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Applications open for the 2020 Fobzu-Oxford University MEC Writing Residency
Following the success of Fobzu's first writing residency in 2019 when Professor Hala Nassar from Bethlehem University was hosted at Oxford, Fobzu is delighted to announce that we have now formed an official partnership with the Middle East Centre at St Antony's...
We’re hiring! – Communications and Administrative Officer – Part time
Would you like to work for one of the longest running Palestinian solidarity organisations in the UK dedicated to supporting Palestinian education, and contribute to a dynamic phase of renewal? Fobzu is looking to hire an energetic Communications and Administrative...
Birzeit University students march in support of political prisoners
On Saturday, the Israeli army fired tear gas at scores of students marching to Ofer prison, west of Ramallah. This was one of a series of demonstrations organised by Birzeit University students over recent weeks in solidarity with political prisoners detained by...
Fighting back against visa denials of academics teaching in Palestine
The recent escalation in visa denials and restrictions on the employment of foreign nationals working at Palestinian universities has been met with a growing mobilisation of solidarity from organisations from around the world. Professional associations and trade...
Support Fobzu’s Back to School Campaign
“Palestinian students need support because we are under occupation and face many difficulties. This scholarship means so much to me because it means I don’t have to struggle to pay tuition fees.” Wejdan, Fobzu-UNRWA Scholar, Birzeit University Palestinian...
Professor Hala Nassar becomes first Fobzu Writer in Residence
Fobzu is delighted to announce that Professor Hala Khamis Nassar has been chosen from an impressive array of applicants to be the recipient of our very first Writing Residency for Palestinian scholars. Hala is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at...
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Applications Now Open for the 2020 Fobzu-Oxford Writing Residency! In partnership with the Middle East Centre, St Antony's College, Oxford University, Fobzu is supporting a scholar based at a Palestinian university to complete a writing project in Oxford. https://fobzu.org/blog/2020/01/23/fobzu-oxford-writing-residency/
Job opportunity! Fobzu is looking to hire for the new part time post of Communications and Administrative Officer. Energetic, dedicated candidates apply! Deadline 23rd Feb. Info in link.
https://fobzu.org/blog/2020/01/22/were-hiring-communications-and-administrative-officer-part-time/
#BDS tactics are a part of the protest history of this country. This announcement is an early warning of where this government will stand on human rights. https://waronwant.org/media/uk-ban-bds-public-bodies