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SUMMARY:Conference: AI Methodologies and Applications in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies\, Kuwait University\, February 4–5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:From the organizers: \nDate: February 4-5\, 2026\nVenue: Global Studies Centre\, Gulf University for Science and Technology\, Kuwait \nThe new age of artificial intelligence (AI) presents many opportunities and challenges to methodology in all disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities including in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies. AI technologies\, such as data analysis\, machine learning\, and natural language processing\, can uncover hidden patterns\, automate repetitive tasks\, and provide deeper insights into the topic of study. \nHowever\, these benefits also come with some significant ethical challenges such as concerns about data privacy\, algorithmic bias\, and human responsibility and accountability in the use and application of AI technologies. This research conference is focused on the use and application of AI in the methodology of all disciplines of Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies broadly defined. \nOverarching questions to be addressed include: What is the difference between the types of uses of AI: are some more acceptable than others? Are there some fields in which the use of AI presents huge opportunities and others in which it causes major issues? Can we speak of AI in terms of being a “net-good” in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies? \nConference themes include but are not limited to the following: \n\nOpportunities/Challenges/Ethics in incorporating AI in the methodology of the Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines including in Islamic Philosophy\, History\, Religious Studies\, Literature\, Anthropology\, Theology\, Sociology\, Communications.\nSpecific Social Sciences or Humanities research projects or applications with significant use of AI or other digital technologies in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies.\nAI applications in religious law\, textual commentary and prophetic traditions.\nAI applications in the cultural heritage of the Middle East and Islamic World.\n\nConfirmed Keynote Speakers \n\nDavid Wrisley\, Professor of Digital Humanities\, New York University Abu Dhabi\nShoaib Malik\, Lecturer in Science and Religion\, University of Edinburgh\n\nLimited travel funding may be available for graduate students\, post-doctoral fellows and faculty from low-income countries and institutions. We aim to publish the revised papers as articles/chapters in either a refereed special issue of a journal or as an edited volume. \nEmail questions to both Dr. Ismail Lala (Lala.I@gust.edu.kw) and Dr. Jennifer Lofkrantz (Lofkrantz.J@gust.edu.kw).
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-ai-methodologies-and-applications-in-middle-eastern-and-islamic-world-studies-kuwait-university-february-4-5-2026/
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SUMMARY:Conference: Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America\, Amherst\, MA\, March 19–21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 101st Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America. The Meeting will take place on March 19–21\, 2026 on the campuses of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Amherst College\, and will also include events at Mt. Holyoke College and Smith College. Hosted by the Five College Consortium\, the theme of the meeting is “Consortiums and Confluences.” The program will bring together scholars from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds addressing the medieval world and critical topics in Medieval Studies. Our plenary lectures will be given by Elly Truitt (Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania)\, Peggy McCracken (President of the Medieval Academy of America and Professor of French\, Women’s Studies\, and Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan)\, and Jesús Rodríguez-Velasco (Augustus R. Street Professor of Spanish & Portuguese and Comparative Literature at Yale University). We are excited to welcome you to Amherst\, Massachusetts\, and its environs\, and look forward to meeting you\, learning from you\, and celebrating our shared commitment to Medieval Studies. \nClick here for more information and to register!
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/conference-annual-meeting-of-the-medieval-academy-of-america-amherst-ma-march-19-21-2026/
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Middle East Beyond Borders—Cem Turkoz\, “An Edifice of Super-Glosses: The Making of an Ottoman Tradition of Natural Philosophy\, 1650–1800\,” March 23\, 2026 @ 6:15pm
DESCRIPTION:Cem Turkoz (NELC)\, “An Edifice of Super-Glosses: The Making of an Ottoman Tradition of Natural Philosophy\, 1650–1800.” Carina Dreyer (NELC) will respond. \nWe will be meeting from 6:15-7:30pm in the Finnegan Room (Barker 403) and dinner will be provided. See event flyer for more info and to RSVP. \nThe Middle East Beyond Borders (MEBB) workshop aims to foster an interdisciplinary community of scholars working on the past and present of the Middle East. It takes as its founding premise the idea that the “Middle East” as an object of inquiry must fundamentally engage notions of boundaries\, mobility\, and transformation. Our goal is to offer a platform for collaboration and discussion to all Middle East scholars at Harvard across a wide range of academic fields and disciplines. To date\, our community has welcomed scholars from NELC\, History\, Middle Eastern Studies\, Anthropology\, the Study of Religion\, Law\, Art and Architecture\, and more. During meetings\, we typically workshop a polished dissertation chapter or prospectuses from graduate students.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-middle-east-beyond-borders-cem-turkoz-an-edifice-of-super-glosses-the-making-of-an-ottoman-tradition-of-natural-philosophy-1650-1800-march-23-2026-6/
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