Institute of Advanced Studies
Source: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/ Parent: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/
The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) aims to promote an outstanding, interdisciplinary research environment at Loughborough by supporting collaborations with leading international scholars from other institutions.
[### Programmes
The IAS run Research Summits, Spotlight Series, Festivals and Roundtables.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/programmes/)
[### Opportunities
The Open Programme offers funds to support a short term visiting IAS Fellow or group of external visitors.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/opportunities/)
[### Fellows
Leading international scholars visiting Loughborough’s IAS during the academic year.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/fellows/)
[### About us
The IAS act as a catalyst and research destination, providing an environment that encourages international collaboration.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/about/)
Latest news
[### Loughborough appoints new Institute of Advanced Studies Director
Professor Ksenia Chmutina, of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies.
24 January 2024](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/news/2024/january/new-director/)
Latest events
- [18
Mar
### PGR Workshop - Opportunities for International Collaboration in Sport Performance Research
Hybrid - International House & Teams Webinar
9:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/events/2026/march/pgr-workshop-amelia-carr/) - [19
Mar
### Working Collaboratively with Marginalised Communities: Research Ethics and Methods
In-Person - International House (Keynote & Roundtable also available on Teams)
9:30 am - 4:00 pm Workshop](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/events/2026/march/lusarg-event/)