Institute of Advanced Study
About the Institute of Advanced Study
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 interesting and important problems.
What's New
Matariki Institutes of Advanced Study support staff exchange between Matariki partners
Institutes of Advanced Study at four Matariki Universities, including the Durham IAS, are offering their communities as home for academic visitors travelling between Matariki partners.
Call for 2026/27 IAS Major Projects
Call for Development Projects 2024/25
Publications, Videos and Social Media
Find out more about the Institute of Advanced Study including publications, details of former Fellows, and past projects.
Highlights
IAS Word Press
Publications
Social feeds
Find Us
Durham City is located in beautiful County Durham, Land of the Prince Bishops, in the North East of England. It can be reached easily by road, rail, air or sea. Durham provides a wonderful base to explore the region as well as other areas of the UK such as Northumberland, the Lake District, Edinburgh, Glasgow, York, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London.
We're located on Palace Green between Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral in the heart of Durham City.
Get in touch
Enquiries about IAS should be sent via the email below.
Institute of Advanced Study
Durham University,
Cosin’s Hall,
Palace Green,
Durham,
DH1 3RL
Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 2589