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Palestine talks

The UGent Palestine Talks series is an initiative organised by the Arabic, Islamic and Middle East Studies section at Ghent University. The series features lectures, discussions, and panels with academics and experts who explore the political, social, and cultural dimensions of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

The series aims to foster critical dialogue, raise awareness, and provide diverse perspectives on the challenges faced by Palestinians, promoting a deeper understanding of the region’s complex dynamics. The series engages students, faculty members and the public in meaningful conversations about international law, human rights, and the prospects for a sustainable and just peace in Palestine.

All upcoming and previous talks

Lectures and seminars

This research seminar offers a space for discussion of ongoing research in Middle East Studies from a transdisciplinary, transhistorical and transregional perspective. It focuses on research undertaken at Ghent University and includes occasional presentations from external contributors. No prior knowledge of the region and its languages is required.

 

Section activities

Internationalization@home Migrant Labour in Globalized Contexts (31/03/2025) - In the framework of ‘Internationalisation At Home’, the Department of Languages and Cultures is, on Monday 31 March 2025, organising the event ‘Migrant Labour in Globalised Contexts’.Migrant labour is a phenomenon that not only characterizes our era of neoliberal globalization,… Read more
Iftar - On 28 March, our section organised a warm and connecting iftar. Initiated by some students from BA1, this gathering brought together students and staff from all years for a delicious sharing meal. Everyone brought something to eat or drink. It… Read more