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Director's Welcome
> The National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies (NCEIS) is funded by the Australian Government to provide outstanding higher education level programs in Islamic studies. The University of Melbourne is collaborating with Griffith University and the University of Western Sydney to deliver a world-class, multi-disciplinary program from 2008.
Nov 19 2009, NCEIS, UWS: Marriage in Islam
Marriage in Islam by Sheikh Ibrahim El-Shafie
You are invited to attend a workshop hosted by the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies within the University of Western Sydney.
Room: (Bankstown Campus) BA-23.G.40
Date: Thursday (19/11/2009)
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Sheikh Ibrahim El-Shafie is the Religious Advisor of Al Amanah College's two campuses located in Sydney.
Publication News & Announcements
New Publications by NCEIS Scholars and Associates
Professor Bryan Turner (bio), Muslims in Singapore: Piety, Politics and Policies. Published Sep 15 2009 by Routledge Taylor & Francis.
Nov 21 2009: CITY CIRCLE: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON RELIGIONS
CITY CIRCLE: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON RELIGIONS
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE – SESSION HAS BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD
Date & Time : Saturday Nov 21 2009, 11.45-1 pm
Venue: The University of Melbourne
WHAT IS CITY CIRCLE?
The City Circle organises monthly gatherings which acts as forums for intellectual discourse, spiritual nourishment, community activity and social networking. The City Circle is an open circle for open minds.
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Nov 25, 2009: NCEIS Uni Western Sydney, A Sociological Critique of The Domestication and Securitisation of Muslims and Islam as a National Security Project
The Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies, University of
Western Sydney, invites you to attend a public lecture by
Prof. Michael Humphrey
School of Political and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
25th November 2009
13:00 to 15:00
Room: 23.G.41 (Conference Room 02)
The current so-called 'problem of Muslim integration' in Western secular
national societies amounts to a post-multicultural revisionism
re-imagining the nation-state as culturally singular in the age of
globalization, global cities and transnational citizens. Muslims have
been turned into nationally shared objects for transnational governance,
a focus for national and international coordination of security,
cultural critique and population management. Read more..
Law and the Family; and Interventions
Australian Family Law for Muslims Program: Law and the Family; and Interventions (Session 3)
Date & Time : Saturday 5 December 09, 12-2pm
Venue: The University of Melbourne, Sidney Myer Asia Centre Level 1
Speakers: Hyder Gulam
with Ramzi El-Sayed, Ahmed Imam, Abdullah Saeed, Monique Tooley and Board of Imams
Enquiries/RSVP: (E) nceis-info@unimelb.edu.au (T) 03.83443559
This event is free of charge.
Places are limited, please RSVP.
Seminar Program:
Review of Family Law in Australia - Questions.
Presentation by Ramzi El-Sayed: The role of mediation in Islam (the view from the ICV)
Presentation by Monique Toohey: Interventions from a family perspective
Conclusion and where to from here.
Children and the Law, with a presentation by the Board of Imams (Session 2)
Australian Family Law for Muslims Program: Children and the Law with presentation by Board of Imams (Session 2)
Date & Time : Saturday 14 Nov 09, 12-2pm
Venue: The University of Melbourne, Sidney Myer Asia Centre Level 1
Speakers: Hyder Gulam
with Ramzi El-Sayed, Ahmed Imam, Abdullah Saeed, Monique Tooley and Board of Imams
Enquiries/RSVP: (E) nceis-info@unimelb.edu.au (T) 03.83443559
This event is free of charge.
Places are limited, please RSVP.
Children's Issues
Child Support and Maintenance
Family Violence
Misc Matters - Adoption, Paternity Tesing, Name Change, Location and Recovery Orders
Family Dispute Resolution
Presentation by BOIV - "Family Arbitration Council" and its activities (Sheikh Mohamadu Saleem)
Oct 29 2009: The Evolutionary Role of Women in Islam
Oct 30 2009 Deadline: ‘Islam and Law in Southeast Asia’ Fieldwork Scholarships
Funding is available to assist research into Islam-related issues relevant to Southeast Asia.
‘Islam and Law in Southeast Asia’ Fieldwork Scholarships of up to A$2,000 are available for Masters or PhD candidates enrolled at the University of Melbourne. Successful applicants must be able to complete the fieldwork between 1 December, 2009 and 31 December, 2010.
Enquiries should be directed to Kathryn Taylor k.taylor @ unimelb.edu.au; (03) 8344 1122.
