AUS Press
Where Knowledge Finds Its Voice
AUS Press at American University of Sharjah will launch in Fall 2026 with the mission of connecting academia and knowledge seekers around the globe by publishing impactful scholarly and creative works in the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Committed to excellence and integrity, we aim to foster the exchange of ideas by amplifying original scholarship and diverse voices—from local to regional to global perspectives—that offer fresh insights, enrich cultural understanding, and imagine brighter futures.
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.
We’re especially interested in works that bring Global South/Global Majority perspectives to the forefront, with a focus on:
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
To ensure our editorial team can thoroughly review and support our current projects, AUS Press has temporarily closed submissions until the end of October 2026. Thank you to everyone who submitted their works so far. We will reply in due course, and we look forward to receiving many more.
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
Your ideas deserve to be heard.
Let's share them with the world.
For more information,
please contact [email protected].
