Four New PhD Graduates Showcase the Breadth and Impact of Research at the Centre
The Australian National University's Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS) is celebrating the success of four new Doctor of Philosophy graduates whose research addresses some of the most…
Bridges Across Borders
New book shines a light on Central Asian migration here in Australia and across continentsA groundbreaking new volume is bringing fresh perspectives to the study of migration from Central Asia,…
DECRA Success
The Centre is excited to confirm that Dr Mohammed Alsudairi recently received a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from the Australian Research Council. In a highly competitive process,…
Statement from CAIS Condemning the Terrorist Attack at Bondi Beach
Staff at the Australian National University’s Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS) unequivocally condemn the deadly terrorist attack that unfolded at Bondi Beach on the evening of 14 December…
From Scholar to Statesman: One Graduate’s Remarkable Journey
Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, a distinguished alumnus of the College of Arts and International Studies (CAIS), has exemplified the capacity of CAIS graduates to transition from into high-level diplomatic…
Independent Analysis for a Changing Middle East & Central Asia
In 2025, the Near East Policy Forum (NEPF), anchored at ANU’s Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies, strengthened its role as a high-quality open access platform delivering timely, peer reviewed…
Major Media Milestones Achived Again by CAIS in 2025
Over the past twelve months, the Centre has achieved an exceptional level of media engagement, recording more than 330 interviews and articles across print and online platforms in Australia and…