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Group photo of scholars at the ASPS Biennial Convention in Tashkent, August 2025

10 Sep 2025
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IIS scholars showcase research at the 10th ASPS convention in Tashkent

IIS researchers presented research papers, chaired sessions, and delivered book talks across themes including philosophy, cosmology, poetry, Sufism, and Ismaili history.

Group photo of scholars at the ASPS Biennial Convention in Tashkent, August 2025

10 Sep 2025
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IIS scholars showcase research at the 10th ASPS convention in Tashkent

IIS researchers presented research papers, chaired sessions, and delivered book talks across themes including philosophy, cosmology, poetry, Sufism, and Ismaili history.

A gallery exhibit showing a framed piece of calligraphy on a green wall and a red garment with gold embroidery. Display cases and framed images are visible in the background.

27 Aug 2025
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Inauguration of Muslim Expressions from South Asia exhibition at the Aga Khan Centre

Saad Barcha GPISH 2025 Scholarship

22 Aug 2025
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Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship Programme 2025

GPISH 2025 Mohammed Arkoun Doctoral Scholarship

22 Aug 2025
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Mohammed Arkoun Doctoral Scholarship 2025

Dr Mohamed Keshavjee

20 Aug 2025
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Mohamed Keshavjee Honours the Legacy of Henry Brown

Shehzad Roy and Jazzmin Jiwa

15 Aug 2025
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Traditions Meet Tomorrow: IIS Alumni and Partners Gathering at GE Festival in Dubai

Global Encounters Festival 2025

14 Aug 2025
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IIS Showcases Knowledge, Heritage and Engagement at the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai, UAE

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28 Jul 2025
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STEP C-15 Continuing Professional Development Programme

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23 Jul 2025
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South Asian Studies hosts Merchant Ivory film screening and book launch

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16 Jul 2025
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IIS Trustee Habib Motani reappointed to Legal Services Board

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