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17 Mar 2025
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Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.

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09 Feb 2023
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
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
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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
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Dr Shiraz Thobani Retires as Head of Department of Curriculum Studies

a man in a rural Pakistan reading from his notes for IIS Oral History Project.

12 Dec 2022
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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
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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

Dr. Farhad Daftary shaking hands with Mr. Philippe Advani while signing Memorandum of Understanding with INALCO Foundation at IIS

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

The new director of IIS, Professor Zayn Kassam posing and smiling in a picture

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

A picture of a GPISH student Nabila Walji in black dress from Nairobi streets

18 Aug 2022
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In Memoriam: Nabila Walji (1993-2022)

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