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Congratulations to Dr Claudia Di Tosto on the publication of a new book chapter in The Routledge Companion to Art Biennials, published by Routledge in 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:28:00 GMT

The chapter, 'Exhibiting the nation: framing post-Empire British identity at the Venice Art Biennale', explores the ways in which British national identity has been presented and interpreted through exhibitions at the Venice Art Biennale in the post-Empire era.

The contribution appears in the edited volume The Routledge Companion to Art Biennials, edited by Panos Kompatsiaris.

This publication represents an important contribution to scholarship on contemporary art, exhibition histories, and national identity. We congratulate Claudia on this achievement and are delighted to celebrate the publication of this new work.

Congratulations to Dr Oluwatosin Orababa who was invited to give a talk on "Interdisciplinary approach to developing new treatments for antimicrobial resistant infections"

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:33:00 GMT

Congratulations to Dr Oluwatosin Orababa who was invited to give a talk on "Interdisciplinary approach to developing new treatments for antimicrobial resistant infections" at the ��ӰƬ Interdisciplinary Research Spotlight event. The theme of the event was "Why Interdisciplinarity in Health Research?". He has also been offered a talk at the 2026 Microbiology Society Early Career Summer Conference in Birmingham. His talk at the conference is titled "Reconstructing and redefining an “ancientbiotic” into a modern treatment for chronic bacterial biofilm infections"

Registration and further details can be found here - Early Career Summer Conference 2026

Good luck to Dr Farjana Kabir who will represent her work at the University of Toronto in May 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:26:00 GMT

Dr Farjana Kabir Early Career Fellow (IAS)

Good luck to one of our Early Career Fellows who will represent her work on decolonial performance practices at an upcoming international conference hosted by the University of Toronto on 27–28 May.

Dr Kabir will contribute to the event as both a facilitator and performer, presenting a solo piece titled The Kitchen Window Diaries. Supported by Early Career Researcher (ECR) funding, her participation marks a significant step in the development of her ongoing research.

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 Warwick'

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

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 ��ӰƬ 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.

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 Warwick Institute of Engagement

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Dr Yanyan Li has been appointed as a Fellow of the Warwick 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.