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Middle East in London March 2010 CoverMarch Issue of Middle East in London Hits Newstands

The March issue of The Middle East in London, the monthly magazine of the London Middle East Institute (LMEI), is now available.

11 March 2010

SOAS Recycling InitiativeTowards a Greener Estate - The SOAS recycling initiative

We are improving our recycling provision across our campus by providing more sites for staff and students to recycle a range of materials.
1 March 2010

Woman With GunSOAS holds witness seminar on BBC and Iranian Revolution of 1979

A witness seminar that focuses on the BBC’s coverage of the Iranian Revolution of 1979 will be held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) on 6 March 2010.

25 February 2010

Helena Kennedy with Paul Webley at Presidents Lecture 2010Baroness Helena Kennedy QC addresses SOAS community at President’s Lecture 2010

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, President of SOAS, joined the School’s community on February 11 2010 for the annual President’s Lecture. She delivered her speech to an audience of students, staff, alumni and invited guests in the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre to address the theme “Who Runs Britain: The White House, the Banks, Rupert Murdoch or Downing Street?”

25 February 2010

Paul Webley Receiving the Queen's Anniversary Prize from HM The QueenSOAS Honoured by HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty the Queen has presented the Faculty of Languages & Cultures at SOAS with a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace today (19 February).

19 February 2010

African Film and Literature Book CoverDovey Delivers a 'Choice' Book

A book by Lindiwe Dovey, a lecturer in African Film and Performances Arts, has been chosen as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 by Choice magazine.

11 February 2010

Steven GreenStephen Green, HSBC Chairman, Receives Honorary Doctorate

Stephen Green, Group Chairman of HSBC holdings plc, has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Economics) from the School.

8 February 2010

The Middle East in LondonFebruary issue of The Middle East in London on Newstands

This issue – the first in a series exploring Middle Eastern culture in different parts of the capital – celebrates the diversity of West London.
4 February 2010

Donald BeatonSchool Appoints New Registrar

SOAS has appointed Donald Beaton as its new Registrar & Secretary.
4 February 2010

CISD hopes to launch new MA programme: Globalization and Corporate Development

2 February 2010

Professor Anne PauwelsNew Dean of Languages and Cultures Named

Professor Anne Pauwels has been appointed the new Dean of the Faculty of Languages & Cultures at SOAS.

2 February 2010

A History of Modern BurmaCharney Recognised for 'Choice' Burma Book

A book by Michael W. Charney, a senior lecturer in the History department, has been chosen as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 by Choice magazine.
28 January 2010

SOAS Alum Killed in Haiti Quake

The School was saddened to learn on Monday of the death of Frederick Wooldridge, a 1997 SOAS graduate. He is the first Briton confirmed killed in the Haiti earthquake tragedy.
18 January 2010

Snow at SOASSnow, Sleet Expected but School to Stay Open

Heavy snow is forecast for parts of London and South East England on Wednesday, but SOAS expects to remain open.  
20 January 2010