Summer School 2025 Philology and Manuscripts from the Muslim World Date: 18 August – 29 August 2025 Costs: €600 Level: The course is meant for graduate students (MA and PhD) and researchers. Language: English. Non-native speakers are required to have a command of English equivalent to at least TOEFL 550. Scholarships: There are two scholarships to cover the tuition…

Gender norms in Muslim contexts are often associated with polygyny, repudiation and child marriage. In fact, since the negative stereotyping of Islam and Muslims intensified following 9/11, gender has consistently played a crucial role in the narratives about Islam and Muslims, with discourses of ‘repressed women’, ‘violent men’, and ‘generalised homophobia’ (Bracke & Hernandez Aguilar…

“This year’s Midyear Meeting, hosted by NOSTER, was an informative event with a fruitful turnout. As an RMA student, I found that the topic “Getting your Research Published” addressed a priority of mine at a helpful time in my career. It was clear that this sentiment was shared by many, as numerous peers arrived at…

Place: Utrecht Date: October 9-10, 2025 This session, chaired by Prof. Dr. Thijl Sunier, is part of the NWO-funded program on Religion and Climate Change in the Netherlands and hosted by Tilburg University. It aims to explore the intersection of Islamic authority, digital spaces, and environmental advocacy, focusing on how Muslim organizations, religious leaders, and individuals…