AUS Press
Founded in 2025, AUS Press is the publishing house of American University of Sharjah. It publishes scholarly and creative works in the arts, sciences, humanities and social sciences, drawing on the university’s research and contributing to the cultural and intellectual life of Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates and the wider Arab world. Through its publications, AUS Press connects academic work with broader audiences and engages readers across local, regional and international contexts.
Vision
To be a leading academic publisher in the region that advances AUS’ mission and contributes to global scholarly conversations. AUS Press seeks to publish work that is grounded in its context, relevant beyond it and committed to academic excellence, inclusivity and thoughtful innovation.
Mission
AUS Press strengthens the university’s academic and cultural mission by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly and creative works that bridge disciplines and are relevant to regional heritage and universal values. We encourage intellectual exchange and amplify diverse voices that address contemporary challenges, advance knowledge and extend the university’s impact from Sharjah to the world.
Values
Academic Rigor | We uphold strong standards of peer review, editorial integrity and scholarly quality in every publication.
Intellectual Independence | We support research and creative work guided by evidence, critical inquiry and open debate.
Regional Commitment | We are grounded in the cultural and intellectual life of Sharjah, the UAE and the Arab world.
Inclusivity and Diversity | We publish diverse perspectives across disciplines, languages and scholarly traditions.
Public Responsibility | We believe scholarly publishing serves a broader purpose by contributing to knowledge, education and informed dialogue.
About University Publishing
Adapted from the Association of University Presses
It may be easier to describe a university press by saying what it’s not. University presses don’t publish college newspapers, yearbooks or course packs. And if you visit a university press, you generally won’t find a printing press.
University presses are publishers. They acquire, develop, peer review, design, produce, market, and distribute books and journals. Unlike commercial publishers, which focus on large markets, university presses select work for its scholarly, intellectual or creative merit, often serving specialist audiences or regional communities of interest.
A university press is also part of the academic ecosystem. As an extension of its parent institution, it works alongside learned societies, scholarly associations and research libraries to support the creation and circulation of knowledge. Most operate on a not-for-profit basis, reflecting their public and educational mission.
Many university press books are scholarly monographs, focused studies written for researchers and students, published in print and digital formats. Presses also publish academic journals across disciplines and, in many cases, books for broader audiences, including history, literature, translation and regional studies.
While university presses share core principles, each develops a distinct publishing program shaped by its institution and intellectual priorities.
For Authors
For book proposal and manuscript submission guidelines, please email us at [email protected].
Editorial Advisory Board
- Jehanne Moharram, Senior Acquisitions Editor, AUS Press
- Fatima AlMugarrab AlMheiri, Strategy and Planning Specialist, AUS Press
- Dr. Ahmed Ali, Head of the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies, AUS
- Iman Ben Chaibah, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Global Markets, Sharjah Book Authority
- Kristina Katsos, Senior Instructor, Department of International Studies, AUS
- Dr. Kristen Highland, Head of the Department of English, AUS
- Professor Joe Colistra, Dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Design, AUS
- Dr. Nawar Al-Hassan Golley, Professor, Department of English, AUS
- Kara Jones, University Librarian, AUS
- Dr. Daniel Lincoln, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor, AUS
- Dr. Yuting Wang, Head of the Department of International Studies, AUS
Contact Us
For more information, please contact [email protected].
