Start the year off right and join us for a fun evening of Turkish cuisine with an international twist on Friday 10th February. Plus, for our Fundraising activity, there will be a Raffle Prize Draw taking place on the night, with the opportunity to buy raffle tickets at the dinner for a chance to win some fabulous prizes - so bring…
We are excited to share with you our next In Conversation Webinar with our very own AJS member Richard Hills on Monday 15th May at 6pm. Richard will be talking to us about his father, Alan Hills, and his work as Head Photographer on the British Museum excavations in the Jordan Valley during the…
AJS Trustee Dr Robert Bewley has a very special treat for the AJS. He will give a lecture on "Aerial Archaeology in Jordan: recent discoveries”. The Aerial Archaeology in Jordan has just completed its 25th year, and this talk will cover some important recent discoveries. It will also provide an overview of the importance of…
We are very pleased to announce our first AJS webinar for 2024, “In Conversation with Bashar Tabbah”. Bashar, who is half Jordanian and half English, embodies the Anglo-Jordanian Society, and we are excited to have him as our first guest this year. Date: Tuesday 20th February Time: 6 pm Via Zoom, register here to attend: …
The Anglo-Jordanian Society AGM will be held on 11th July 2024. Here are the details, as well as the link to register: Date: Thursday 11th July 2024 Time: 5:30pm UK time Via Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdu6orDkiGtO6k9GlWdcUnofkmT1AODkv This is an opportunity to hear from the Trustees about the plans…
Join us for an engaging webinar with Dr. Nicolai Due-Gundersen, one of our very own AJS members, a Political Analyst and Lecturer associated with the United Nations, as he shares insights on "Why Visit Jordan to Understand the Arab World?" In this episode of "In Conversation with", discover why Jordan offers the most diverse…
For our members in Amman, The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of an exhibition by Chinese/British artist Natasha Lein entitled "Colours of Jordan". Opening night: Tuesday 12 November Time: 6pm Venue: Jordan National Gallery Building 2 - Wasl Gallery Exhibition dates: 12th November to 10th December If…
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum is hosting a series of informative talks from leading professionals highlighting irreplaceable architectural and cultural sites at risk across the Commonwealth and beyond. Our very own AJS Trustee, Dr Robert Bewley, will give an online talk titled "Recording Cultural Heritage from the Air—in the Middle East." The talk will cover a brief history of…
We are delighted to announce our first webinar for 2025... In Conversation with Bettany Hughes, who will be discussing "Treasures of Jordan: Filming Heritage, Culture and History" Date: Tuesday 28th January 2025 Time: 6pm - 7pm Venue: via Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y4Xfupg9Tkaa3LiwTCLenw Bettany Hughes discusses the unique challenges and surpises of filming and researching…
We are pleased to announce “In Conversation Webinar with Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha” and the team from Digitales, producers of the animated movie “Saleem” - Jordan’s first animated feature film, and their project “Amal for Children”. With many Arab children living with Chronic Traumatic Stress Disorder, they provide vulnerable children with educational and emotional support to…