CBRL
Learning from the Levant
CBRLCBRL is a registered charity sponsored by the British Academy and governed by articles of association. Members nominate and elect a voluntary board of trustees, or council, who have a range of professional backgrounds and from the academic community. The board of trustees meets quarterly.
CBRL has five sub-committees: finance and governance, human resources, research, publications, and development. All committees meet regularly to determine CBRL policies and strategies in these areas. Trustees, staff and external advisors, in some cases, form the committees.
Finance and governance – John Shakeshaft (Acting Chair), Dr Sean Hird and Tom Thomson. Staff: Dr Carol Palmer and Miranda Ludden.
Human resources – Graham Philip (Chair), Tom Thomson and Reverend Canon David Longe. Staff: Dr Carol Palmer.
Research – Dr Kamal Badreshany (Acting Chair, Durham University), Prof. Timothy Insoll (University of Exeter), Dr Bahar Baser (Durham University), Prof Louise Martin (UCL). Staff: Dr Carol Palmer. Editors: Dr Caroline Middleton and Dr Sarah Irving.
Publications – Prof. Graham Philip (Chair, Durham University), Dr Jennie Bradbury (Bryn Mawr College) is an external member and advisor. Editors: Dr Caroline Middleton and Dr Sarah Irving (Staffordshire University). Staff: Dr Carol Palmer.
Development – John Shakeshaft (Acting Chair), Tom Thomson, Dr Robert Bewley, Dr Sean Hird. Staff: Dr Carol Palmer
