The Registrary gives notice that he has received a request for the discussion of the following topic of concern to the University:
The future of the study of the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Ancient Near East in the University.
The request is supported by the following members of the Regent House:
| S. DARUVALA | P. KORNICKI | J. RAY |
| R. GORDON | B. KUSHNER | J. D. SMITH |
| E. KAHRS | A. MCMAHON | J. SWENSON-WRIGHT |
| G. KHAN | C. MELVILLE |
The Council have agreed that this topic will be included among the matters for consideration at the Discussion on 23 January 2007.