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The India-Pakistan border ceremony represents multiple identities of brotherhood, animosity, socio-cultural norms and is a site of enterprise and tourism.
The story of modern-day Hanukkah leads to questions of what Jewish voices, traditions and practices are prioritized over others.
Alumnae Nour Saleh and Hafsa Lodi joined SOAS Alumni Book Club to address crucial questions about the rise of the modest fashion industry.
This research series promotes the local knowledge of marginalised communities in West Africa who are mobilizing against the impacts of climate change.
What did the major global powers have to say concerning solidarity in addressing COVID-19, climate change and conflict resolution?
Despite policy wins, Joe Biden’s hopes of healing a divided nation remain a distant promise with an electorate entrenched in its partisan views.
SOAS grad Poppy Ajudha’s new single London’s Burning reflects on the colonial legacy of the UK and youth uprising.
Dr Risa Morimoto shares the latest research on how to increase awareness and understanding of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance.
An interview with Eliane Correa on her phenomenal and prolific career – plus, what advice she would give to aspiring musicians.
