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  • 05 Feb 2025
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Named 50th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims

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  • 29 Apr 2022
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IIS launches new website

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  • 21 Apr 2022
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“Not a Fair Game”: IIS Doctoral Scholar on Climate Change, Climate Anxiety and the IIS Climate Change and Sustainability Working Group

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  • 19 Apr 2022
  • Interview

Interview with Dr Dagikhudo Dagiev on Central Asian Ismailis

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  • 04 Apr 2022
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STUDENT VOICES: My Transformative STEP Journey

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  • 21 Mar 2022
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Poetry at the Aga Khan Centre and the IIS

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  • 09 Mar 2022
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Ismaili Festivals Book Launches in Series of Popular Events

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  • 08 Mar 2022
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International Women’s Day: Interview with Remi Adebiyi (Human Resources Advisor)

IIS celebrates International Women's Day 2022 with an insightful interview featuring Shola Ajilore, highlighting women's achievements and contributions.
  • 08 Mar 2022
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International Women's Day: Interview with Shola Ajilore (Project Manager)

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  • 08 Mar 2022
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International Women's Day: Interview with Rosa Barugh (Academic Support Programmes Manager)

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  • 08 Mar 2022
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International Women's Day: Interview with Dr Laila Halani (Head of Department of Graduate Studies)

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  • 08 Mar 2022
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International Women's Day: Interview with Farah Manji (Teaching and Learning Tutor)

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  • 08 Mar 2022
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International Women's Day: Interview with Qudsia Shah (Senior Research Officer)

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