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Anthropology collaborates with universities in Palestine and Ethiopia
The anthropology of travel, tourism and pilgrimage (ATTP) took centre stage at an event marking major collaborations between SOAS, University of London and universities in Ethiopia and Palestine.
5th April 2013
SOAS researchers in cultural sector collaborations
Four recent SOAS doctoral students have won post-doctoral funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to engage in three-month collaborations in London’s cultural sector.
The researchers will apply their strengths in anthropology, art, history and media studies to enhance the impact of the cultural work of their host organisation.
5th April 2013
SOAS in the media 5 April 2013
This week Professor Jim Hoare has been featured extensively on the current situation in North Korea, including in BBC News Channel, BBC World Service, BBC 5 Live and the Guardian. The School of Law was also showcased through the work of Banyan: SOAS Advocates, covered in The Lawyer 2B, and also due to be covered in Guardian Education on Tuesday. Look out for Professor Gurharpal Singh on BBC Radio 4 this Saturday on Sikhism in Britain in relation to the ‘The Veerappan Four’.
5th April 2013
Ministers from China celebrate WEFT at Brunei Gallery
Ministers from China joined the Brunei Galley for afternoon tea and textile demonstrations by embroidery artists to close the World Eco Fibre & Textile (WEFT) Art.
4th April 2013
A millennium of Japanese books explored through rare treasures from Japan
A thousand years of Japanese book culture is celebrated at an exhibition opening this month at SOAS, University of London.
4th April 2013
China scholar meets SOAS alumni in Hong Kong and Singapore
SOAS alumni based in Hong Kong and Singapore will meet one of the School’s distinguished China scholars at networking events in the two cities next week.
4th April 2013
New Research Fellow Joins CeDEP
The new Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dr. Giuseppina Siciliano, joins the Centre for Development, Environment & Policy (CeDEP). Giuseppina is involved in the ESRC-funded project “China goes global: a comparative study of Chinese hydropower dams in Africa and Asia”.
4th April 2013
Network of SOAS law students offers pro bono legal and policy research
Postgraduate students from SOAS, University of London have set up an advocacy network to offer pro bono legal and policy research for groups such as civil society agencies, law firms and development organisations.
3rd April 2013
Higher languages workshop for London school pupils
Sixth formers from schools all over London converged on SOAS, University of London for a conference on language studies. Part of SOAS' Step On programme, which supports state school pupils into higher education, the conference was delivered by current SOAS language students.3rd April 2013
April-May Edition of The Middle East in London hits Newsstands
The April-May edition of The Middle East in London, the bi-monthly magazine of the London Middle East Institute, is now available.
27th March 2013
SOAS in the media 22 March 2013
This week Professor Costas Lapavitsas was interviewed on the financial crisis in Cyprus on CNBC and both Professor Charles Tripp and Professor Nadje Al-Ali have commented on issues surrounding 10 years after Iraq. Dr Phil Clark was also asked for comment on Bosco Ntanganda earlier this week.
22nd March 2013
SOAS students take part in National Model United Nations
A delegation of students from the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) travel to New York City this weekend to take part in global forum modelled on the United Nations.
22nd March 2013
CeDEP Professor in Oman for the 78th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop
Andrew Dorward, SOAS Professor of Development Economics presented an invited paper on 'How can agricultural interventions contribute in improving nutrition health and achieving the MDGs in least developed countries?' to the 78th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop Paediatric Program.22nd March 2013
SOAS students triumph at Chinese Bridge competition
SOAS students have taken the top prizes in the UK final of a Chinese language proficiency contest.
21st March 2013
Scholar’s work inspires generous gift to Cambodian temple restoration fund
The scholarship of a SOAS academic has prompted a substantial donation to support the restoration of an ancient Cambodian temple.
The benefactor, who wishes to remain anonymous, made the ‘generous gift’ to the Global Heritage Fund (GHF) in honour of Dr Peter Sharrock’s research on the temple of Banteay Chhmar.
21st March 2013
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