Membership directory
The Governing Council of the British Institute of Persian Studies meets several times a year to conduct the business of the Institute. An Annual General Meeting is held in the autumn. BIPS seeks to co-operate with all scholars in Iranian Studies working in the UK, in Iran and overseas.
GOVERNING COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
Dr Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis, MA., PhD.
VICE PRESIDENT
Professor Robert Hillenbrand, MA., D.Phil., FRSE. FBA
CHAIRMAN OF RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEE
Dr Paul Luft, MA, PhD
HON VICE PRESIDENTS
Professor Edmund Bosworth, MA., PhD, FBA
Dr Paul Luft. MA., PhD
Professor David Stronach, OBE, MA. FSA
HONORARY SECRETARY
Dr Sarah Stewart, MA, PhD.
HONORARY TREASURER
David Gye, MA, CEng, MICE
John Ingham, LLB, FCA, FRGS
HONORARY LIBRARIAN
Professor Robert Gleave, BA, MA, PhD
MEMBERS
Professor James Allan, MA, DPhil
Professor Ali Ansari, BA PhD
Dr Dominic Brookshaw, BA, MA, PhD
Professor Robert Gleave, BA, MA, PhD
Professor Edmund Herzig, BA, MA, D.Phil
Professor Vanessa Martin, MA, PhD
Dr Cameron Petrie, BA, PhD
Dr Lloyd Ridgeon, BA, MA, PhD
Dr Eberhard Sauer, M.St, DPhil, FSA
JOINT EDITORS
Professor C E Bosworth, MA, PhD, FBA
Dr Cameron Petrie, BA, PhD
Professor Vanessa Martin, MA, PhD
SECRETARY
Ms Mariam Emamy, BA, MA
HONORARY PUBLICATION SECRETARY
Mr Peter Davies, MA
About us
Starting under the first director, Professor David Stronach, BIPS sponsored important archaeological work on sites such as Pasargardae, Nush-i Jan, Shahr-i Qumis, Haftavan, Baba Jan and Siraf. With archaeological work in Iran presently restricted, BIPS activities are mainly based in the UK although it sponsors visits by academics and students to Iran. BIPS awards grants each year for projects in different fields. These grants are awarded both for visits to Iran or work in the UK.
BIPS organises periodic seminars and workshops in the UK, at which scholars supported by the Institute and others come together to read and discuss papers and meet individuals from home and overseas involved in different aspects of Persian Studies. There are also occasional lectures which are open to all.
BIPS greatly welcomes new members. It is hoped to expand membership, (currently some 400), to all those involved or interested in this field. Members receive copies of the journal IRAN and are kept informed about lectures, seminars and other events. Those interested in joining are invited to fill in the membership form and send it to the Secretary. Any donations will benefit Persian Studies and are greatly appreciated.
The Institute
The purpose built institute, built in 1976, offers simple but comfortable and affordable accommodation, on a temporary basis, to both visiting students and scholars for up to one month. In addition to a lecture hall, there is also an excellent specialist library on the archaeology, art and history of Iran. This is now open to students, scholars and Iranian readers. The Institute building is in good order and houses an active library.
Contact us
The Institute can be contacted using the form below. Your enquiry will sent to a central email address from where it can be sent to the correct person to answer.
If your enquiry relates to content on this website, please direct your enquiries to:
Members of staff at the Institute
London Office:
Mr Peter Davies (Honorary Publications Secretary)
Ms Mariam Emamy (Secretary)
Tehran Office:
Mrs Fariba Reyhanpour (Librarian)
Mrs Sima Mohannak (Assistant Librarian)
Mr Houman Kordmahini