Nacim Pak-Shiraz

Just published: "Representing Muhammad: The Prophet on Screen" in Material Religion! 🎬 My article explores Muhammad: The Messenger of God and its efforts to reshape narratives of Islam, authenticity, and heritage. Read more: doi.org/10.1080/174322…

📣 For the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, @Goulia_Gh, Kevin Schwartz and I have put together a special issue on #propaganda in #Iran. Glad to see the fascinating contributions of wonderful colleagues now published online first! 1.🧵Thread 👇 ➡️tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Prof Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, on Dec 18, 2023. Prof Hämeen-Anttila was a cherished member of the Department of Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh. 1/3

Very proud of this one! youtube.com/watch?v=oaDGBv…

Every PhD student has to choose a supervisor. But few know how to. Joan Bolker, EdD, counseled PhD students for 30+ years at Harvard, MIT, and Brandeis. Here is her advice on how to choose a supervisor: (Reposting for folks who started following me recently)

Please share the news 🥰 Junior Conservatoire Drama, Dance, Production and Film Open Days run throughout April-May. Participants get a real insight into what’s it like to study here by joining classes, workshops and meeting staff, students and alumni. bit.ly/3UaIslj

We welcome PROF NACIM PAK-SHIRAZ. Our #NGOIFF2023 JURY MEMBER.

Huge congratulations to Austin Butler who takes home the BAFTA for Leading Actor @elvismovie @warnerbrosuk #EEBAFTAs

Cate Blanchett wins the BAFTA award for Leading Actress for her work on Tár @tarmovie @focusfeatures #EEBAFTAs

And the BAFTA for Best Film goes to All Quiet On The Western Front! @allquietmovie @netflixuk #EEBAFTAs

Did you know we offer full scholarships for online programmes at the University of Edinburgh?

Our first seminar will be delivered by Prof. Jaakko Hameen-Anttila @IMESuoe titled: Narratives from the dark age. Persian tales from early Islamic times → Mon 16 Jan, 17.15 – 18.15 → Project Room, 50 George Sq, LLC School @LLCatEdinburgh → Edin.ac/3GXIIiK

We're pleased to announce this semester's #IMESResearchSeminars for 2023 under the theme of "Persian Narratives" The seminars are scheduled on Mondays at 50 George Square, 17.15 – 18.15 @LLCatEdinburgh More updates to follow soon

For #DocOfTheWeek, we're spotlighting FILMS FROM IRAN FOR IRAN, @anothergaze's stunning programme of over 20 experimental and non-fiction films by Iranian women and non-binary filmmakers. Available to watch online until 4 Jan at another-screen.com

Do not use your energy to worry. Use your energy to believe, to create, to learn, to think and to grow.

٠ ترانه ما را آزاد كنيد تامثل هميشه بخواند با صداى رسا #زن_زندگی_آزادی #ترانه_علیدوستی

Baraye… playing by the great @JonBatiste and Iranian musician Mehrnam Rastegari in New York City. A beautiful combination of piano and Kamancheh. In solidarity with Iranians fighting for freedom. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی #IranRevolution #اعتصابات_سراسری

#VoriaGhafouri is a former member of Iran’s national team. Today, he was kidnapped by the regime for supporting protesters. His whereabouts is unknown. But we know one thing: he put his life in danger for protesters. I call on international football federation to take action

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