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Dr Sebastian Brock to Receive Honorary Doctorate

Sebastian Brock, former Reader in Syriac Studies, is to receive an honorary doctorate at the École Pratique des Hautes Études. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday 21 June.

Christian C. Sahner shortlisted for the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize 2019

Christian C. Sahner has been shortlisted for the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize 2019 for his book, ‘Christian Martyrs under Islam’.

“China, Law and Development” (CLD) website launched

Professor Matthew Erie is pleased to announce the launch of the “China, Law and Development” (CLD) website, and the publication of the first seven Research Briefs.

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Faculty of Oriental Studies welcomes interest from suitably qualified applicants in this year's British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme.

Marilyn Booth and Jokha Alharthi win the Man Booker International Prize 2019

Celestial Bodies, written by Jokha Alharthi and translated by Marilyn Booth from Arabic, was announced as the winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2019 on Tuesday 21 May.

Tibetan Language Summer School

The Tibetan Language Summer School is a unique chance to experience Tibetan culture through its language at Oxford University.

Emine Cakir wins two awards at the Students’ Union Teaching Awards

The Faculty of Oriental Studies would like to congratulate Emine Cakir, who won the Outstanding Tutor and Exceptional Feedback awards.

Lingyin Graduate Scholarship in Buddhist Studies

The Faculty of Oriental Studies is pleased to offer, beginning in Michaelmas Term 2019, up to three graduate scholarships for £8000 for Master’s or DPhil students whose study or research focuses on Buddhist Studies.

Professor Marilyn Booth shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2019

Professor Marilyn Booth has been shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2019 for her translation of ‘Celestial Bodies’ by Jokha Alharthi.

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