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Institute of Commonwealth Studies

The Institute of Commonwealth Studies sits at the crossroads of research, policy, human rights practice and international relations. Its vision is that people around the world, including throughout the modern Commonwealth, live in societies grounded in democracy, human rights and the rule of law. It is home to the Human Rights Consortium which promotes inter-disciplinary research in human rights globally.

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About the Institute

Learn about the Institute's innovative work engaging with the modern Commonwealth.

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Institute staff are specialists in a variety of areas, including human rights, sustainable development and international relations.

Human Rights Consortium

Housed within the Institute, the HRC was established to facilitate inter-disciplinary research in human rights nationally and internationally.

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The Institute offers a groundbreaking programme in human rights with an MA, PG Dip and PG Cert available by distance learning.

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Relaunch of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies

On 25 April 2024, the School of Advanced Study hosted a relaunch event and reception for the Institute of Commonwealth Studies on its 75th Anniversary, in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal Chancellor of the University of London.

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