Climate change is the foremost challenge, which faces humanity in the 21st century, and it is being prioritised as such by (most!) governments around the world.
This year’s WOMAD festival kicks off on Thursday 27 July in Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
The pace of change in Africa promises huge transformations to African societies, economies and cultures: a subject, which will be discussed at the Imagining Africa’s Future conference.
The United Nations (UN) has designated 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the former South African President’s work in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, human rights, reconciliation, and social justice.
Voting has begun to elect a new President of India. The winner will replace Pranab Mukherjee, who has held office since 25 July 2012.
Torrington Square is at the centre of the compass for the University of London, with Senate House to the south; SOAS to the east; Birkbeck to the west; and UCL further off to the north.
The theme of this year’s World Population Day, which is celebrated on 11 July each year, is “Family planning: empowering people, developing nations”.
The Pride Festival takes place in London from Saturday 24 June to Sunday 9 July, with the main parade occurring on Saturday 8 July.
1 July 2017 sees the twentieth anniversary of the end of more than 150 years of British control of Hong Kong. A lot can happen in twenty years.
This year’s SOAS Taiwan Studies Summer School runs from 3-7 July 2017 and promises to be a packed programme of concerts, films, and lectures.
Open Garden Squares Weekend, held on 17-18 June, is an opportunity to visit Bedford Square, close to the SOAS campus.
The history of Queen Square seems irrevocably linked to matters relating to health
The recent presidential election in South Korea saw the left-leaning liberal candidate, Moon Jae-in, and his Democratic Party voted to power
Political shifts in Muslim majority countries have put Muslim minority communities into the spotlight.
SOAS student Selim Yaman finds himself in a professional quandary. Should he choose an academic path or pursue a career in journalism? Having trialled both professions, discover his personal observations of the pro and cons of academia vs journalism.
Few of the modern day occupants of Argyle Square’s Georgian terraces would be likely to guess the area’s less than glamorous history.
In an increasingly globalised economic environment, national economic policy decisions are rarely considered in isolation to global economic policy decisions
A YouGov poll concludes that the most desired job in the world is to be a writer. SOAS alumnus Kalle Oskari Mattila combines studying with writing in New York.
It may be the world’s 9th largest organised religion, but to many, its key tenets are largely unknown…
Woburn Square is the smallest of the Bloomsbury squares and also the closest to the SOAS campus. It is perhaps also the square with which SOAS has the most troubled history.
SOAS students typically celebrate Holi with a big party in one of the Bloomsbury squares. Rather more emphasis is placed on the fun and the frolics of the festival, and slightly less on chasing out evil on a big bonfire.
Each generation needs its own myths. The Yeti is a myth, which grew up as part of Himalayan folklore, and became assimilated into a wider mainstream. However, myths often serve as a mirror of prevailing social circumstances, as well as a driver for their formation, and the times they are a changin’.
The Brunswick Centre is a familiar meeting-point for SOAS students; however, fewer perhaps venture a few paces further in order to visit Brunswick Square
Is the Middle Easts reliance on oil slowly shifting?
A selection of podcasts provided by the Jewish Music Institute that examines the work of suppressed composers forced to flee from the Nazis between 1933-1945.
The advent of a new direct freight train service between China and the UK promises to further enhance trading relations between China and the West
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has long been a subject of fascination for the Western popular media. It is typically portrayed by the shorthand of four recurring motifs – isolationism; nuclear weapons; the Kim ruling family; and vast military parades.
How can we benefit from learning more about how finance works in Asian markets such as Japan and Korea?
A series of academic lectures on the subject of Iranian art and culture
“People complain a lot in London about the tube network when there is a tube every three mins, it’s not that bad”
“Rob and I met in November 2010, shortly after both starting our BAs”
Bloomsbury is characterised by its historic squares and gardens: each has its own distinct atmosphere and special appeal. Tavistock Square can be reached within a
The civil war in Syria has its origin in civilian protests, which sprung up across many countries in the Middle East and North Africa as a consequence of the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011.
World Arabic Language Day (WALD) is celebrated on 18 December each year. Arabic language is believed to have its origins among nomadic tribes in the
The origins of the refugee camp close to Calais, which became known as the ‘Jungle’ has a troubled history, which dates back over fifteen years.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. In the United Kingdom the event
There are approximately 80 million Korean language speakers in the world, which include 50 million in South Korea, 24 million in North Korea, and nearly
The European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26th September each year. It is a time to celebrate the wealth of languages spoken all around
SOAS University of London was the venue for a three-day international conference on South East Asian studies. The conference provided an opportunity for the dissemination
Hinduism and Buddhism was Max Weber’s second essay (after Confucianism and Taoism), which examined the economic ethics of the world religions. SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London hosted the Joint East Asian Studies Conference (JEAS) from 7-9 September 2016. The conference is a triennial meeting held by the
SOAS University of London celebrated the opening of the Paul Webley Wing in the North Block of Senate House as part of its Centenary celebrations.
The South Asia Institute (SSAI) at SOAS University of London represents the largest multi-disciplinary community of scholars working on South Asia of any university in
The Centre of Gender Studies at SOAS University of London promotes the study of gender in relation to Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Dr
SOAS’ unique curricular combinations offers students a well-rounded education in a wide range of subjects
UNESCO marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on 23rd August each year. The aim of the day
The United Nations’ World Humanitarian Day recognises those who face danger and adversity in order to help others; honouring both those who have lost their
The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at SOAS University of London is a leading centre for Diplomatic Studies. The mission of CISD is
