1. The J A B Jacobsen Essay Prize is awarded from funds donated to the University by Mr Jacobsen, who was concerned to propagate a better understanding of life as a universal concept, in the interests of minimizing egocentricity, nationalism, and sectarianism. 2. The value of the First Prize is £1000. A Second Prize of £500 may also be awarded. 3. Eligibility for entry will vary from year to year, as advised by the Jacobsen Committee. The 2016 Prize is open to all current students registered for a research degree (e.g. MPhil; PhD; MPhilStud) in the University of London

Call for applications – Institute of Philosophy Visiting Fellowships 2016/17 The Institute of Philosophy is extending a call for International and UK based candidates to apply for the position of Visiting Fellow for up to 6 months (dependant on the fellowship route applied for). The deadline for the new round of visiting fellowships applications for 2016-17 is Sunday 31st July 2016. Application should be sent to IP@sas.ac.uk , stating 'Visiting Fellowship application' in the subject line. Collaborative Fellowships

We regret to announce that due to unforeseeable circumstances the Chandaria Lectures planned for the 13th, 16th and 22nd of June will now be postponed until October (dates tbc). We look forward to welcoming Prof Andy Clarke in October to deliver the lectures.

Professor Sir Colin Blakemore, neuroscientist and director of the Centre for the Study of the Senses (CenSes) at the School of Advanced Study (SAS), University of London, has won the Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award, given by the University of California, Berkeley, USA. It recognises distinguished international work by a UC Berkeley graduate, and is one of the university’s most prestigious honours.