School of Advanced Study, University of London

The School of Advanced Study, University of London is dedicated to supporting researchers and promoting research in the humanities and social sciences. It receives national funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for its mission.

The School's fundamental purpose is to maintain and develop the resources of its 10 member institutes, many of which have long and distinguished histories, for the benefit of national and international research communities.

The 10 institutes of the School are dedicated to serving the research communities of their disciplines, nationally and internationally, and together complement the work of others by providing a research base designed to support, inspire and advance research through the provision of a range of services far beyond the capacity of any one individual university. In so doing the School performs a vital role as a driving force for knowledge sharing across the humanities and social sciences in the UK and beyond.

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The School undertakes a number of activities in support of its national mission to facilitate and promote research in the humanities and social sciences. These activities include: specialist research library collections and services, online and digital resources, research fellowships, research training, specialist research advice and expertise, networking and collaboration opportunities, publications services, taught postgraduate teaching and doctoral research supervision. The School hosts an unrivalled programme of academic and public lectures, conferences, seminars and other events.