Persian Poetry with Dr Zahra Taheri
On the occasion of the publication of her selection of poems by Sales Publishers in Tehran, Iran, 2021, Dr Zahra Taheri sat down with Dr Ali Zarrin to discuss her early interest in Persian…
Nawal El Saadawi was a fearless voice for Arab women
Dr Nawal El Saadawi, who inspired generations of female activists, died in March aged 89. CAIS Director, Associate Professor Karima Laachir reflects on the legacy of the Egyptian novelist,…
Marcus James - 2021 NAA/AHA Postgraduate Scholarship Award
We are pleased to announce that CAIS PhD student Marcus James is the recipient of one of four National Archives of Australia – Australian Historical Association 2021 Postgraduate Scholarships.…
Morning Tea for Eid al-Fitr
Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, HDR students and staff from the Centre, and our guests from the School of Demography gathered to celebrate with morning tea in the Centre's courtyard.…
Jacky Sutton Prize - 2020
Each year the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies offers a prize known as the Jacky Anne Sutton Prize. The objective of the prize is to honour the late Jacky Anne Sutton, a PhD student…
'Nowruz-etaan Piruz - Sale now Mobarak'
CAIS staff would like to offer their best wishes to everyone celebrating Nowruz 2021. Nowruz 'meaning New Year' is one of the most important celebrations for Iranians and Central Asians. The…
Tony Allison awarded Riaz Hassan Prize for Best Honours Thesis
CAIS research scholar, Tony Allison is the 2021 winner of the AAIMS Riaz Hassan Prize for Best Honours Thesis. On behalf of all CAIS staff and research scholars we congratulate Tony and wish him all…