School of Advanced Study | University of London

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The School of Advanced Study at the University of London brings together nine internationally renowned research institutes to form the UK's national center to support researchers and the promotion of research in the humanities.
The School Provides a research base for an international community of scholars, Inspires, develops, and supports innovative research initiatives and networks, Enhances the dissemination of the research of others, and related activities, beyond what they or their institutions could achieve alone, Provides specialist research training at master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels - locally, nationally, and internationally, Adds value to the work of researchers in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK.
Founded in 1994, the School of Advanced Study at the University of London is the only institution in the UK that is nationally funded to promote and facilitate humanities research. It performs a vital role as a driving force for knowledge sharing across the humanities in the UK and beyond. It receives special funding for this purpose from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
The School's mission is to maintain and develop the resources of its nine-member institutes, many of which have long and distinguished histories to benefit national and international research communities. The School achieves its mission by The School's location within the University of London precinct in Bloomsbury, central London, allowing easy access to London's rich cultural amenities. The institutes benefit from visiting researchers and guest speakers working in government, diplomacy, business and development, the cultural and heritage industries, and other universities from around the world.
The School of Advanced Study brings together nine national research institutes at the University of London to form the UK's national center to support and promote research in the humanities and social sciences. The University of London is a federation of 18 independent member institutions of outstanding reputation, and the School of Advanced Study and several other acclaimed central academic activities and services. For more information, please visit the Structure of the University. The School of Advanced Study is accountable to the Vice-Chancellor and the Collegiate Council, which are accountable to the Board of Trustees of the University for its conduct and its member institutes. The Constitution of the School is included in the University's Ordinances.

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