India’s Prime Minister and his government are facing criticism for their handling of the Covid surge. But their political spin on the situation tells another tale.
Social distancing in research is visible in the relationship that develops between the researcher and the researched – but how can it be beneficial?
As we look to understand and respond to the crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, feminist perspectives will be key in shaping a better world.
The public health crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has rapidly translated into an economic and social crisis, both locally and globally.
Is Lao Tzu’s taoism the answer to our anxieties? Or is stocism the solution to calmer lives? We explore how philosophy can help during the pandemic.
How are some countries using the Covid-19 vaccine to increase their power and global status? Is the vaccine now the ultimate negotiation tool?
You may be more familiar with ‘Chinese New Year’, but Koreans have their own, Solnal: learn about the celebration’s traditions and rituals.
What is vaccine nationalism – and how does it impact global (in)equality? Discover what ‘vaccine apartheid’ really is.
Kinship, connection and support is more important than ever – not necessarily with blood relatives, but with our own version of ‘family’.
The recent ‘Future of Cities Summit’ explored what cities may look like after Covid – and whether they will change forever.
Lizzie Frost speaks to freshers about their time at SOAS so far, discussing online learning, making friends and SOAS societies.
Since the signing of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the nearly 1,800-kilometre border between Nepal and India has served as an open
Do you feel strongly about social justice? Are you passionate about a cause? An inter-disciplinary studies approach could be the answer.
This article has been published in a series of languages – you can read in French, Spanish, and Italian. In the face of the COVID-19
In January 1918, the global pandemic known as ‘Spanish flu’ began, and by its end in December 1920, well over 40 million people had died.
