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Stop Press: 13 03 23. The Lecture by Prof Michael Schutz (McMaster University) in the Department of Music at 5pm later today is now cancelled. This event will be rescheduled to a later date.

Stop Press: 13 03 23. The Lecture by Prof Michael Schutz (McMaster University) in the Department of Music at 5pm later today is now cancelled. This event will be rescheduled to a later date.

March 13, 2023
The Lecture by Prof Michael Schutz (McMaster University) in the Department of Music at 5pm later today is now cancelled....
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Remainder of Epiphany Term events

Remainder of Epiphany Term events

February 14, 2023
Changes to Epiphany Term Events Several IAS events have recently changed date, time or venue. Please see our Term Card...
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Extension to 2024/25 Major Project Application Deadline

Extension to 2024/25 Major Project Application Deadline

February 14, 2023
The IAS has extended its application deadline for Major Projects and Fellowship nominations from midday 16 March to midday 23...
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Issue 8 of the IAS newsletter, Transformations, is out now

Issue 8 of the IAS newsletter, Transformations, is out now

Jan 30, 2023

Read the first 2023 edition of the IAS Newsletter, Transformations, now. Issue 8 features updates from recent IAS Fellows, forthcoming projects and research developments and events. Keep up to update each term, and subscribe now.

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Co-Director Spotlight: Professor Patrick Zuk (Arts and Humanities)

Co-Director Spotlight: Professor Patrick Zuk (Arts and Humanities)

Jan 23, 2023

The Institute’s Co-Director for Arts and Humanities, Patrick Zuk, is based in the Russian Studies section of Durham’s School for Modern Languages and Cultures. A musicologist by training, much of his research has focussed on music and cultural life in Ireland and in...

Welcome from the Director

Welcome from the Director

Jan 23, 2023

Welcome to another edition of the Institute of Advanced Study’s newsletter, Transformations. We have had an extremely busy Michaelmas term, with our first all in-person Fellowship since COVID. Cosin’s Hall was once again full of workshops, seminars, and regular...

The IAS welcomes its Epiphany 2023 Fellows and start of new projects

The IAS welcomes its Epiphany 2023 Fellows and start of new projects

Jan 10, 2023

The IAS has welcomed its Epiphany Fellows to Durham until the end of March. We are pleased to welcome several Fellows who will collaborate with colleagues on a number of major interdisciplinary projects, including: Professor Philippa Collin, Western Sydney University...

Call for 2024/25 IAS Major Projects and Fellowship Nominations

Call for 2024/25 IAS Major Projects and Fellowship Nominations

Nov 17, 2022

The Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) is a home for growing big ideas.  We support a broad and inclusive interdisciplinary community from across the full spectrum of Durham academics, where different perspectives are brought together to develop creative approaches to...

Addison Wheeler Fellowship Recruitment

Addison Wheeler Fellowship Recruitment

Nov 16, 2022

Durham University, under the auspices of the IAS, invites applications for three Addison Wheeler Fellowships, 36-month postdoctoral positions commencing on 1 October 2023. This scheme is intended to provide early career researchers of outstanding promise with an...

A packed term of events for the IAS

A packed term of events for the IAS

Oct 14, 2022

The IAS has a full term of activities, including seminars, lectures and workshops. Many events take place over the term, including seminars and public lectures from our Fellows, as well as workshops and other events from colleagues, supported by the IAS, including IAS...

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