14 Apr 2026 News UCL–IIS Collaboration Explores Global Challenges in Education and Justice A collaborative module between UCL IoE and IIS brought together students from 17 countries to explore education, justice and global challenges.
10 Apr 2026 News IIS celebrates graduates from the STEP C-16 and GPISH Class of 2026 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.
02 Apr 2026 Conference “Elemental” Conference Explores Ismaili Perspectives on Elements IIS hosted the two-day Elemental conference at the Aga Khan Centre, bringing together scholars and practitioners to explore Ismaili perspectives on the natural elements, environmental ethics and contemporary climate challenges.
01 Apr 2026 News IIS scholar engages with universities and communities in Canada Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor engaged with universities and Ismaili communities across Canada in early 2026, delivering lectures, participating in an international AI research sandpit in Montreal, and leading outreach sessions in Vancouver and Edmonton.
30 Mar 2026 News Women’s History Month: Vazir Saheba Fatimah and the IIS Oral History Project For Women’s History Month, the IIS Oral History Project highlights the life of Vazir Saheba Hajjan Ghulam Fatimah of Gujranwala, whose dedication to girls’ education helped establish a school that continues to serve generations.
27 Mar 2026 Fellowship Visiting fellow Dr Tatiana Korneeva researches Nasir Khusraw at IIS Dr Tatiana Korneeva joined IIS as a Visiting Research Fellow to study the Ismaili Imamate and the philosophy of Nasir Khusraw. Her fellowship included lectures, research on rare manuscripts, and engagement with academic and community audiences.
17 Mar 2026 News Dr Shainool Jiwa delivers keynote at Nairobi iftar gathering Dr Shainool Jiwa delivered the keynote address at an iftar gathering in Nairobi on 28 February 2026, reflecting on cosmopolitan ethics, shared responsibility, and social harmony in a diverse world.
13 Mar 2026 News IIS Scholar Speaks at Alyth Synagogue’s 13th Annual Iftar Members of the Jewish and Muslim communities gathered at Alyth Synagogue in London for the thirteenth annual interfaith iftar, where Rabbi Colin Eimer and Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor reflected on light, hope, and the shared responsibility to choose life in times of division.
11 Mar 2026 Call for Papers Call for Papers: Fatimid Sicily – History, Memory, and Legacy Scholars are invited to submit abstracts for the conference “Fatimid Sicily: History, Memory, and Legacy.” The event will explore new research on Fatimid rule in Sicily and its wider Mediterranean connections.
11 Mar 2026 Call for Papers Call for Papers: MENACASEA 2026 Symposium on Dance, Music, and Performing Arts IIS and MENACASEA invite scholars and artists to a three-day symposium examining music, dance and spirituality across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Islamic Southeast Asia.
