Based in London, the Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) aims to strengthen research and teaching about the heritage of Muslim societies, giving specific attention to the challenges these societies face in contemporary settings. The Institute seeks to provide a unique and multifaceted approach to the study of Muslim cultures and societies by placing the study of Muslim civilisations within a framework of the humanities and social sciences, allowing for a wider analytical and comparative perspective. To this end, the Institute examines systems of moral and ethical thought, structures of governance and public life, artistic and creative expressions. More...