We are deeply passionate about inspiring the next generation to develop ideas to help build a fairer world.
SOAS academics weigh in on some of the most challenging issues of our time, from human rights and climate change, to decolonisation, race, identity and freedom of speech.
Our students provide regular analysis of the topical news stories of the day. And give advice on how to pursue careers after you graduate that make a real difference.
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An interview with Professor Hakim Adi, SOAS alumnus and author of ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain: A History’.
Find out what’s happening on campus over October to mark the 35th anniversary of Black History Month.
Policies that see economic growth as the sole outcome, from which all else will follow, will inevitably fail. History teaches us that investing in the social fabric is a critical component of development.
Learn how to make your money go further. Digital Ambassador Surabhi has some tips on how to budget as a student.
From one international student to another, here are a few things you can do to feel more settled and confident as you embark on your journey at SOAS.
Moving to university is a big change, but it’s a great way to connect with new people and make lifelong friends. Digital Ambassador Agustina has some tips.
Student halls are a blank canvas to add your stamp and little touches of home. Here are some tips for settling into student accommodation.
To mark the opening of Empty Cradles: Israel’s Disappeared Children at the Brunei Gallery, we interview one of the curators about the importance of sharing these stories, and what he hopes visitors will take away from the exhibition.
An interview with Olivette Otele, who joins SOAS as a Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery.
