Skip to main content
  • Alumni
  • Students
  • Quick Links
  • Contact us
  • Subscribe
The logo of The Institute of Ismaili Studies
  • Research & Publications
    • Research
      • Central Asian Studies
      • Constituency Studies
      • Ismaili Special Collections Unit
      • Ismaili Studies
      • Qur’anic Studies
      • Shiʿi Studies
      • South Asian Studies
    • Publications
      • Publications Listing
    • Audiobooks
  • Study
    • Graduate Studies
      • STEP
      • GPISH
    • Short Courses
    • Fellowships and Scholarships
  • Learning Centre
    • Scholarly contributions
    • Multimedia
    • Curriculum
    • Reading Guides & Lists
  • Library & Special Collections
    • Aga Khan Library
    • Ismaili Special Collections Unit
  • News
    • IIS Update Magazine
  • Events
  • About us
    • Our Institution
      • Governance
      • Our people
      • Our alumni
      • Policies and documents
      • Timeline
    • Ismaili Imamat
      • His Highness The Aga Khan
      • Ismaili Community
    • Partners
    • Careers
  • Alumni
  • Students
  • Quick Links
  • Contact us
  • Subscribe
Home News

News

Members of the IIS Alumni's European Chapter Group in the Atrium of the Aga Khan Centre, London
  • 20 Aug 2023
  • News
  • Alumni

European IIS Alumni AGM focuses on Migration, Refugees and Muslim Diaspora

The European Chapter Group of the IIS Alumni Association recently organised their Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 centred on Migration, Refugees and Muslim Diaspora. Dubbed "Ittisaal" – a term symbolising connection and harmony – The two-day event took place on August 19-20 and was attended by number of alumni from across the UK and EU.

Read more
IIS GPISH students sat on sofas and on the floor in an indoor setting in Amman, Jordan
  • 31 Aug 2023
  • News
  • Student

STUDENT VOICES: Transcending the comfort zone

A young lady sat on a bench in a London square with grass and fallen leaves behind her
  • 31 Jul 2023
  • News
  • Student

Student voices: The many languages of connection

Male student in library sitting looking at laptop
  • 25 Jul 2023
  • News
  • Student

Disability pride month: Celebrating uniqueness and equality

Dr. Shainool Jiwa And Naguib Kheraj in a book launch at the Ismaili Centre
  • 06 Jul 2023
  • News
  • Book launch

UK book launch for The Fatimids: 2. The Rule from Egypt celebrated at the Ismaili Centre, London

An image of the screen of log in for the IIS Digital curriculum
  • 13 Jun 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

Launch of IIS Digital Curriculum promotional video

Banner showcasing Islamic calligraphy in two diversely colourful designs
  • 22 May 2023
  • News
  • Research
  • Publication

The Emergence of Shi‘i Sufism. Interview with author Alessandro Cancian

Index Islamicus volumes on a library shelf
  • 12 May 2023
  • News
  • Academic
  • Announcement

Aga Khan Library hosts UK work on Index Islamicus

Professor Wilferd Madelung in a suit
  • 11 May 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

In Memoriam: Professor Wilferd Madelung (1930-2023)

ISCU team and Communications and Development team with Professor Zayn Kassam clicking a picture at the premiere of Islamic Heritage event
  • 05 May 2023
  • News
  • Research
  • Academic

Premiere of Islamic Heritage Past and Present video: Ismailis in History and Myth

GPISH 2023 graduates wearing graduation gowns and throwing caps in the air
  • 25 Apr 2023
  • News
  • Student

Graduation ceremony 2023 includes celebration of student’s Oxford scholarship

Princess Zahra, IIS Board of Governors, faculties and students all standing in respect in two rows wearing AKU graduation gowns
  • 21 Apr 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

IIS Board Member Tashmin Khamis receives Award of Distinction from Aga Khan University

Aitmadi Mohamad Ismail Adra Abu Nu‘man (M.Adra) sitting in a suit
  • 19 Apr 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

In Memoriam: Aitmadi Mohamad Ismail Adra Abu Nu‘man (1935-2023)

Professor Zayn Kassam listening to a lady explaining the image from the climate change exhibition in AKC gallery
  • 18 Apr 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

New Exhibition Exploring Climate Change Opens at Aga Khan Centre Gallery

Three Muslim women standing outside of the shrine of Pir Shams near a man sitting under an umbrella selling rose petals.
  • 02 Apr 2023
  • News
  • Research
  • South Asian Studies

Rituals of Muslim Women in South Asia: an Interview with Award-Winning Researcher Dr Sana Iqbal

A b/w picture of five women from different generations sitting in a row depicting cultural evolution through their dressing styles
  • 31 Mar 2023
  • News
  • Ismaili Special Collections Unit
  • Research

A visit to the Ismaili Special Collections Unit for Women's History Month

Prof. Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi sitting in an inauguration ceremony for his appointment as Chevalier at Institut Français Islamologie
  • 09 Mar 2023
  • News
  • Talks and Lectures
  • Announcement

Professor Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi appointed Chevalier National Order of the Légion d’Honneur in France

A black and white image of Annemarie Schimmel sitting and posing, taken around the middle aged era of her life
  • 22 Feb 2023
  • News
  • Scholarship
  • Announcement

Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship and Dissertation Writing Scholarship Open for Applications

A female scholar reading a book borrowed from IIS library
  • 09 Feb 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

Applications for Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarships Now Open

Prince Rahim and IIS Co Director Dr. Farhad Daftary exchanging gratitude gestures while shaking hands
  • 20 Jan 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

IIS Honours Dr Farhad Daftary on his Retirement as Co-Director

Iradj Bagherzade posing in a suit (from a library/conference)
  • 19 Jan 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

In Memoriam: Iradj Bagherzade (1942–2023)

A generic image taken from inside of Aga Khan Centre 9th floor with a side view of one of the gardens and sunlight reflection from the ceiling.
  • 12 Jan 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

Dr Shiraz Thobani Retires as Head of Department of Curriculum Studies

The new director of IIS, Professor Zayn Kassam posing and smiling in a picture
  • 09 Jan 2023
  • News
  • Announcement

IIS Welcomes Dr Zayn Kassam as New Director

a man in a rural Pakistan reading from his notes for IIS Oral History Project.
  • 12 Dec 2022
  • News
  • Announcement

IIS Oral History Project Collects Memories of Global Ismaili Communities

Cohort 12 graduates taking a group photo with the faculties and dignitaries all dressed in graduation gowns on the convocation day
  • 24 Nov 2022
  • News
  • Student

IIS Students Celebrated in 2022 Graduation Ceremony

An outstanding sketch capturing basic features of a sea port with clouds, mountains and trees on the top front and buildings in a V shaped island, a bridge on the connecting the town on the left and ships floating near the harbour.
  • 17 Nov 2022
  • News
  • Announcement

History Day: Ismaili Special Collections Unit Highlights Muslim Heritage

  • Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 1 / 27
  • Next

Sign up for news, events & course information

Subscribe here
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Research
  • Publications
  • Study
  • About
  • News
  • Events
  • Alumni
  • Careers
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
© 2022 The Institute of Ismaili Studies
The Institute of Ismaili Studies is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, registered company No.1324858 (England/Wales). Registered Charity Number. 1179135. Registered Office: The Institute of Ismaili Studies, Aga Khan Centre, 10 Handyside St, King's Cross, London, N1C 4DN