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Contemporary Levant

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A journal of the Council for British Research in the Levant @cbrl.bsky.social; www.tandfonline.com/journals/ycol20. Looking for archaeology? That’ll be our sister journal, @levant-journal.bsky.social

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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Call for Applications 📝 [ CBRL Training Programme on Heritage Documentation and Protection 2026 ] ⏰ Application deadline: 30 July 2026.
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
If you're a recent architecture graduate from Jordan, Palestine, or Syria, this is an opportunity to gain practical skills in architectural and urban heritage documentation through specialist training and field experience in Jordan.
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's lecture at CBRL Amman, titled What Can Jordan’s Bedouin Teach the World About Social Media? delivered by Dr Geoffrey Hughes. We appreciate your presence and engagement, which contributed to an insightful and enriching discussion throughout the evening.
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
New online at @contemplevant.bsky.social: "Euphemistic language and strategic communication in televised political election debates during Jordan’s 2024 elections" by Balqees al-Noubani, Marwan Jarrah and Sukayna Ali www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Euphemistic language and strategic communication in televised political election debates during Jordan’s 2024 elections
This study examines the use and pragmatic impact of euphemistic strategies in 15 televised debate episodes aired during the campaign period preceding Jordan’s 2024 parliamentary elections. Through ...
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Update: I've just discovered that there is so much of this pseudo-academic spam coming in that the Contemporary Levant email has dumped a bunch of real submissions into the junk folder.
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
As a journal editor, it is incredibly depressing to see the expansion of AI slop in the academic field. What I'm noticing at the moment is that it seems to come in waves, presumably because someone within a network finds out about a tool and their contacts start to use it: at the moment, the two...
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Dr Sarah Irving @drtermagant.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Funds for Women Graduates Theodora Bosanquet Bursary is available to PG women studying History or English Lit to finance up to 4 weeks of basic accommodation in London in summer 2027. Email grants@ffwg.org.uk for an application form between 31 August and 31 October 2026. Details: www.ffwg.org.uk
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Funds for Women Graduates – Funds for Women Graduates
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Rebecca Ruth Gould @rrgould.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Join us at SOAS as a new Lecturer in Arabic Literature at SOAS (0.4 FTE, fixed term until 31.8.2029) This role involves teaching, advising students of Arabic and supervising dissertations in Arabic literature, Middle Eastern Studies and Comparative Literature vacancies.soas.ac.uk/job/910500
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Lecturer in Arabic Literature -0.4 FTE at SOAS
Apply now for Lecturer in Arabic Literature -0.4 FTE, Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London, United Kingdom at SOAS
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New online and open access from @contemplevant.bsky.social: "Tiberias’ Nakba: authority and health in the aftermath of the 1934 flood" by Ahmad Mahmoud: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Tiberias’ Nakba: authority and health in the aftermath of the 1934 flood
Though triggered by the forces of nature, the 1934 Tiberias flood was fundamentally a sociopolitical and administrative event that reshaped urban life in Mandate Palestine. This article argues that...
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Join us for our upcoming lecture: [ What Can Jordan’s Bedouin Teach the World About Social Media? ] 👤 Speaker: Dr Geoffrey Hughes Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Exeter 🔸 Wednesday, 15 July 2026 🔸 6:00 PM (Amman) | 4:00 PM (London) 🔸 CBRL Amman Institute & Online via Zoom
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
New online at @contemplevant.bsky.social: Tigran Sarukhanyan reviews Armenian refugees in French Mandate Syria: statelessness and nation-building in the Middle East by Victoria Abrahamyan, pub. @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Armenian refugees in French mandate Syria: statelessness and nation-building in the Middle East
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Dr Sarah Irving @drtermagant.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
A reminder - because the deadline is Tuesday! - that my great team and I at Staffs are looking for a lecturer/SL in Intelligence Studies, who can also teach Security Studies. 2-year, full-time position.
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Thomas Hegghammer @hegghammer.net · 17/06/2026
Rare and attractive job opportunity: Associate Professor in Middle Eastern Politics at the University of Oslo. Deadline 15 September www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
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Associate Professor in Middle Eastern Politics (303281) | University of Oslo
Job title: Associate Professor in Middle Eastern Politics (303281), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are open. This fellowship is a three-year award made to an annual cohort of outstanding early-career researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Learn more: bit.ly/4xWduAS
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Alun Thomas @alunrthomas.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
An actual academic job! At a UK university! Temporary but full-time! Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies. Deadline for applications is very soon. Please share widely. Contact me for more info. uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk...
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies - Stoke-on-Trent - Indeed.com
Apply for the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies job in Stoke-on-Trent! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Contemporary Levant in 2025:
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Engaging the public in humanities & social sciences feels more important than ever. So we are offering £8k grants for researchers to work with galleries, libraries, archives, museums or performing arts organisations to do this. Please help spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
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SHAPE Involve and Engage
A funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy.
