Islamic Codicology Workshop

8-12 September 2008, University Library, Cambridge

The Islamic Manuscript Association, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge, announce a workshop on Islamic codicology, to be held in September 2008. The proposed workshop will be led by Professor François Déroche, Director of Studies at the Ecole Practique des Hautes Etudes in Paris and author of the book Islamic Codicology an Introduction to the Study of Manuscript in Arabic Script. Prof. Déroche will select original manuscript sources at the University Library of Cambridge as the basis for this workshop.

The five day program will provide an overview of Islamic codicology with a comparative focus on the methods of localising and dating Islamic manuscripts. The primary focus will be on technical aspects of writing materials and their typological significance, on the formation of a codex, including features like quiring and ruling, as well as the shape of the page and script. The workshop is open to post-graduate students, scholars and professionals in the field of Islamic studies as well as all TIMA members.

The cost of this workshop is of £350. Places are limited to 15 and 5 places are available free of charge. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship please contact us detailing your financial situation.

Applications will close the 31st July 2008, and the successful participants will be informed after this date. Demand for places in the workshop is expected to be very high, therefore it cannot be guaranteed that all applicants will be successful.

If you are interested in attending the workshop, please fill in and submit the application form below:

Registration Form

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Accommodation

Rooms are available for TIMA members at Pembroke College from Sunday, 7th September until the morning of Friday 12th September and can be booked through TIMA at £45 per person per night.

The rooms are on the old college site and have shared bathroom facilities. Breakfast is available separately from the College buttery. Please indicate which nights you would like to stay at Pembroke:

Date Rate at Pembroke
(exc. Breakfast)
Sept 7th £45.00
Sept 8th £45.00
Sept 9th £45.00
Sept 10th £45.00
Sept 11th £45.00
Sept 12th £45.00
Enter Totals: £

Fees and Payment

Registration fees and payment for accommodation must be received by TIMA in order for an individual to participate in the conference proceedings and for us to confirm your accommodation booking.

You may pay by cash, a sterling cheque made payable to “The Islamic Manuscript Association” or by fund transfer. Please contact Natalia Viola or Jenny Wright for TIMA's bank details.

Brief Résumé

Please provide us with a brief résumé / curriculum vitae.

Reason for wishing to take this workshop

Please provide us with a statement giving the reason(s) you wish to take this workshop. (Please describe your background or interest area, any work you have done in a relevant field, independent study in which you have been engaged, or whatever additional information you think would be helpful to your instructor.

Application for TIMA funding

The workshop is limited to 15 places, 5 of which will be fully funded by TIMA. If you wish to apply for a free place, please use the space below to explain your interest in Islamic codicology, and the reasons for your application for funding including details of the collection you work with, if applicable:

Please detail the expected cost of return travel from your place of residence and any other associated costs: