Nacim Pak-Shiraz

Professor and Personal Chair in Cinema and Iran, University of Edinburgh.

[Nacim Pak-Shiraz @NacimPak]

Just published: "Representing Muhammad: The Prophet on Screen" in Material Religion! 🎬 My article explores Muhammad: The Messenger of God and its efforts to reshape narratives of Islam, authenticity, and heritage. Read more: https://t.co/kQrPeayfj7

[Olmo Gölz @olmo_goelz]

📣 For the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, @Goulia_Gh, Kevin Schwartz and I have put together a special issue on #propaganda in #Iran.
Glad to see the fascinating contributions of wonderful colleagues now published online first!
1.🧵Thread 👇
➡️https://t.co/AtFKd3xHtN

[Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) @IMESuoe]

With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Prof Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila, on Dec 18, 2023.
Prof Hämeen-Anttila was a cherished member of the Department of Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
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[Nacim Pak-Shiraz @NacimPak]

Very proud of this one!
https://t.co/KZkUQGQbSS

[Mark Cousins @markcousinsfilm]

https://t.co/gLiNwzpnz3

[Mushtaq Bilal, PhD @MushtaqBilalPhD]

Every PhD student has to choose a supervisor. But few know how to.

Joan Bolker, EdD, counseled PhD students for 30+ years at Harvard, MIT, and Brandeis.

Here is her advice on how to choose a supervisor:

(Reposting for folks who started following me recently)

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

Please share the news 🥰 Junior Conservatoire Drama, Dance, Production and Film Open Days run throughout April-May.
Participants get a real insight into what’s it like to study here by joining classes, workshops and meeting staff, students and alumni. https://t.co/G1cwZk7w9q

[The NGO International Film & Knowledge Forum 🎬 @thengoiff]

We welcome PROF NACIM PAK-SHIRAZ.
Our #NGOIFF2023 JURY MEMBER.

[BAFTA @BAFTA]

Huge congratulations to Austin Butler who takes home the BAFTA for Leading Actor @elvismovie @warnerbrosuk #EEBAFTAs

[BAFTA @BAFTA]

Cate Blanchett wins the BAFTA award for Leading Actress for her work on Tár @tarmovie @focusfeatures #EEBAFTAs

[BAFTA @BAFTA]

And the BAFTA for Best Film goes to All Quiet On The Western Front! @allquietmovie @netflixuk #EEBAFTAs

[MCFScholarsEd @MCFScholarsEd]

Did you know we offer full scholarships for online programmes at the University of Edinburgh?

[Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) @IMESuoe]

Our first seminar will be delivered by Prof. Jaakko Hameen-Anttila @IMESuoe titled:

Narratives from the dark age. Persian tales from early Islamic times
→ Mon 16 Jan, 17.15 – 18.15
→ Project Room, 50 George Sq, LLC School @LLCatEdinburgh
→ https://t.co/D60SulbEPn

[Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) @IMESuoe]

We're pleased to announce this semester's #IMESResearchSeminars for 2023 under the theme of "Persian Narratives"
The seminars are scheduled on Mondays at 50 George Square, 17.15 – 18.15 @LLCatEdinburgh
More updates to follow soon

[Take One Action @takeoneaction]

For #DocOfTheWeek, we're spotlighting FILMS FROM IRAN FOR IRAN, @anothergaze's stunning programme of over 20 experimental and non-fiction films by Iranian women and non-binary filmmakers. Available to watch online until 4 Jan at https://t.co/09OlGR9hYT

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Do not use your energy to worry. Use your energy to believe, to create, to learn, to think and to grow.

[manijeh hekmat @manijeh_hekmat]

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ترانه ما را آزاد كنيد تامثل هميشه بخواند با صداى رسا #زن_زندگی_آزادی
#ترانه_علیدوستی

[Omid Memarian @Omid_M]

Baraye… playing by the great @JonBatiste and Iranian musician Mehrnam Rastegari in New York City. A beautiful combination of piano and Kamancheh. In solidarity with Iranians fighting for freedom. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی #IranRevolution #اعتصابات_سراسری

[Masih Alinejad 🏳️ @AlinejadMasih]

#VoriaGhafouri is a former member of Iran’s national team. Today, he was kidnapped by the regime for supporting protesters. His whereabouts is unknown. But we know one thing: he put his life in danger for protesters.

I call on international football federation to take action

[Nacim Pak-Shiraz @NacimPak]

Librarian at The University of Edinburgh https://t.co/efdWiREfuS