Young female Kinshasans view the inherited traditions of la sape as a method of escape from rigid gendered roles and expectations.
What books do a 30-minute search via web and library ‘shelf test’ turn up, and how does an academic convenor of degree programmes respond?
‘Today, 4.5 billion people live without a household toilet that safely disposes of their waste.’ (UN Water website)
“Yet amid the horror stories of suffering and loss, small glimmers of hope and resilience have emerged.”
“No matter which party wins, voters are more concerned about sustaining the peace”
This year’s WOMAD festival kicks off on Thursday 27 July in Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Charis McCarter takes an honest look at how she’s secured a job in the sustainability field
The theme of this year’s World Population Day, which is celebrated on 11 July each year, is “Family planning: empowering people, developing nations”.
Around eighty years ago, Walter Simon fled Germany to come to the UK, where he took up a post as a lecturer at the School of Oriental Studies.
‘Queer’ Asia 2017, the second annual conference, takes place 16-18 June 2017 at SOAS University of London
The 15th World Music Summer School opens on Monday 19 June 2017 with a programme of musical traditions from around the world.
An artistic snapshot of the city as it stands today, and a celebration of its culture and diversity
Enrol onto our summer school and pick the brains of our academic specialists about the issues that interest you most
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.
Learning a language is likened to climbing a mountain
Why should humans bother to learn another language; can a translation system, however sophisticated, replace human beings?
My major area of research and publication is Hindi cinema, my latest work being Bollywood’s India. I’ve worked closely with several of the industry’s key figures, and I write and speak about film beyond the academy in the Indian and global media.
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
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
Graduation is one of the most exciting and important events of the year at SOAS University of London. This year’s ceremonies take place between Wednesday
Students and academics have been celebrating the 9th SOAS Taiwan Studies Summer School at SOAS University of London. The event runs over four days and
The Director of SOAS University of London, Valerie Amos, spoke at the annual meeting of the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes (CHCI) on the
SOAS University of London has issued a statement regarding the recent Brexit vote: “Our Director was vigorous and robust in her support for continued membership
The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literature prize awarded to the writer of an African short story published in English. The prize
MA Media in Development Ifat Gazia describes how she came to study at SOAS
Now in its fourteenth year, the World Music Summer School at SOAS University of London showcases a unique and diverse range of musical talents. Classes
20th June is World Refugee Day. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the plight of refugees worldwide. The event is recognised in over
SOAS University of London supports Anthropology in London Day, which was held on 14 June 2016. This year’s event focused on anthropological engagements in politics.
