Find out what’s happening on campus over October to mark the 35th anniversary of Black History Month.
Learn how to make your money go further. Digital Ambassador Surabhi has some tips on how to budget as a student.
From one international student to another, here are a few things you can do to feel more settled and confident as you embark on your journey at SOAS.
Student halls are a blank canvas to add your stamp and little touches of home. Here are some tips for settling into student accommodation.
Building connections when studying online can improve your university experience and boost your job prospects, but how do you do it?
The switch from school to university can be challenging, so making sure you’re prepared is vital. Here are some tips to help you get ready for the exciting move this summer.
If things don’t go as expected, don’t fret. Clearing is a chance to open up new possibilities and perspectives.
Felix founded the SOAS Disabled Students Society and served as Disabled Students and Carers Officer, advocating for students and campaigning for accessibility.
“As an almost graduate, I can say that SOAS has played a crucial role in my academic and personal growth.”
“A degree is definitely the greatest achievement of my life, especially when I look back from where I started to where I am now.”
Graduating this week? Here’s everything you need to know to make your day go smoothly.
Studying a Master’s in a new country isn’t without its challenges. But there are also so many exciting opportunities. Hear Surabhi’s reflection on embracing all that university and London have to offer.
Student stories can be extremely helpful when going through Clearing, see what some of our students had to say about their Clearing 2021 experience.
Here are my top 5 seaside towns close to London to explore for the day.
For International Day of Museums, I have pulled together a list of my favourite museums within a half an hour’s walk of the SOAS campus!
Sometimes music can help you get into the right headspace for studying. So here is a selection of my favourite tracks for a study playlist.
There’s nothing better than enjoying some delicious food outside while soaking up the sun. Here are my go-to places near campus.
Do you want to study but aren’t quite ready for a Masters? A Pre-Masters gave me the opportunity for a more gradual transition.
Women face added vulnerability when affected by climate change. Here’s how you can learn and raise awareness.
A tool to help destigmatise mental health and support those around you is empathy.
Consent does include a yes or no answer, but it is also so much more than that.
I organised a 15 kilometres run route around central London in the shape of a Tiger to welcome in the New Year.
Explore the city and try something new for this year’s Veganuary.
It’s term 2 and time to refresh your study plan. Read these study tips from SOAS students for inspiration.
Take a trip to this medieval church and city park for a serene spot nestled in the centre of London.
As term winds down for the winter holidays, take time to explore all the city has to offer.
We asked SOASians what their favourite lunch spots are on and around campus.
The SOAS blog is a place for students, alumni and academics to share their SOAS experiences and weigh in on some of the most important issues in the world today.
Navigate Welcome Week with this advice from current students.
The best places to get your caffeine fix near the SOAS campus.
The QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2022 have just been released – and London is number one.
Five Master’s students in the Department of Economics tell us about their programmes – and why studying at SOAS is unique.
The past year has been dominated by online learning and chatting to your fellow students through Teams calls. Now, things are looking up – and
MSc International Politics and Diplomacy student Angelo Eduardo Da Costa Mengowako is one of three brains behind Vocal Communities, a London-based organisation helping disadvantaged communities.
We talk to MA International Studies and Diplomacy graduate, Alexandra, about her time at SOAS and her career at Global Affairs Canada.
People of SOAS is an Instagram account showcasing the diversity of our students, and creating an online community we can all be part of. We talk to the founder, Lara, about the story behind it.
In an interview with student newspaper SOAS Spirit, the university’s director, Adam Habib, discusses his plans for the School in 2021.
The pandemic has been especially difficult for PhD students – yet they have received little guidance or support from the UK government.
Coralie, an student on the SOAS international foundation programme, gives us a glimpse into her study life and personal life in London.
Two current SOAS students talk about studying in lockdown, making friends online, and what advice they have for new students this September.
Why SOAS is such a great place to study – from those who know it best.
An ICC student discusses their first impressions of the diversity and cultures found at SOAS and in London.
“Studying at SOAS has changed me, undoubtedly.”
Samia Omar shares her experience of the MA International Studies and Diplomacy.
Kabeer Majeed shares his experience of the English Language and Academic Studies Programme.
Take a break from academic reading and indulge in one of these great books
Throughout your three weeks at SOAS you will be asked to stretch, challenge and develop your skills of critical analysis. The intensive academic format will enable you to deepen your subject knowledge and/or regional area of choice.
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?
