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I.B. Tauris partner with BIPS to publish the Studies in the History and Culture of the Persianate World series
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...
Bruce Wannell Memorial Lecture 2023
One element in this year’s University of York Festival of Ideas was the second event to be held in the Bruce Wannell Memorial series, on Thursday 8 June at the National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate. Alan Williams, former Chair of the BIPS research committee, and...
The ‘Iran and Sovereignty’ project at the British Academy Summer Showcase 2023
The 'Iran and Sovereignty' project at the British Academy Summer Showcase 2023 On 15 June 2023, Dr Shabnam Holliday (University of Plymouth/BIPS) presented her 'Iran and Sovereignty' project at the British Academy Summer Showcase 2023. 'Iran and Sovereignty' is...
A warm welcome to Dr Gareth Brereton who is appointed Stronach Fellow at the University of York
BIPS is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Gareth Brereton as the Stronach Fellow at the University of York starting in this role on 10th February. He comes to us from the British Museum where he was Curator for Mesopotamia. He studied at University College...
Death notice
It is with regret and deep sadness that we announce the passing of: Michael Rogers, FBA (Former President of BIPS, Khalili Professor Emeritus of Islamic Art, SOAS): 1935 - 2022 Amelie Kuhrt, FBA. (Professor Emerita, University College, London) : 1944 - 2023...
Norouzetān Farkhondeh va Mobārak
BIPS launches its new Student Newsletter
Following the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of its foundation, BIPS is launching a new undertaking tailored towards its student members. Commencing in March, we will be starting a regular Student Newsletter, moderated by Professor Andrew Newman (BIPS' Outreach...
Professor Bert Fragner (27 November 1941–16 December 2021)
BIPS is very sad to report the death today of Professor Bert Fragner (27 November 1941–16 December 2021), shortly after his 80th birthday, following a short illness in hospital. A towering figure in Persian studies and in particular with relation to Central Asian and...
A short film dedicated to Professor David Stronach to celebrate BIPS’s 60th Anniversary
A short film dedicated to Professor David Stronach to celebrate BIPS's 60th Anniversary On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the British Institute of Persian Studies, we are thrilled to release a short movie celebrating the life and work of David...