Major new exhibition shows impact of Gertrude Bell on the Middle East and international political history
A major new exhibition examines the pioneering explorations of Gertrude Bell in the Middle East, and the political legacy of her...
Arab and Islamic Studies
New landmark study will shed light on the lived experience of ‘addiction’ in the world’s most volatile places
New landmark research will aid understanding of the lived experience of drug consumption and addiction recovery in conditions of war,...
Impact of witchcraft and the occult feature in one of the UK’s first postgraduate courses in magic
An innovative new degree shows the history and impact of witchcraft and magic around the world on society and science....
Key to solving Libyan conflict lies within the country, analysis says
The key to solving the Libyan political conflict lies within the country rather than with the international community, analysis says....
Kurdish folklore collectors are helping to revitalise endangered languages, study shows
A new generation of young Kurdish folklore collectors are helping to revitalise endangered languages and create a living archive, a...
New University of Exeter exhibition tells the fascinating story of Sindbād and The One Thousand and One Nights
A new University of Exeter exhibition about The One Thousand and One Nights shows the origins and history behind the...
Transformational philanthropy will establish innovative new building at the University of Exeter
The University of Exeter has received a philanthropic pledge from His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the...
Syria peacebuilding efforts must address causes of the country’s “failed” state
Any attempts to build peace in Syria must address the factors which led to the country being a failed state...
New home for unique documents charting the complex history of the Middle East and North Africa
The University of Exeter’s Arab World Documentation Unit contains books, leaflets, official statistics newspaper articles, reports and a wide range...