IAS DURHAM
Welcome to the Institute of Advanced Study
The Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) at the University of Durham is a prestigious, ideas-based Institute with global reach. We bring together world-leading researchers from all disciplines to work with Durham colleagues on collaborative projects of major intellectual, scientific, political and practical significance.
Latest news
The Institute of Advanced Study is recruiting for its visiting IAS Fellowships for 2022/23
The IAS is delighted to confirm that applications for Fellowships in 2022/23 are now being accepted. Closing date GMT midday Friday 25 June 2021. The 2022/23 IAS Fellowship scheme is now open for applications. The deadline for these is midday 25 June 2021. The IAS...
IAS 2022/23 Call for Project Proposals and Fellowship Nominations – Deadline for Submission
The deadline for the Institute of Advanced Study’s submission of project proposals and Fellowship nominations for academic year 2022/23 is midday 30 April 2021. Full details of the call, including relevant forms and guidance, are available on the IAS website at...
Current projects
Each year, the IAS supports four ambitious interdisciplinary projects tackling major research questions. Leading researchers from around the globe join Durham colleagues in collaborative teams to develop ground-breaking ideas, explore interdisciplinary synergies and develop new programmes of research. Learn more about our current projects by following the links below.
Upcoming events
Uterine Dreams: Sculptor Heal Thyself by Sarah Danays – Exhibition Launch
Uterine Dreams: Sculptor Heal Thyself by Sarah Danays – Exhibition Launch
Portrait of the artist Sarah Danays in her Venice, Los Angeles studio, 2013. Photographed by Sinisha Nisevic Uterine Dreams is a project by the artist Sarah Danays arising from her
Nanolubrication Conference 2021
Nanolubrication Conference 2021
Friction plays a crucial role in many phenomena from the molecular diffusion of solutes within cells and the function of our joints to industrial machinery and car engines. This meeting
Publications
Transformations newsletter
Browse previous editions of Transformations, the official newsletter of IAS Durham.