| 24 & 25 November: [Observer Registration is now OPEN] : 2015 CILIS Islamic Studies Postgraduate Conference. Register to observe this 2-day Conference at Melbourne Law School with presentations by current postgraduate students, click here. |
| 25 November [Film Screening Fundraiser]: Watch Joshua Oppenheimer's award-winning documentary The Look of Silence at Cinema Nova (Melbourne), in support of the 2016 Human Rights Arts & Film Festival, click here |
| 30 November & 1 December [Conference - Sydney]: 2nd Australasian Conference on Islam: Radicalisation & Islamophobia. Register to attend this 2-day Sydney-based Conference, click here |
| Audio & Video Recording: Distinguished Asian Lecture (11 August 2015) : Islam, Democracy, and the Future of the Death Penalty by Professor Jimly Asshiddiqie, click here. |
| Audio & Video Recording: CILIS Evening Seminar (24 August 2015) : Death Penalty and the Road Ahead: A Case Study of Indonesia by Professor Todung Mulya Lubis, click here. |
2015 CILIS Islamic Studies Postgraduate Conference
Hosted by:
Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS), University of Melbourne
National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies (NCEIS), University of Melbourne
Institute for Religion, Politics and Society, Australian Catholic University
24 & 25 November
Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
** NEW** 2015 Conference Program
** NEW** 2015 Conference Participants and Abstracts
Observer Registration is $50 and includes all meals and refreshments. Register here
For further general information, click here
This annual conference brings together postgraduate students who are researching topics relating to Islam. This 2-day programme brings together students and academic mentors with similar interests in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. Students from Australian and international universities will speak on a range presentation themes, and include:
- Islam and Education
- Islamic Thinking
- Muslims and Gender
- Muslims and Governance in Indonesia
- Muslims and Modernity
- Muslims in the Middle East
In 2015, 21 students from Australian and international universities will speak on a range of themes. Panels will be chaired by leading scholars and researchers, including the following mentors:
Associate Professor Greg FealyAustralian National University, Emeritus Professor Virginia HookerAustralian National University, Dr Nadirsyah Hosen Monash University, Professor Tim Lindsey University of Melbourne, Professor Jamhari MakrufUniversitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah and Emeritus Professor Merle RicklefsAustralian National University.
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Human Rights Arts & Film Festival : Fundraiser
Wednesday 25 November, 7pm
Cinema Nova
The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival is excited to present an exclusive, preview screening of Joshua Oppenheimer's award-winning, must-see documentary The Look of Silence at Cinema Nova on Wednesday, 25 November at 7pm.
The film screening will raise funds towards HRAFF's 2016 festival. For more information, click on the image below or the link here.
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Australasian Conference on Islam 2015: Radicalisation & Islamophobia
Monday 30 November & Tuesday 1 December
Novotel Hotel, Sydney
2nd Australasian Conference on Islam
Radicalisation & Islamophobia: Roots, Relationships & Implications in Religiously Diverse Societies
Distinguished international and local academics to provide invaluable insights & solutions to the problems of Radicalisation and Islamophobia.
An excellent opportunity to learn from, interact and network with experts across diverse disciplines.
Academics, students, community leaders, social activists and all others interested are invited to attend.
Morning tea & lunch provided.