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The Council for British Research in the Levant is pleased to present a new hybrid lecture and panel discussion, featuring author Daniel Neep, who will present his new book, The Nation Belongs to All: The Making of Modern Syria. This exploration delves into the struggles and resilience of the Syrian people from the 19th century to the present.

The discussion will be chaired by Professor Dawn Chatty, with panellists Dr Haian Dukhan, Dr Hiba Salem and Dr Ammar Azzouz offering insights into Syria’s history, politics, and geography.

📧 Book in person by Monday 26 January: events@cbrl.ac.uk

🔗 Register online via Zoom:
https://lnkd.in/d5zCwz4S

Annual Elizabeth Colson Lecture

The Annual Elizabeth Colson Lecture is held in Trinity term. It is named after Professor Elizabeth Colson, a renowned anthropologist.

Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture

The Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture is named in honour of Dr Barbara Harrell-Bond, the founding Director of the Refugee Studies Centre. It is held each year in Michaelmas term.

Public Seminar Series

Each term the RSC holds a series of public seminars, held on Wednesday evenings at Queen Elizabeth House. Click here for details of forthcoming seminars.

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Forthcoming events

Game: The Economy of Undocumented Migration from Afghanistan to Europe

Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 5pm to 6pm @ Seminar Room 1, Oxford Department of International Development, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB

The price of Fortress Europe: Critical reflections on the EU’s migration policies and constitutional horizons

Wednesday, 04 February 2026, 5pm to 6pm @ Seminar Room 1, Oxford Department of International Development, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB

The Way Out: Justice in the Queer Search for Refuge - Book Launch

Thursday, 12 February 2026, 5pm to 6pm @ To be held at The Old Library, All Souls College. Registration to open in January 2026

Anthropology of Good: Exploring Volunteerism in the 2015 European Refugee Crisis

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 5pm to 6pm @ Seminar Room 1, Oxford Department of International Development, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB