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  • 22 Feb 2023
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Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship and Dissertation Writing Scholarship Open for Applications

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  • 09 Feb 2023
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Applications for Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarships Now Open

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  • 20 Jan 2023
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IIS Honours Dr Farhad Daftary on his Retirement as Co-Director

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  • 19 Jan 2023
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In Memoriam: Iradj Bagherzade (1942–2023)

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  • 12 Jan 2023
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Dr Shiraz Thobani Retires as Head of Department of Curriculum Studies

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  • 12 Dec 2022
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IIS Oral History Project Collects Memories of Global Ismaili Communities

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  • 24 Nov 2022
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IIS Students Celebrated in 2022 Graduation Ceremony

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  • 17 Nov 2022
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History Day: Ismaili Special Collections Unit Highlights Muslim Heritage

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  • 17 Nov 2022
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IIS Signs Memorandum of Understanding with INALCO Foundation

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  • 24 Oct 2022
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Open for Climate Justice: Celebrating International Open Access Week 2022

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  • 26 Sep 2022
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 Qur’anic Studies Series Welcomes New Editorial Board

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  • 21 Sep 2022
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Dr Farhad Daftary Set to Step Down from Management Role and IIS Appoints New Director

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