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Very excited to announce that @cbrl.bsky.social/Contemporary Levant have received funding to run a major conference on environmental histories of the Middle East Mandates. CFP coming soon - watch this space!
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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Applications are invited for a 3-year, non-renewable, Academic Career Development Fellow in the global politics/international relations of the Middle East and North Africa, or of South Asia. For more information and to apply: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55579/
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Dr Sarah Irving @drtermagant.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Jerusalem Quarterly is seeking an Assistant Editor (wfh, paid role). Deadline June 9th, full details available here: www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1659...
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
New online from @contemplevant.bsky.social: “The application of the Ottoman iskan policy in Syria: Salamiyya and its Ismaʿili population” by Ula Zeir: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The application of the Ottoman iskan policy in Syria: Salamiyya and its Ismaʿili population
In 1851, a group of Ottoman regional officials and leaders of the Hajjawi Ismaʿili community from Latakia assembled outside the fort of Salamiyya to launch an ambitious programme of resettlement of...
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Who makes “Made in Jordan”? 🧵 Behind global sportswear and outdoor brands are complex production systems shaped by migrant labour.
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Finn Arne Jørgensen @finnarne.me · 14/04/2026
Six days left to apply for this very cool #envhist postdoc with us here @greenhouseuis.net - it's a great opportunity to join a vibrant and active research environment with much support for career development and a good community.
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Johan Östling @johanostling.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
CfA: International Visiting Fellowship Programme in the History of Knowledge (Lund) We invite early career/postdoctoral scholars to join us at LUCK during a period of one week between 2 November and 6 November, 2026. Read more here: newhistoryofknowledge.com/2026/04/13/c...
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
New out open access from @contemplevant.bsky.social: "Stakes of origins: how interactions with states (un)made a family in the interwar eastern Mediterranean" by Orçun Can Okan www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Stakes of origins: how interactions with states (un)made a family in the interwar eastern Mediterranean
Spanning the 1880s to the 1930s, this article examines the experiences of a family in the eastern Mediterranean whose ‘origins’ acquired new legal significance amid state efforts to categorise and ...
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants is now open for applications, supported by DSIT, @leverhulme.ac.uk and @wellcometrust.bsky.social. Apply now: bit.ly/4t0MDRl
British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. Deadline: 3 June 2026
Independent Scholars Deadline: 27 May 2026
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Sad to hear of the passing of Dame Averil Cameron, a great historian and first president of @cbrl.bsky.social:
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Centre for Lebanese Studies @lebanesestudies.com · 02/04/2026
Call for Applications! The Centre for Lebanese Studies invites PhD students to a two day PHD Retreat in Cambridge  For more info:  lebanesestudies.com/events/two-day-…
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Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies @sfps.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The programme for our Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Study Day is now up on the SFPS website, and it's looking like a really impressive set of talks! Registration form linked on the site: sfps.org.uk/2026/04/02/s...
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SFPS PG and ECR Study Day 2026: Programme – Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Eid Mubarak from CBRL ✨🌙 May this Eid be filled with warmth, gratitude, and special moments for you and your families. - On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, CBRL Amman Institute will be closed on Sunday and Monday, 22-23 March 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Durham University is hiring an Assistant Professor in Middle East Politics, d/line 7th April... durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Assistant Professor in Middle East Politics
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Science and Empire Commission @sciemp.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Looking forward to: Seeing the Other Empire: British Travel Writing and Imperial Rivalry in Europe and the Near East, 1783-1914, a conference organised at the University of Strasbourg. The call for papers is still open. More information on: search.unistra.fr/agenda/seein...
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Seeing the Other Empire
Journée d'études jeunes chercheurs Seeing the Other Empire: British Travel Writing and Imperial Rivalry in Europe and the Near East, 1783-1914 organisée par Arman Martirosyan et Suheyla-Hacer Sahin ...
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
New online from @contemplevant.bsky.social: Ido Fuchs reviews The Erasure of Palestine by Ahmad Al-Bazz www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The Erasure of Palestine
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
New ‘field note’ from @contemplevant.bsky.social: Rahaf Zaher, “The 2022 Lebanese parliamentary elections: between traditional and alternative politics,” www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The 2022 Lebanese parliamentary elections: between traditional and alternative politics
This article describes the political and livelihoods situation in Lebanon leading up to the parliamentary elections in May 2022. It examines electoral campaigns and the use of social media and trad...
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
New online at @contemplevant.bsky.social: "Archaeological sites in conflict zones: an in-depth case study of Tell Dothan, Palestine" by Salah Hussein Al-Houdalieh: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... cc @levant-journal.bsky.social @cbrl.bsky.social
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Archaeological sites in conflict zones: an in-depth case study of Tell Dothan, Palestine
Tell Dothan, located in the northern West Bank, is a prominent archaeological site with substantial historical and cultural significance. Associated with the ancient city of Dothan referenced in bi...
