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Orientalism and Hierarchy of Victims: A Comparative Study of Ukrainian and Syrian Refugees’ Representation in the UK National Mainstream Newspapers
By: Dr. Ahmad BarakatDepartment of Political Science and International StudiesTeaching FellowUniversity of BirminghamPublished on: 9 February 2026The Journal of Communication and Media Studies Abstract: This study examines the inconsistency of refugees’ representations in the UK national mainstream newspapers and the…Continue reading→
Gender and Digital Resistance: Palestinian Women and Narrative Production in Cyberspace
Fridays, March 13 – May 15 2026 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET Hosted on Zoom Register Here Course Overview This seminar provides an interdisciplinary academic framework for examining the growing role of Palestinian women in crafting resistance narratives through…Continue reading→
Voices and Resistance: Social Empowerment in the Face of the Discourse of Power in Latin America
Fridays, March 6 – May 8, 2026 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET Hosted on Zoom Register Here Course Overview This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of political discourse in Latin America, focusing not only on the production of messages…Continue reading→
The Struggle for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan at War: Challenges and New Pathways
Tuesdays, March 10 – May 12, 2026 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET Hosted on Zoom Register here Course Overview This 10-week seminar series explores the fate of higher education and scientific research in Sudan amid war, tracing how universities,…Continue reading→
Functional Plant Ecology: Keys to the Conservation and Restoration of Global Ecosystems in a Changing World
Mondays, March 9 – May 11, 2026 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET Hosted on Zoom Register Here Course Overview Unsustainable human intervention in ecosystems, driven mainly by the demand for food, raw materials, and especially energy, has sparked an…Continue reading→
Featured Exhibit: Lighting Shadows – The Women of Afghanistan
It is a pleasure to announce the exhibition Lighting Shadows – The Women of Afghanistan, organized by Afghan Voices of Hope and PROOF: Media for Social Justice, and curated by Dr. Wilhelmina Wahlin, Jason Sapan, Gaisu Yari, and Laura Trainor. Featuring…Continue reading→
Petition: Urge U.S. Senators to support Save the Kurds Act
Created by: Jihan Brifki, Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation Advisor United States & Canada The Save the Kurds Act, introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to provide protective measures for the Kurds in Rojava, ensuring their safety and security in a volatile…Continue reading→
“KNOWLEDGE AT RISK”
Pleases join us for the 8th Annual New University in Exile Consortium Scholar’s Conference. Friday, April 10, 20262:00-5:00PM ETIn Person and Online Please join us for the 8th Annual New University in Exile Consortium Scholar’s Conference, in person at The…Continue reading→
Video Available: Voices of Resilience: Women Advocating for Women
Originally aired February 25, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00pm ET A thought-provoking conversation with global leaders in human rights, gender justice, and international governance. Voices of Resilience: Women Advocating for Women brings together five distinguished experts whose work spans advocacy,…Continue reading→
Consortium Scholar Ibadoghlu’s Brother Indicted in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani economist, opposition politician, and New University in Exile Consortium scholar Gubad Ibadoghlu has been under arrest for more than two-years on spurious counterfeit currency charges in a case regarding the activities of local non-governmental organizations. After nearly a year…Continue reading→