SOAS Alumni Reception in Washington DC with Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Habib
Key information
- Date
- Time
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6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Venue
- InterContinental The Willard Washington D.C., 1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington District of Columbia, 20004, United States
- Event type
- Alumni reception
About this event
Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Habib and Director of Advancement Shona Aitken look forward to welcoming you to an exclusive SOAS Alumni Reception in Washington DC.
This special evening features a panel discussion on'The evolving global order: navigating a fractured world', followed by a networking reception. You will also have the opportunity to meet Professor of Practice in International Relations and Diplomacy, Leslie Vinjamuri. Award-winning broadcaster Redi Tlhabi will join the panel as a distinguished speaker.
Reconnect with fellow alumni, hear updates on SOAS’ strategic vision, and explore opportunities for alumni engagement across the US and in London.
About the speakers
Redi Tlhabi is CEO of South2North Dialogues and an award-winning broadcaster and author with over two decades of experience producing and presenting for global platforms including the BBC, Al Jazeera, SABC, and ENews Africa. Known for her incisive storytelling and deep understanding of global issues, she is a sought-after moderator who has led conversations with figures such as Antonio Guterres, Michelle Obama, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Oprah Winfrey.
Redi is a prolific commentator on foreign policy and the emerging voice of the Global South, contributing to outlets like News24, The Sunday Times, and The Washington Post. She holds a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Westminster and serves on the board of the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity. Her memoir, Endings and Beginnings, won South Africa’s prestigious Alan Paton Award for non-fiction.
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