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The IAS stands for new thinking about big ideas through inter-disciplinary dialogue across all disciplines

 


Applications for the 2013-14 Fellowship scheme are now being accepted (closing date Sunday 17th June 2012).


2011-12 Futures II

In what is now the Institute's sixth year, the IAS is marking the successful completion of five major themes - The Legacy of Charles Darwin, Modelling, Being Human, Water, Futures - by reflecting on how it can build on the model of such research projects to inform and drive Durham's research programme into future areas of excellence. For its Futures II year (2011-2012) the IAS has built its Fellowship programme around intra- inter- and multi-disciplinary ventures that could become real centres of excellence for Durham in the future, attracting researchers from across the disciplinary base to address a wide variety of topics spanning the sciences and the arts. More info...

EVENTS

Thursday 14 June 2012

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Thursday 21 June 2012

Thursday 28 June 2012

Wednesday 11 July 2012

Thursday 12 July 2012

Welcome

The Institute of Advanced Study was established in October 2006 to mark the 175th anniversary of Durham University. It is a prestigious, ideas-based Institute which brings together some of the world’s finest researchers from every discipline to examine themes of major intellectual, scientific, political and practical significance.  At least twenty fellows per annum are based in Cosin's Hall (a beautiful 18th Century, Grade 1 listed mansion house, situated on Palace Green - a designated World Heritage site) for up to three months, working with Durham scholars to spark these investigations, set tomorrow's agenda and participate in a varied programme of activities. The Institute also serves as a top-level forum, enabling key-decision makers and experts to discuss pressing policy problems in an intellectually stimulating and unrestricted manner.

There are many ways to participate in the life and work of the institute: through the fellowship scheme, by developing new themes, activities and events, by devising follow-on research activities, by supporting our work financially, or simply by enjoying and engaging with the many and varied outputs of the Institute. The IAS is an invitation to help build capacity, realise potential, and meet the challenge of a changing world. We warmly welcome your involvement.


RECENT NEWS

2013-14 IAS Fellowship Scheme is open to receive applications


Applications for Fellowship in 2013-14 are now being accepted until Sunday 17th June 2012.

At the core of IAS activities lies a funded fellowship programme. This allows the IAS to host intellectuals and public figures of world class standing drawn from the full spectrum of science, social science and arts and humanities disciplines. They are available to scholars and non-academics (e.g. intellectuals, artists, writers, journalists, policy makers, and politicians) throughout the UK and abroad.

Fellows will contribute to the Institute's annual theme, which for 2013-14 is "Light", interpreted in its broadest sense - scientifically, symbolically, legally, philosophically, literarily, politically, economically, and sociologically.  An IAS fellowship provides the holder with the space and time to develop their research and ideas in a thriving academic community of scholars of national and international standing. Fellows will engage and forge strong links with at least one department at Durham, and be given the opportunity to deliver papers at events organised to coincide with the annual theme.  Fellowships are normally offered for a three-month period and the IAS supports up to 10 fellowships per semester. The first semester covers the period October to December 2013, the second semester covers the period January to March 2014. IAS Fellowships are not available during April-June or the Christmas and Summer vacations.

Full details and information about the scheme can be located here.

(15 May 2012)


Institute of Advanced Study hosts an evening to discuss the role of the public intellectual in classical Athens and today at the Royal Society


The Institute of Advanced Study is proud to host an evening with Professor Barbara Graziosi, Director, for the Arts and Humanities, of the Institute of Advanced Study together with three distinguished guests: 


  • Edith Hall, is a leading authority on ancient drama and democracy. Known for her humorous style of lecturing, Hall has made many television and radio appearances as well as acting as consultant for professional theatre productions, and holding a research chair in classics at King's College London.
  • Bettany Hughes, one of the most influential TV presenters of classical civilisation programmes and author of Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore (Pimlico) and The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens, and the Search for the Good Life (Jonathan Cape).
  • Charlotte Higgins, chief arts and culture writer of The Guardian. She is also the author of Latin Love Lessons, and It's All Greek to Me (both published by Short Books). Winner of the 2010 Classical Association Prize.

Professor Graziosi and our distinguished guests will discuss the role of the public intellectual in classical Athens and today at the Royal Society in London.

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Contact Details

Institute of Advanced Study
Cosin's Hall
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RL
Tel: +44 (0)191 3342589
Fax: +44 (0)191 3344699
enquiries.ias@durham.ac.uk

2013-14 Fellowship Scheme - Light

2013-14 Fellowship Scheme

Deadline for applications: 17 June 2012

28 June 2012, The Royal Society, London: An evening in discussion with Barbara Graziosi, Bettany Hughes, Edith Hall and Charlotte Higgins

n evening in discussion with Barbara Graziosi

To book a place at this event please click on the above image

2011/12 Annual Programme - Futures II

2011/12 Annual Programme

2009/10 Annual Report

2009/10 Annual Report