SOAS in the media 22 Feb 2013
21 February 2013
This week Professor Paul Webley has been quoted in The Guardian on Russell Group universities and Professor Jeremy Keenan has been featured in coverage on Mali.
We anticipate more interest on legislation in both South Africa and Bangladesh, and the recent events in Syria. Please let the communications team know if you are available to comment next week.
Should students be encouraged to set their sights on Russell Group universities?
The Guardian – 18/02/13
Paul Webley, director and principal of the School of Oriental and African Studies, says: "I think this is a bizarre measure. There are some weaker universities in the Russell Group, and some excellent ones outside it. If you wanted a good measure you could easily compile a list of the top 40 institutions from a basket of league tables. However, there is always going to be a problem with looking at institutions as opposed to courses. Surely you want students to go to the place and the course that will suit them best?
The regional threat posed by Mali’s militants
Daily Monitor – 21/02/13
“So of that 3,000 probably at least half disappeared and went back to their home as soon as the French began their assault. So maybe the number has rapidly dwindled to 1,000 or less of pretty hard-core Islamist fighters,” said Jeremy Keenan, a research associate at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies.
The regional threat posed by Mali’s militants
Africa Review – 21/02/13
“So of that 3,000 probably at least half disappeared and went back to their home as soon as the French began their assault. So maybe the number has rapidly dwindled to 1,000 or less of pretty hard-core Islamist fighters,” said Jeremy Keenan, a research associate at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies.
Mali costs France $3.6 million per day
UPI.com – 8/02/13
“Phil Clark, a professor of international politics at the University of London, told the U.N.'s humanitarian news agency IRIN there are "serious questions" about the ICC's ability to pursue many cases given stagnant financing, however.”
