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Ann Stewart (law) and Ian Abbott (CES) are presently shortlisted for a research grant (£190,00 approximately) by the British Academy Global Challenges Research Fund. This funding will be used to develop further an interdisciplinary action research project involving colleagues from Centre for Education Studies, Sociology and Law at Warwick and from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai and Ambedkar University Delhi. It has already obtained funding from a private foundation established by a Warwick alumnus. The project will be addressing issues relating to girl’s access to educational opportunities in Haryana State in North India.

Modern challenges to Islamic Law by Professor Shaheen Ali (Cambridge University Press, October 2016)

The diversity of interpretation within Islamic legal traditions can be challenging for those working within this field of study. Using a distinctly contextual approach, this book addresses such challenges by combining theoretical perspectives on Islamic law with insight into how local understandings impact on the application of law in Muslim daily life. Engaging with topics as diverse as Islamic constitutionalism, Islamic finance, human rights and internet fatawa, Shaheen Sardar Ali provides an invaluable resource for scholars, students and practitioners alike by exploring exactly what constitutes Islamic law in the contemporary world. Useful examples, case studies, a glossary of terms and the author's personal reflections accompany traditional academic critique, and together offer the reader a unique and discerning discussion ofIslamic law in practice.

GRP International Development Annual Theme (2016/2017) is Gender and International Devlopment: Challenging Inequalities, Transforming Gender Relations in the 21^st Century

Why does gender matter in development? How does gender reproduce social inequalities that affect development? What can we do about the mis-recognition of gender relations that often leads to mal-distribution of resources to support the marginalized? What is needed to transform gender relations in the 21^st Century?

Submissions should be about 500 words, and may include reflections on experiences in the field (as a researcher or practitioner), ethical and methodological issues as well as emerging political concerns.

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This academic year is slowly coming to an end. Last week GRP International Development held and annual advisory board meeting to discuss current issues and future plans. A lot of our steering committee members were present as well and a lot of exciting new ideas and perspectives were introduced. Our little brainstorming session was marked successful by everyone who attended it and we are excited to start planning 2016/2017 events and support new ideas and research at Warwick University.