European Association of Israel Studies
European Association of Israel Studies
Here you will find information about who we are!
The European Association of Israel Studies (EAIS) was founded at a meeting in November 2009 at London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). It is an independent, international, and scholarly association devoted to the academic study of Israel. We are a membership organization open to all individuals who are engaged in or share an interest in the scholarly study of Israeli society, politics, and culture, and the historical development of these aspects in historic Palestine and Israel.
We are committed to rigorous academic scholarship about Israel and high quality research and teaching in this area, as well as increasing the breadth of study of this important part of the Middle East. This commitment is reflected in our vision, mission, and values, and in the range of exciting Israel Studies events, resources, and opportunities we provide for our members:
Our vision is to become the leading non-partisan, academic, scholarly, and intellectual association for Israel Studies in Europe.
Our mission is to promote, encourage, and support the independent, academic study of Israel across Europe.
Our values are: Non-partisanship, Non-advocacy, Transparency, Openness to all, Academic excellence.
In ensuring these values, we embrace rigorous scholarship and informed debated.
As a member of the EAIS, you’ll benefit from our range of continuously expanding Israel Studies events, activities, and other exclusive opportunities.
Our annual conference is a fantastic opportunity either to share or exchange the ideas, research conclusions and scientific approaches. It gives us a chance to build an academic cooperation.
This is the most important thing: our association helps to build bridges between scholars from various countries and bring them together in research activities.
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