RomanIslam Center for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies -Islam

08/04/2026

CONFERENCE

Los intercambios entre la Sicilia islámica y el mundo islámico (siglos IX a XI)

📅 April 14., 2026
⏰ 7 pm

El martes 14 de abril, organizamos en Madrid la decimotercera conferencia del ciclo Aula Árabe Universitaria 7, a cargo de Annliese Nef, profesora de Historia Medieval en la Sorbona (Universidad Paris 1). Ven a verla o síguela en directo en Youtube (en español y francés).

La conferencia de la profesora Annliese Nef analizará la estrecha interconexión que mantuvo Sicilia con el resto del mundo islámico durante los siglos IX a XI, tanto a través de instituciones políticas y militares, como a través de los intercambios académicos, técnicos, económicos y agrícolas entre ellos.

More: https://casaarabe.es/eventos-arabes/show/los-intercambios-entre-la-sicilia-islamica-y-el-mundo-islamico-siglos-ix-a-xi

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21/03/2026

PUBLICATION by Javier Albarrán (University of Granada)

📅 March 2026

El gobernante justo: concepciones de justicia y gobierno en al-Andalus

Abstract:
La obligación de promover la justicia y contener la opresión constituyó una función central del gobernante en la teoría política islámica premoderna y un pilar fundamental del contrato social entre el soberano y sus súbditos.

More: https://www.alandalusylahistoria.com/?p=5744

Conceptos, Imaginarios El gobernante justo: concepciones de justicia y gobierno en al-Andalus Publicado por Javier Albarrán el 20 marzo, 202620 marzo, 2026 La obligación de promover la justicia y contener la opresión constituyó una función central del gobernante en la teoría política islámic...

06/03/2026

Conference Participation of our director

Prof Stefan Heidemann gives a talk at the 16th Kochnev Memorial seminar,
Hofstra University, Breslin Hall, room 105

📆 March 7, 2026
⏰ 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

17/02/2026

¿Te gustaría trabajar rodeado/a de libros y arqueología en Madrid? 📚✨

En el Instituto Arqueológico Alemán de Madrid buscamos 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗮 a jornada completa y con contrato indefinido.

👥️ Formarás parte de una biblioteca especializada en Arqueología de la Península Ibérica y Marruecos, apoyando en la gestión y catalogación de publicaciones, así como en la atención a investigadores y usuarios.

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✨️ Una oportunidad para sumarte a una institución internacional comprometida con la investigación, la diversidad y la conciliación laboral.

📅 Puedes enviar tu candidatura hasta el 13 de marzo de 2026 (ref. 05-2026) a [email protected] (Se solicita además adjuntar el formulario “Administración” disponible en la página web)

17/02/2026

Vacancy Announcements - CfP

The on-going ERC Synergy project MOSAIC (Mapping Occult Sciences Across Islamicate Cultures; SyG grant agreement no. 101167040) offers two post- Doc positions at the UC Louvain Belgium.

See details below.

For further questions kindly contact

Godefroid de Callataÿ
Prof. of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Corresponding PI of MOSAIC

09/02/2026

The Last Day at the University of Tlemcen

Prof. Heidemann introduced the audience to Islamic numismatics and gave a substantial presentation in Arabic about archeological coin finds, conservation and documentation.

After a lively discussion, Prof. Franz presented on north southern trades routes from Ifriqiya to the western Maghrib.

We thank all colleagues and the numerous PHD students of the archeology department for their
questions, comments and considerations.

We enjoyed a inspiring research and conference stay at Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University and the Labratory of Archeological Heritage and its Valorisation

We hope that future collaboration and joint research initiatives can be established to continue this fruitful academic journey.

08/02/2026

IMPRESSIONEN FROM THE CONFERENCE

After a precious welcoming from the president of the Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University we had a conference full of inspiring talks.

We appreciated all the new insights and the wonderful talks by our Algerian colleagues, as well as the many colleagues and students who joined and enabled great discussions.

Our thanks and high respect goes to Prof. Rezki Chergui and all those colleagues who were involved in the organization of this great conference which enabled not only scholarly, but also cultural exchange.

06/02/2026

UPCOMING SYMPOSIUM FOR PHD STUDENTS- TLEMCEN

Have a look at the program of the doctoral symposium “Islamic History and Archaeology” organized by Prof Rezki Chergui at the department of Archeology, Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University. The RomanIslam team is looking forward to get to know the students and is grateful for this wonderful opportunity and scholarly exchange.

Besides some impressions from a trip to the Beni Add Ain Fezza Caves. One of the most important natural museums, stretching over 700 meters and reaching a depth of 57 meters. Its volcanic walls hold many secrets, with limestone concretions forming stalactites and stalagmites of the most varied and beautiful shapes.

We took an impressive trip through the cave and enjoyed the view of the beautiful mountains, stopping by at the (former) El Ourit Waterfalls.

05/02/2026

💛💚💙 Tlemcen 💙💛💚

After getting some work done from probably one of, if not the most beautiful offices in the world, Prof. Dr. Rezki Chergui (Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University) picked us up to meet his colleagues at the faculty.

On the way, we stop at al-Mansourah, a 14th century site, probably one of the earliest mosquée of this size in Algeria, built by the Merinides.

At the university we enjoyed the hospitality of the Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University.

In the early evening we visited the mosque of
Shuʿaib Abū Madyan (Sidi Boumediène). The complex comprises besides the mosque, also a madrasa and a mausoleum dedicated to this influential Sufi saint Abū Madyan.

For sunset we were taken to Jabal Lalla Setti where in addition to the sunset, we enjoyed an impressive view over Tlemcen and its surroundings.

04/02/2026

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The Archeology of the Early Islamic Period in Maghrib al-Awsat / Algeria (1st - 4th / 7th- 10th century) - Cross Readings
at the Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University

📆 Feb. 7 - 9, 2026

📍 Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Find below the programm of the conference organized by our colleague Prof. Dr. Rezki Chergui ( Dep. of Archeology, Abou Bekr al-Belkaid-Tlemcen University) in collaboration with the Laoratory of Archeological Heritage and its Valorisation.

03/02/2026

Islam in Sicily and Tunesia

Organized by Prof. Dr. Hagit Nol (Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main)

Have a look at the Programm. Among the speakers are our former colleague Prof. Dr. Antonia Bosanquet and our former fellow Dr. Angelo Castroraro (CSIS).

📆 Feb. 12-13, 2026


Registration until Feb. 11, 2026 with [email protected]

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