Welcome to the Aga Khan University's Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC). We are a leading institution in higher education dedicated to advancing research, publications, graduate studies, and public discourse on the historical and contemporary roles of Muslims globally. Our approach encompasses the rich and diverse nature of Muslim civilisations within the broader spectrum of world cultures and societies.
At AKU-ISMC, our academic pursuits are organised into: Digital Scholarship, and three geographically focused knowledge domains: The Indian Ocean, Iran and Central Asia, and The Mediterranean. We view these regions as dynamic zones of interaction and exchange in which to examine how Muslim contexts—across different periods and places—are continually influenced by processes such as cultural evolution, technological advancement, migration, and environmental changes.
Our research, and academic, and public-facing efforts are driven by Aga Khan University’s core values of impact, quality, relevance, and accessibility. We are committed to producing work that not only contributes to academic knowledge but also engages with broader public discussions and addresses pressing contemporary issues.
Successful Summer Course in Lisbon
Global Experts and Participants Explore Arabic Codicology and Philology in Historic Lisbon
Annual IIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conference
The IIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conference will be held on September 25, 2024, in London
Celebrating Bloomsbury Prize Winners
AKU-ISMC Celebrates the Bloomsbury Pakistan Book Prize 2024 Winners
AKU-ISMC Celebrates Major Research Grant
AKU-ISMC Professor Jeff Tan Awarded British Academy’s ODA Challenge-Oriented Research Grant
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AKU-ISMC hosts intellectually stimulating and inspiring events and conferences that are open to the public, academics, professionals and students.
Events
Watch and learn more from our recorded events by renowned speakers on AKU-ISMC YouTube channel.
AKU-ISMC alum and faculty member win Bloomsbury Pakistan Book Prize
The IIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conference will be held on September 25, 2024, at the Aga Khan C...
(AKU-ISMC) and the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon successfully hosted a four-day course on ...
