12.06.2023

10 Year Anniversary of the Joint MA Program “Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society” (CMEPS)

The joint study program between University of Tuebingen and the American University in Cairo (AUC) has now existed for already one decade.

We await many CMEPS students and Alumni who are now working in interesting fields, old and new academic friends, plus a delegation from AUC headed by AUC's president.

OPENING KEYNOTE BY PROF. ANOUSH EHTESHAMI, DURHAM UNIVERSITY
"China' Presence in the Mediterranean and the Reshaping of Euro-Arab Relations"

When? Friday, 16 June at 2:30pm
Where? at Alte Aula

The event opens with words of welcome by Tuebingen and AUC's university presidencies and is accompanied by a reception and a poster exhibition.
Please send, if possible, an email to Sarah Bassisseh (sarah.bassisseh@uni-tuebingen.de) if you intent to visit the opening keynote.

CMEPS WORKSHOPS: CURRENT CHALLENGES IN MIDDLE EAST POLITICS AND
EURO-ARAB RELATIONS
The workshops bring together researchers and professionals from different working fields. For current students, it is a great occasion to meet young professionals who have graduated from political science.
1) Statehood, Citizenship and Migration
2) Economy, Climate, and Just Transition
3) Media, Information, and Digitization
Please consult the detailed program and the registration code in the attachment. Registered participants can stay for Lunch.

When? Saturday, 17 June at 10:00am
Where? at Alte Aula and IfE, Münzgasse

PANEL DISCUSSION: "TEACHING MIDDLE EAST POLITICS IN THE NEXT DECADE"
When? Saturday, 17 June at 1:30pm
Where? Alte Aula, Festsaal