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Dr Karen Bauer of IIS convenes this international conference on emotional flourishing in early Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, supported by the British Academy and the Wellcome Trust.

STEP student-teachers visited Queen's Wood to explore how nature, reflection and creativity can deepen teaching and learning. Through observation, discussion and poetry, the workshop encouraged new ways of thinking about education beyond the classroom.

A forthcoming IIS publication examines contemporary debates on sharia through historical, political, and social perspectives. The book explores questions of reform, constitutionalism, human rights, ethics, and the evolving role of Islamic law in modern Muslim societies.

The Aga Khan Centre welcomed members of The Travellers Club for an afternoon exploring the Aga Khan Library, rare collections, and the Canticle of the Birds exhibition.

Applications are now open for the IIS Dissertation Writing Scholarship 2026, supporting graduate students researching Ismaili and Islamic studies topics.

Applications are now open for the Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship, supporting research in Islamic mysticism, Persian and South Asian literature, and Muslim devotional traditions. Deadline: 30 September 2026.

The Institute of Ismaili Studies hosted the launch of A Practical Guide to Critical Religion, bringing together leading scholars to explore how categories such as “religion” and “the secular” shape scholarship, governance, and public life.

STEP students reflect on how their London-based training is shaping classroom practice during field teaching placements in Syria, Pakistan, India and beyond.

A collaborative module between UCL IoE and IIS brought together students from 17 countries to explore education, justice and global challenges.

IIS celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 at the Ismaili Centre, London, marking the graduation of GPISH and STEP students and recognising academic excellence through dissertation prizes.