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A 5-mile line of people waited up to 24 hours to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state. How do we understand The Queue?
What is the meaning and value of the Commonwealth in this new era under King Charles III?
Producer of Child of Empire, Saadia Gardezi talks to us about where the idea for the immersive film came from, the importance of sharing these Partition stories, and what’s next.
Deciding what to pack with you for university is a difficult task. Here are a few things you should bring to make your transition from home to university that little bit easier.
Thinking of applying to SOAS and want to attend an Open Day? Here’s a taster of what you can expect on the day.
Online violence against women and girls takes various forms, with smartphones lowering the threshold for participation even further. How are offenders held accountable?
Building connections when studying online can improve your university experience and boost your job prospects, but how do you do it?
Why does Pakistan underperform on most social and political indicators when it has adequate per capita growth?
Music, charity, activism, sport, law, journalism… here’s a rundown of a few of SOAS’s most famous alumni making waves across sectors.
