The UWA Institute of Advanced Studies' core activities bring together eminent scholars from around the world to foster and support the University's Research across its international network and across the University's schools, institutes and centres. Since its inception in 2000, the Institute of Advanced Studies has been an active foundation for the intellectual life of the community. Throughout the year the Institute hosts visits from distinguished scholars, public intellectuals and artists. These visits form part of an annual program of public lectures, masterclasses, symposia and workshops.