When we celebrate a language, we are not only thinking of a means of communication. Language is tied to history and culture, and a powerful symbol of social identity.
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the four top traditional Chinese festivals, we’ve pulled together some facts to give you insight into this national holiday.
Bun Bang Fai is an annual rocket festival to mark the start of the crop growing season.
I’m a 76-year-old medical journalist, podcaster and jazz musician and here’s why I started studying Mandarin Chinese at SOAS.
Translated literally, Ohanami means ‘looking at flowers’. It’s a unique part of Japanese culture dating back more than a thousand years.
Take inspiration from Valentine’s Day celebrations from Japan, Argentina, the Philippines and more.
Learn how to balance learning a new language with your studies, work and personal life.
A look at SOAS’s contribution to African languages, cultures and linguistics.
Applications for German, French and Russian are falling, whereas non-European languages- such as Arabic and Japanese – have been experiencing a boom in popularity.
Alum Yewá Ogunseye talks about her experience of learning Yorùbá at SOAS.
You may be more familiar with ‘Chinese New Year’, but Koreans have their own, Solnal: learn about the celebration’s traditions and rituals.
Celebrating Professor Philip Jaggar’s 75th year, presenting a retrospective look on his life and his work around the Hausa language.
The Aboriginal language, Sydney, is in danger of being forgotten: discover its history in the SOAS archive.
A historical journey documenting the teaching of the Hausa language at SOAS.
SOAS staff run course on traditions and customs for Arabian patients.
How is Covid-19 impacting a nation still recovering from the 2015 earthquakes?
No evidence behind use of Traditional Chinese Medicine to cure Covid-19.
‘Correcting Poisoned Minds’ – Aki Elborzi speaks to Professor Rachel Harris.
Taking a look at South Korea’s meteoric rise to the status of ‘cultural superpower’.
Four SOAS alumni shared their views on what we might see in China’s relations with Europe in 2020.
Boris Johnson delivered his administration’s first major statement on Africa today, as part of the UK-Africa Investment Summit 2020.
Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence is the theme of Arabic Language Day on 18 December 2019.
The creation of ever more multi-layered fictional realms is leading to a rise in the number of constructed languages.
The Sister Library is a safe space bringing together ‘books of, for and by women’.
A unique opportunity to study in China for SOAS graduates and alumni.
‘SCARRED’ is a public exhibition curated by SOAS alumna Temi Fet’era.
The report of a conversation on decolonising research started at SOAS University of London.
Black History Month celebrated by a series of talks, films, concerts and exhibitions.
Exploring varied aspects of translation work at the Centre for Translation Studies.
As India observes Hindi Diwas, we talk to Hindi lecturer Rakesh Nautiyal to discuss the politics behind the day.
A brief guide for interpreting the rich symbolism in manga storytelling.
Sportspeople need to be willing to talk about the challenges they face in seeking inclusion
Rob Hamilton is rowing the Atlantic to support refugees in Amman.
“Huawei’s claim that it is 99% owned by its staff is not reassuring.”
New laws relating to Intellectual Property have the potential to stimulate economic growth.
Don’t miss out on The China Debate at SOAS on 7 May.
Monika Radojevic discusses the ‘casual racism’ around her half-Brazilian, half-Montenegrin ethnicity
A new production is challenging perspectives on what ‘decolonisation’ really means
‘One country, two systems’ model is not acceptable to Taiwan.
‘Stop the boats’ creates and supports the very same trafficking networks the EU condemns
Taking a leaf out of Black Mirror’s script-book?
Minerwa Tahir reports
It’s that time of year again
A photo op gone wrong reveals plenty…
