Jennifer Scarce B.A., F.S.A.(Scot) We regret to announce the death on 23rd October of former Council member Jennifer Scarce, exactly a month before her 88th birthday. Jennifer had a long and fruitful association with BIPS from 1968 as a member of the Siraf team to...
Printed in The Times, Monday 30 March 2026 Sir, We are deeply concerned not only about the humanitarian impact of the war in Iran but also about reports of damage to that country's cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is always at risk in the event of heavy...
Sheila R. Canby ( 1949-2025) It is with deep regret and great sadness that the BIPS Council has learnt of the passing of Dr Sheila Canby who for many years was a member of the BIPS Council. Latterly she was the Keeper of the Department of Islamic Art at the...
Dear BIPS members and supporters, We are writing to inform you of upcoming changes to the BIPS Membership Scheme. Membership fee changes (effective from October 2025 for new members and from the 2026 renewal cycle): Full Membership: £40/year → £50/year Fellow...
BIPS is very concerned for the safety and wellbeing of all friends and colleagues in Iran. Our hearts go out to them at this difficult time.
The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for its newly established Outreach Project Grants. The BIPS Outreach Project Grant supports outreach projects that promote the knowledge of the Persianate world among a non-academic audience. Projects can...
It is with regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles Allen Burney, Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester. Many British and Iranian archaeologists were trained by him and took part in his excavations in Turkey and Iran. His most important...
Best wishes for Noruz and the Iranian New Year 1403/2024 from everyone at BIPS.Â
I.B. Tauris is delighted to announce that it will once again partner with the British Institute of Persian Studies (BIPS) to publish the Studies in the History and Culture of the Persianate World series. The series focuses on the history and culture of the Persianate...