On 18th October, the third annual Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) illuminate awards ceremony took place at the Ismaili Centre in London. Three 6th form students were recognised for their outstanding submissions. All the three winners received a prize, which included…
Reinforcing illuminate’s longstanding relationship with ARK Schools, a multi-academy trust, last month, 40 students from ARK John Keats Academy visited the Aga Khan Centre to explore and understand academia and higher education and diverse career paths within international development. In…
The future of technology promises to be nothing short of revolutionary, leaving a lasting mark on society as we know it. As advancements in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, the world stands at the precipice of profound transformation. With AI…
Last month, illuminate was delighted to host a lecture by Professor Behrens-Abouseif (Emeritus Professor, SOAS University of London) on the history, forms, and features of Islamic architecture for a group of sixth form students from ARK Academies. illuminate – an…
Four young people have been awarded for the talent, curiosity, and skills showcased in their submissions to the illuminate 2022 competition. This year’s theme of climate change and environmental impact mitigation inspired thought-provoking art pieces and carefully crafted essays, all…
Following the inaugural cycle in 2019, this year – after a brief hiatus due to COVID-19 – the Aga Khan Foundation hosted its second illuminate event. Around 40 students between the ages of 15 and 16 attended this year’s event…
On 6 July this year, students from across London participated in an exciting new initiative by the Aga Khan Foundation at the newly built Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross’ Knowledge Quarter. The one-day lecture event incorporated talks by two…
On Saturday 6 July, the Aga Khan Centre hosted the inaugural illuminate event, an exciting new programme that offers aspiring students insight into transformational ideas that are shaping the developing world today. The aim of illuminate was to broaden horizons,…
