IQSA International Meeting: Format Updates & Reminders

IQSA International Meeting: Format Updates & Reminders

Due to circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, the International Qur’anic Studies Association’s fourth international conference from July 4-11, 2021 hosted by the “Giorgio La Pira” Library will be fully virtual for IQSA members. The Programming Committee extends a thanks to all participants for their understanding and flexibility during these uncertain times.

The deadline for submitting abstracts and panel proposals is today, May 7, 2021! The Palermo IQSA Conference Committee welcomes proposals of single papers as well as panels that gather selected speakers invited by the proponent to present on a specific topic.

Please note that all proposals for single papers must include:

  • Author name and affiliation
  • Paper title
  • 200-word paper abstract (in English)

while proposals for panels must include:

  • Chair name and affiliation
  • Panel title
  • 200-words panel abstract (in English)
  • speakers contacted and selected by the proponent and title of each paper.

Applicants are kindly asked to submit their abstracts to the attention of Dr. Alba Fedeli at iqsa2021@fscire.it, by May 7, 2021. The organizing committee will send a notification of acceptance for abstracts on May 23, 2021.

Should you have any questions regarding the submission of proposals, please contact the conference director, Dr Alba Fedeli, at iqsa2021@fscire.it.

Find more information about registration and the conference theme at this link.

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Call for Papers: Global Islamic Archaeology Showcase

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Global Islamic Archaeology Showcase
A FREE online postgraduate and early-careers research event

hosted by the

Centre for Islamic Archaeology (CfIA),
Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS),
University of Exeter

26 September 2020

 

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 22 August 2020

GIAS invites early-careers researchers working within the field of Islamic archaeology and material culture to submit papers to our first virtual showcase—an opportunity to present current research to a global audience. We are particularly keen to encourage researchers based in Africa and Asia who may not ordinarily have the means to attend a conference in Europe. We welcome papers from Ph.D. students and early career researchers, as well as those studying a Master’s by Research, whose focus is Islamic archaeology and material culture in the broadest sense: we embrace a wide chronological range and geographical focus, from Brazil to Azerbaijan, Mali to Japan.

Your participation as speaker or audience is welcome.
The summer of 2020 has seen many changes to academia, not least with the impact of COVID-19, growing environmental concerns and recently intensified decolonisation movements. These issues are particularly relevant to the discipline of archaeology and especially its application on the African and Asian continents. Prompting us all to think differently, they present an opportunity to change how we do conferences for the better by using technology to widen participation and increase inclusivity in this growing and dynamic field of archaeological enquiry. 

The format
GIAS is a one-day online conference, divided into sessions, with a keynote event and a relaxed virtual social event to be held afterwards. Whether presented live or pre-recorded, each 15 minute presentation will be followed by a live, five-minute Q&A with the speaker(s). The presentations will be recorded1 and we intend to upload them to the conference website after the event. To improve accessibility, participants are encouraged to submit two recordings of their presentation for upload—one in English and another in a language of their choice—although only the English version can be presented on the day. The chatbox and breakout rooms will be utilised to faciliate discussions.

Apply to present a paper
If you’d like to present your work at the GIAS, please submit a 200–300 word abstract by 22nd  August to globalislamicarchaeology@gmail.com. Be sure to include the title of the paper, your full name, your contact details, the name of your institution, and your current position/level of study. ​You can also submit your abstract through the conference website at: https://www.islamicarchaeology.co.uk/

 

Registration
Registration is FREE for all at https://www.islamicarchaeology.co.uk/registration. All are welcome!

Enquiries
For further enquiries, please contact the conference organisers:

 Awet Araya – A.Teklehimanot-Araya@exeter.ac.uk
Hannah Parsons-Morgan – H.L.Parsons@exeter.ac.uk

 

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