Foster collaborations between Syrian academics and researchers in the UK who research topics related to Syria or who have an interest in the Syrian context.
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To organise ourselves for the future of Syria, we invite all colleagues to join the comprehensive database we are building for Syrian academics and researchers in the UK. To join (takes 5 minutes) ⬇️
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We are excited to announce our first international conference at @SussexUniMAH, co-hosted with @MENACSussex and @OfficialBrismes, with generous support from @ahrcpress.
Submit your abstract by 20 June to join us on 18–19 September 2025.
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
📢 Call for Papers
Join @SyrianAcademics @ahrcpress-funded 1st International Conference @SussexUniMAH
🗓️ 18–19 Sept 2025 | 📍University of Sussex
Theme: Rebuilding Syria: Reflections, Innovations & Collaborations
📝 Submit by 20 June 2025
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Our upcoming online symposium is just around the corner. To attend 👇
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Join our online symposium" Scholarship Beyond Borders: Resilience and Reform in Syrian Academia" on Mon, 28th, between 10:00 and 13:00 UK time. The symposium will feature academics from both inside and outside Syria across 3 sessions. To read and register:
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Join our online symposium" Scholarship Beyond Borders: Resilience and Reform in Syrian Academia" on Mon, 28th, between 10:00 and 13:00 UK time. The symposium will feature academics from both inside and outside Syria across 3 sessions. To read and register:
lnkd.in/gfgaQ9WU
ندعوكم لحضور الجلسة الأولى من سلسلة ندوات "سوريا في المرحلة الانتقالية"
🎙️عنوان الجلسة: العدالة الانتقالية في سوريا: بين المساءلة والمصالحة (1)
🗓️التاريخ: الإثنين 14 نيسان 2025
🕓 الوقت: الساعة 16:00 بتوقيت دمشق
🔗انضموا إلينا للحوار والمشاركة: meet.google.com/jun-cuoq-vzj
"سوريا في المرحلة الانتقالية – التحديات والأولويات" سلسلة ندوات أكاديمية تنظمها شبكة @SyrianAcademics بالتعاون مع @OxfordSyriaSoc و فريق سند التنموي
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📢Survey on HE Teaching in Syria
The Syrian Science Council (SSC) is compiling a list of academics interested in teaching at Syrian universities (remote or in person, voluntary or contracted).
*Filling out the survey does not guarantee a placement.
🔗ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
SARN-UK is proud to have partnered with @EssexHRC through Dr @katya_khateeb, exploring the intersection of research and art in understanding transition and justice in Syria. Read the full report: hrcessex.wordpress.com/2025/…
Deeply grateful to the Syrian artists, scholars & practitioners who shared their stories & visions at our workshop. Your insights were transformative.
#Syria #TransitionalJustice
@SyrianAcademics @EssexHRC @EssexTJN
Read our new report: repository.essex.ac.uk/40283…
📢 Upcoming: SARN Online Symposium 📢
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming SARN Online Symposium:
🎓 Scholarship Beyond Borders: Resilience and Reform in Syrian Academia
🗓 Date: Monday, 28 April 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00–13:00 (UK time)
💻 Format: Online (Zoom)
A new paper by SARN member, Dr @OudaiTozan, on the complexity of home in exile, published in the Journal of Refugee Studies. In this paper, Oudai delves into the ambivalence of exiles and highlights 4 dilemmas they encounter. To read: doi.org/10.1093/jrs/feaf002
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Dr @AzzamAlkassir 2024 paper in British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies examines the theory of Radical Flank Effects through al-Nusra Front's shift between 'moderation' & 'radicalism' (2012-2017).
He argues that moderation can be a strategic tool for militant groups.
Read more: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Even with recent hope in Syria, the question: 'how can we improve education in refugee camps?' remains relevant to Syria and other contexts.
A 2024 study by @taher9012 and colleagues highlights 3 key factors for success: attendance, formative assessments, and behaviour.📚✨
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It takes just 5 minutes! Join our database so we can plan for the new year together.
To organise ourselves for the future of Syria, we invite all colleagues to join the comprehensive database we are building for Syrian academics and researchers in the UK. To join (takes 5 minutes) ⬇️
forms.gle/vN13E9FXrSPZHKCH9
To all Syrian academics and researchers in the UK, we would love everyone to join us this Thursday👇⏳
Join us! Today, a brutal 54-year dictatorship in Syria has come to an end. We invite all Syrian academics and researchers in the UK to a virtual meeting this Thursday, 12 Dec/ 9 AM UK, to discuss how we can contribute to building Syria as we envision it👇
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Join us! Today, a brutal 54-year dictatorship in Syria has come to an end. We invite all Syrian academics and researchers in the UK to a virtual meeting this Thursday, 12 Dec/ 9 AM UK, to discuss how we can contribute to building Syria as we envision it👇
forms.gle/THbrieMe33czUtzo7
A new article by SARN member Dr @AzzamAlkassir in the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. Azzam examines the theory of Radical Flank Effects through the case of al-Nusra Front and its shift between 'moderation' and 'radicalism' from 2012 to 2017.
doi.org/10.1080/13530194.202…
Are you interested in a post-conflict Syrian society rooted in justice, equality, and reconciliation? Join the Unmasking Syria's Hidden Identities event at @Uni_of_Essex, bringing artists and academics from all over the UK. Read and register ⬇️ sarn-uk.org/events/unmasking…
What a remarkable event with the Syrian academics and artists at the University of Cambridge! We shared our work and academic journeys and discussed opportunities for collaboration. Stay up to date, join our mailing list: eepurl.com/iNkf5o
Last day to register to join the Syrian academics and researchers upcoming event at @Cambridge_Uni for a thought-provoking day with lots of opportunities to collaborate.
Are you a Syrian academic or artist in the UK?
Join our upcoming 'Show and Tell' event on Fri 24 May at @Cambridge_Uni. The event aims to showcase participants' research, share academic journeys, and foster collaborative projects. Read and register ⬇️
sarn-uk.org/events/show-and-…
A new book, "Fraught Balance: The Embodied Politics of Dabke Dance Music in Syria" by @ShaynaMSilvers. The book shows how dabke dance music embodies the fraught dynamics of gender, class, ethnicity, and nationhood in an authoritarian state. Preorder:
weslpress.org/9780819501035/…
The Syrian Studies Centre, University of St. Andrews, is organising a seminar about the role of the Syrian Diaspora in the uprising, on Thursday 14 March 16:00 to 17:30 UK Time. Registration is by email to:
[email protected]
