2026 Ann Lambton Memorial Lecture

The Modernity of Return: Fereydoun Tavallali (1917–1985) and the Contested Boundaries of Persian Modernist Poetry

Durham University’s Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and the British Institute for Persian Studies proudly invite you to another round of the annual series of Ann Lambton Memorial Lectures, delivered by Narguess Farzad.

The event will take place at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge (Paula Browne House Lecture Theatre) and online on Zoom. The venue offers full accessibility, including an induction loop for attendees who require it. The event is free to attend, but booking is necessary via Eventbrite for both in-person and online participation.

The lecture will take place from 5.30 to 6.30pm, and it will be followed by a light reception.

For more information and to register click here.