13.11.2024
Martin Krause 1930 – 2024
Dear Colleagues, It is my sad duty to inform you that Martin Krause, esteemed Coptologistand founder of the Chair of Coptic Studies in Muenster (Germany) passedaway at the age of 94. His broad conception of Coptology also led him toresearch Nubia in late antiquity, and he co-organised the 5thInternational Conference of Nubian Studies in Heidelberg […]
24.10.2024
New Publication: Voices from Nubia
Dear ISNS Members, The following new publication may be of interest to you: Voices from Nubia: A Collection of Essays on Contemporary Nubian Literature from Egypt. eds. Amal Mazher, Faten Morsy and Mona Radwan. Publisher Punctum Books. The link to the book follows below and it is available open access: https://punctumbooks.com/titles/voices-from-nubia-critical-essays-on-contemporary-nubian-literature-from-egypt/ Sincerely Julie
23.10.2024
Michał Kobusiewicz
Dear ISNS Members,It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Michał Kobusiewicz. He will be missed. We offer heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Please see the online announcement below: https://dzieje.pl/wiadomosci/zmarl-poznanski-archeolog-o-miedzynarodowym-dorobku-prof-michal-kobusiewicz Sincerely Julie
17.10.2024
Conference Call for Papers
Dear ISNS Members, Mariusz Drzewiecki is co-organising a session during the 52nd Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) International Conference in Athens, Greece, from 5–9 May 2025.The session is titled “Heritage under Bombs – Digital Methods in the Study of Endangered Heritage in Conflict Zones.” The aim is to bring together researchers monitoring […]
16.10.2024
Stefan Jakobielski
Dear ISNS Members, It is with great sadness to let you know of the recent passing of Stefan Jakobielski. He will be greatly missed. Please see the link below from the Polish Centre for Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw. https://pcma.uw.edu.pl/en/2024/10/15/stefan-jakobielski-1937-2024-en/ Sincerely Julie
23.09.2024
Costumes of Power in Christian Nubia
Dear ISNS Members, On 17 October, the Louvre will be hosting a lecture entitled ‘Textile Archaeology: Restoring the Costumes of Power in Christian Nubia (6th – 14th centuries’ which may be of interest to you. Further detail may be found here:https://www.louvre.fr/expositions-et-evenements/evenements-activites/archeologie-du-textile-restituer-les-costumes-du-pouvoir-de-la-nubie-chretienne-6e-14e-sieclesPlease contact the organisers with any questions. Best wishes Julie
20.09.2024
Meroitic Conference 2024 Statement on Sudan
Dear Colleagues, For information and dissemination: attached please find the statement from the participants of the 13th International Conference for Meroitic Studies (2024) regarding the situation in Sudan.Sincerely Julie Statement of the participants of the 13th International Conference for Meroitic Studies, approved on 13. September 2024 At the kind invitation of the Institute of Egyptology and […]
02.09.2024
[NVIC Symposium] Bodies of Knowledge – Program Announcement
Dear Colleagues, The following Symposium may be of interest to you. Please contact the organisers directly. All the best Julie Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share the final preliminary schedule for the “Bodies of Knowledge” program on 19-21 November at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo. The conference webpage is now live, and the preliminary […]
02.09.2024
Meroitic Conference Update
Dear ISNS Members, Following below is the latest update concerning the forthcoming Meroitic Studies conference in Muenster. The abstracts are now available online and there is a link for online attendance. All the best Julie 13th International Conference for Meroitic Studies (9.-13. September 2024, Muenster, Germany) Update: Abstracts in English and Arabic online: http://meroiticstudies2024.info/programme/ This is […]
03.07.2024
Meroitic Conference Muenster
Dear Colleagues, the 13th International Conference for Meroitic Studies will take placein Muenster, Germany, Sept. 9th to 13th. Please find the program here:https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmeroiticstudies2024.info%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2024%2f06%2fPreliminary-Program_new_June.pdf&c=E,1,fBn3o4qUV25NMtx2qs95kRGM6b4IqKXm15gvsoACVlL2HukkaY9LiOKVMF0ihSyiDFK7Ez-lxzOMhZdPrTgHvOediUzwgDqp4StKjg6cOjomUOM,&typo=1 Registration is open until June 30th:https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmeroiticstudies2024.info%2fregistration%2f&c=E,1,c0LMu8QkK53x_IQKOGoeItQ7kiy-Za0VfXMGSwbMf27421FQb-XijCVzO_igimIOGxazbZdF6VOcz09S0SVEDX9koNsdMcY4EVsgB6u9fMLg8sQQ&typo=1 Best regards, Angelika Lohwasser – Tim Karberg
