Outside Events & Announcements

Congratulations to Professor Nasser Rabbat!

On November 28, 2024, Professor Nasser Rabbat was honored with the prestigious Honorary Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management by ICCROM-Sharjah, in a ceremony held in Sharjah, UAE. This distinguished award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the field of heritage studies and Islamic architecture, particularly his pioneering research and influential publications that have shaped the understanding and preservation of cultural heritage in the Arab region.

In addition to this recognition, ICCROM-Sharjah will also publish a comprehensive collection of Professor Rabbat’s scholarly articles on heritage studies, showcasing his work from the past decade. This collection will serve as an invaluable resource for future generations of scholars and practitioners, further cementing his legacy as a leading figure in cultural heritage conservation.

Professor Rabbat’s unwavering dedication to preserving the rich history and architecture of the Islamic world continues to inspire and elevate the field. This honor is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his enduring impact on the discipline.

Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/ICCROMShj/

Prof. Rabbat’s Instagram video message in Arabic below:

https://www.instagram.com/iccrom_sharjah/reel/DC7QgN_SJ_n

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5th Palestine-Quebec Science Bridge (PQSB) Call Applications 

Launch of the 5th Palestine-Quebec Science Bridge (PQSB) Call Applications *due Dec 15, 2024*

The PQSB program, which aims at fostering scientific collaborations by promoting the international mobility of Palestinian and Quebecer researchers, is coordinated and implemented by the Palestine Academy for Science and Technology (PALAST) and the Fonds de Recherche Du Quebec – Nature Et Technologies (FRQNT), Santé (FRQS), and Société Et Culture (FRQSC).

https://www.palast.ps/en/news/launch-5th-palestine-quebec-science-bridge-pqsb-call?language_content_entity=en

In Arabic https://www.palast.ps/sites/default/files/inline-files/launch%205th%20PQSB%20call%20in%20Ar_0.pdf

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Nasser Rabbat Lecture at the MFA
Veni, vidi, mutatio: The Multicultural Roots of Islamic Architecture
Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Harry and Mildred Remis Auditorium (Auditorium 161)

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FORTMED 2020
International Conference on Fortifications of the Mediterranean Coast