: 
www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=52868

b) Two research positions about Islamic thought - International Institute of Islamic
Thought (IIIT), Herndon, VA: 
www.iiit.org/research-grants.html


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OTHER INFORMATION

13. MA Program: "Intellectual Encounters of the Islamicate World", Freie
Universitaet Berlin

The FU Berlin is offering an MA program to understand more about the deep and
diverse links between the Muslim, Jewish and Christian    intellectual contributions
during the Medieval period, to learn from internationally acclaimed guest lecturers
from all over the world,  to study together with a small group of about 20 students,
many of whom from the Middle East, and to combine the flexibility of an online
degree program with the advantages of gaining international experience.
The offer includes a one-year, English-taught MA degree awarded by FU Berlin,
in-class meetings in Istanbul and Berlin, no tuition fees, monthly scholarships for
Palestinian and Israeli nationals including coverage of travel and accommodation
expenses and a personalized supervision structure

Application deadline: 31 May 2016. Information:
www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/en/e/ieiw/application_live/index.html

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14. International MA and PhD Programs in Gulf Studies, Qatar University, 2016/17

As a dual degree with Durham University, UK, this program offers a unique
interdisciplinary opportunity to study the Gulf while living in the region itself,
learning the language and immersing in the local culture. The curriculum, taught in
English, provides a holistic examination of the region that includes topics such as
Anthropology and History, Politics and society, Economics and development,
International relations, Security and Foreign Policy, Energy and Environment,
Literature and Culture.

Deadline for admission to the program: 10 May 2016. Information:
www.qu.edu.qa/artssciences/gulfstudies/

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15. Crash Course: “Managing Crises at EU Med Borders”, University of Catania, Italy,
4-8 July 2016

The Crash Course is an advanced study and training event for PhD students interested
in EU external action and the management of crises at EU Med borders, migration in
particular. MA students seeking to deepen their knowledge on these topics are also
welcome.

Deadline for application: 1 May 2016. Information:
www.dsps.unict.it/eumedea/events/crash_course

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16. Summer Abroad Programme: “Art Treasures of Konya: Medieval Islamic Art and
Architecture II”, Department of Art History, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, 11
July - 5 August 2016

This unique cultural programme’s purpose is the study of medieval Anatolian art and
architecture by focusing on the spectacular examples of medieval Islamic art and
architecture of Konya on site. The course will combine lectures and many field trips
to monuments and museums in Konya, taking full advantage of the opportunity to study
art in context.

Deadline for application: 1 July 2016. Information:
www.konya.edu.tr/storage/images/web/events/Summer%20School%202016-2017.pdf

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17. Summer School: "The Middle East and North Africa Today - Crises, Mobilities and
Paths to the Future", Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Lisbon, 25-29 July 2016

The objective is to provide an understanding of the current social and political
dynamics through a community-centered perspective, able to highlight the ways in
which people negotiate forms of coherence and meaning, ethical plausibility and
imaginaries of the future.

Closing Date:  31 May 2016. Information:
www.zmo.de/Ausschreibungen/Andere/SummerSchoolTheMiddleEastAndAfricaToday.PDF

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18. Winter School:  "Media Activism and Postcolonial Futures", C-Centre, University
of Hong Kong, 16-21 January 2017

This event is intended to support PhD Students or advanced masters' students with
professional experience (such as experience in the field of journalism).  All
applicants must be working on original research projects that engage with the Winter
School theme, especially related to the Middle East.

Deadline for application: 13 June 2017. Information:
http://iias.asia/masterclass/general-information-winter-school-2017


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19. Stories on "Translocality and Refugees" for Publication by Center for Locality
and Humanities of Korean Studies Institute, Pusan National University, South Korea

We are interested in local stories dealing with diverse and complicated local and
translocal issues as a result of the massive displacement of refugees toward Europe
in recent years.

Deadline for abstracts: 7 May 2016. Information: 
https://networks.h-net.org/node/73374/announcements/121786/call-local-stories-translocality-and-refugees