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
"applicants with published research on questions related to race and legacies of colonialism, and their contemporary impact on the discipline"
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LSE Middle East Centre @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
📣 Are you an LSE PhD student working on the Middle East and North Africa? Apply for our new Doctoral Affiliate Scheme for the 2026 calendar year! Find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/middleEastCentre/doct…
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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 30/01/2026
Applying for funding and grants are a continual part of academic life. Hear from Dr Pavan Mano @kingsinterhums.bsky.social as he unpacks his real-life experiences with funding throughout his career in Ep 2 of #ConfessionsOfAnECR with Dr Leonie Smith. 🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjyH...
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Retired or soon to be retired UK HE or IRO researcher, or 'retired' but still holding PT position up to 0.5FTE? Awards of £k-£24 k available from @leverhulme.ac.uk to support your research. The deadline is 4pm 29 January 2026.
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Emeritus Fellowships | The Leverhulme Trust
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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 13/01/2026
The Trust's Early Career Fellowships offer a three-year salaried post for researchers at the beginning of their academic career to undertake a significant piece of research. Interested? Apply here: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/early-career... Closing date: 19 February 2026, 4pm
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The Making of Modern Syria: History, Politics, Geography 📙 CBRL presents Daniel Neep & panel discussion on Syria’s past & future 🗓️ Fri 6 Feb 2026 | 6 PM UK 📍 The British Academy & online Chair: Prof. Dawn Chatty | Panellists: Dr Haian Dukhan, Dr Hiba Salem & Dr Ammar Azzouz
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
New online at @contemplevant.bsky.social: “Divorce in time of war and displacement, between social anxiety and changing family practices: the case of northwest region of Syria in 2022” by Yasser Alhusien, Mohammad al-Othman, Imad Bark… www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Divorce in time of war and displacement, between social anxiety and changing family practices: the case of northwest region of Syria in 2022
This paper expands the research on familial change in the context of war and displacement in Syria. It examines the multiple factors contributing to an actual or perceived increase in divorce rates...
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Final days to apply! ⏳ CBRL Workshop Grants 2026–27 support collaborative UK–Levant academic workshops. 💷 Up to £4,000 🎓 Humanities & social sciences 🌍 Hybrid workshops encouraged ⏰ Deadline: Midnight (GMT), Fri 16 Jan 2026 🔗 www.cbrl.ac.uk/news/cbrl-wo...
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 05/01/2026
The Society invites applications for the following three funding programmes, with deadlines 23 to 31 January 2026 bit.ly/3LbxDQb > RHS Workshop Grants > Applied History Fellowships, in association with @ihr.bsky.social > Fellowships, for completion of a History PhD, also with the IHR #Skystorians
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Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: current programmes - RHS
The Society currently invites applications for the following six schemes — open to historians across a range of career stages and backgrounds — with closing dates from 23 January to 6 March 2026. For ...
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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Are you a PG research student based outside of London? Did you know that you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £500 to take one of our short courses in 2026? Find out more on our IHR Research Training and Short Courses page: www.history.ac.uk/study-traini... Applications open until 31 Jan 2026
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Research Training and Short Courses
The IHR offers a wide range of training courses for historians at all career stages, from digital research and oral history to archives and publishing.
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Sarah Arens @saraharens.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Please share: Fully-funded PhD opportunity at @livunigeog.bsky.social, supervised by my wonderful colleagues Dr Heather Sangster and Prof. Briony McDonagh and moi: 'From Empire to Ecology: Environmental, Colonial and Industrial Legacies of the Manchester Ship Canal' www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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From Empire to Ecology: Environmental, Colonial and Industrial Legacies of the Manchester Ship Canal at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - From Empire to Ecology: Environmental, Colonial and Industrial Legacies of the Manchester Ship Canal at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Contemporary Levant @contemplevant.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Bukra!
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LSE Middle East Centre @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
The Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic are hiring: • Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science x2 • Associate or Full Professor of Political Science Deadline: 15 January 2026 More info here: www.fgses-um6p.ma/jobs?field_t...
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Job Openings | Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique - FGSES
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Less than one week left to apply! ⏳ CBRL Project Grants 2026–27 are still open for researchers working in or on the Levant and based at a UK HEI or research organisation. 📧 More details: www.cbrl.ac.uk/news/cbrl-pr... ⏰ Deadline: Midnight (GMT), Friday 9 January 2026
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Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) @cbrl.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
In a new Learning from the Levant episode, Shatha Mubaideen speaks with Gerasimos Tsourapas & Imad El-Anis about eco-humanitarian rentierism and what Jordan’s experience reveals about crises across the Global South. 🎧 Listen here: soundcloud.com/cbrl_sound/l...
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