Is taking the year abroad worth it? Yes, certainly…Thanks to this programme I am not only studying the language but I am living it.
“It was a great opportunity to immerse myself in the SOAS community”
On the lower half of the map (in light blue) is Nigel Farage, the centre of dense exchanges. Branching northwards from him, in red, is The Voice of Europe, and southwest of him, in blue, Donald Trump.
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 is development studies? It’s difficult to find a commonly agreed definition, as some scholars even reject the idea of development itself!
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)
“No matter which party wins, voters are more concerned about sustaining the peace”
Fitzroy Square displays all the characteristics, which make it the ‘perfect’ Bloomsbury square, except it’s not in Bloomsbury.
Ranya Alakraa explores her journey from SOAS to the Civil Service
SOAS University of London graduation days are coming soon
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
We have created a map based on the nominations of SOAS students who used social media to let us know all their favourite places to visit
“It gave me the opportunity to work in many different roles, and to experience working as a team leader”
Learning a language is likened to climbing a mountain
Meet our Student Ambassadors – Sohilla Shubana
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.
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
SOAS University of London celebrates the high achievements of this year’s undergraduate prize winners from its School of Law
Our department of Economics is a leading centre for economics research, specialising in the study of developing and emerging nations
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
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
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.
