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Interdisciplinary Research Awards Announced

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:24:00 GMT

The IAS is delighted to announce that the following projects are being funded by Interdisciplinary Research Development Awards, Round Three:

Dr Marta Ajmar (SCAPVC, History of Art) and Dr Carla Washbourne (CIM): 'Regenerative Design and Craft Lab: Co-Creating a Space for Regenerative Research at ��TV'

Dr Kirsty Hassall (Statistics): 'Creating the interdisciplinary foundations of chain event graphs in ecological frameworks'

Our Honorary Fellow Dr Emrah Atasoy hosts an interdisciplinary panel ‘Narratives of the Future’ at The University of Edinburgh!

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:54:00 GMT

Emrah Atasoy is hosting an interdisciplinary panel at the University of Edinburgh's IASH on the 1st of May 2026: https://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/event/narratives-future

Narratives of the Future Event date: Friday 1 May Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Location: IASH Seminar Room, first floor, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9NW and online via Teams Hybrid audience.

Explore how we imagine the future through literary, cultural and political perspectives, and how narratives shape today’s global challenges.

Exchanges announces new Call for Papers

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Interdisciplinary IAS journal Exchanges is soliciting expressions of interest related to the upcoming special issue A Woman's Labour.

New Book on School Leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa Set for Early 2026 Release

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:19:00 GMT

A new scholarly book examining the socialization of school leaders across sub-Saharan Africa is set for publication in early 2026. Co-authored by Dr Pontso Moorosi and her collaborator, the volume, Socialization of School Leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reimagining the Landscape, has recently completed the review process and is now moving into production.

The book will be published by Bloomsbury, with an anticipated release window of January–February 2026. The publication represents the culmination of several years of research and collaboration, offering fresh insights into leadership development and professional socialization within educational contexts across the region.

The authors acknowledged the significant role played by institutional support in bringing the project to completion. In particular, the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) will be formally recognised in the book’s acknowledgements. The authors expressed their gratitude, noting that the work may not have been completed without the institute’s assistance.

Plans are also underway for a formal launch event in 2026. Potential venues include the University of ��TV and the BELMAS conference, subject to availability. The authors hope these events will provide an opportunity to celebrate the publication and engage with scholars, practitioners, and supporters of the project.

The forthcoming release is expected to contribute meaningfully to ongoing conversations about educational leadership, equity, and system transformation across sub-Saharan Africa, while also strengthening international dialogue in the field of educational research.

Dean's Distinguished Lecture - 18 May 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:50:00 GMT

Title of Dean’s Distinguished Lecture:
“From Access to Thriving: Supporting Disabled Learners and Physicians in Medicine ”

Presenter:

Professor Lisa M Meeks, PhD, MA, Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine

Date/time: 1200 hrs on 18 May 2026
Location: GLT-1 Lecture Theatre, ��TV Medical School, Gibbet Hill, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Brief overview of presentation:

The number of medical students with disabilities is rising significantly worldwide, reflecting both broader access to higher education and growing recognition of disability as an important dimension of diversity within the health professions workforce. At the same time, international research shows that learners with disabilities experience similar barriers across countries including structural challenges in training environments and inconsistent accommodation practices.

Registration: The event is FREE but please do register for the event click here

The new special issue of IAS journal Exchanges is now available online

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:14:00 GMT

The latest issue of Exchanges features contributions on Sustainability Culture from authors working in a variety of disciplines and cultures worldwide.

Dr Yanyan Li and colleagues have co-authored an influential article in Times Higher Education

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Dr Yanyan Li, together with co-authors Dr Mingzhi Li, Cagla Karatepe and Xinran Gao, has co-authored an influential article in Times Higher Education advocating eight practical strategies to create a more inclusive research culture for carers. This article transformed findings from the 2024-2025 Enhancing Research Culture Fund project “FECARE”, where Yanyan served as a Co investigator, into practical insights into building a carer-inclusive research culture.

Find out more about the article in Times Higher Education.

Find out more about the FECARE project.

"Queer Lives and Trans* Formations: Reimagining Weimar Germany's LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures" conference

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:21:00 GMT

Molly Harrabin is pleased to share the programme and registration details for the "Queer Lives and Trans* Formations: Reimagining Weimar Germany's LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures" conference.

The event will take place online via Teams, 30-31 March 2026. Please register to join us by no later than 22 March 2026. Joining details will be sent out shortly before the conference. The programme features speakers from across 6 (!) different time zones and covers a range of themes, including sexology, literature, film, art, and history. We also have two keynote presentations by Dr. Jonah Garde (University of British Columbia) and Dr. Camilla Smith (University of Birmingham).

We very much hope you will join us over the course of the two days!

The full programme can be viewed here.

Dr Yanyan Li appointed as a Fellow of the ��TV Institute of Engagement

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Dr Yanyan Li has been appointed as a Fellow of the ��TV Institute of Engagement. During the fellowship, she will focus on building strong research community partnerships in public health and human-AI interaction, exploring innovative and creative approaches to make research more accessible and engaging. She will also collaborate with the local health sector to develop projects that translate research into practical, real-world outcomes.

Dr Yanyan Li and colleagues secure British Association funding

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Dr Yanyan Li, Dr Katie Webb, Dr Marianna Patrick, Nusrat Gulzar (University of ��TV), and Dr Kathryn Sideway (University of Bedfordshire) have secured external funding from the British Association for Applied Linguistics to hold a one-day seminar titled “Beyond the Default: Rethinking Pseudonymisation in Applied Linguistics Research” as part of the Cambridge University Press seminar series. The event will take place on 13 July and will bring together researchers in applied linguistics at all career stages to explore the ethics of pseudonymisation in applied linguistics research.

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Interdisciplinary Research Awards Announced

Our Honorary Fellow Dr Emrah Atasoy hosts an interdisciplinary panel ‘Narratives of the Future’ at The University of Edinburgh!

Exchanges announces new Call for Papers

New Book on School Leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa Set for Early 2026 Release

Dean's Distinguished Lecture - 18 May 2026

The new special issue of IAS journal Exchanges is now available online

Dr Yanyan Li and colleagues have co-authored an influential article in Times Higher Education

"Queer Lives and Trans* Formations: Reimagining Weimar Germany's LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures" conference

Dr Yanyan Li appointed as a Fellow of the ����TV Institute of Engagement

Dr Yanyan Li and colleagues secure British Association funding

Dr Yanyan Li appointed as a Fellow of the ��TV Institute of Engagement