SOAS University of London

Centres and Programmes Office

Regional Centres/Institutes

The Centres & Programmes Office oversees the administration of seven Regional Centres and Institutes, promoting knowledge of the regions by:

  • Facilitating knowledge transfer through academic (lectures, conferences, workshops, performances, film screenings and the weekly seminars series)
  • Networking individuals and institutions with a special interest in the region
  • Administering a number of fellowships and awards
  • Disseminating regionally specific information to the academic community
  • Co-hosting events in conjunction with a SOAS department/centre or affiliated organisation
  • Publishing papers, guides, annual reviews
  • Developing partnerships in conjunction with SOAS departments/centres and private/public orgs
  • Helping to mobilize research beyond the academic community
  • Providing academic hospitality to recognised scholars from within the UK and overseas
  • Working closely with the SOAS Research Office and Enterprise Office

Publications

The Centres & Programmes Office produces a number of annual publications including the SOAS Experts Guide which provides a comprehensive compendium of the specialist knowledge currently available at SOAS and 4 annual reviews.

Event Management

The Centres & Programmes Office coordinates an average of 240+ research events per year attracting over 12,000 guests.  The team offers a service to academic staff, from all disciplines across the School, in relation to helping to create bespoke events, from inception to delivery. 

Event management includes: 
  • Programme development, planning, management and budgeting
  • Speaker management
  • Multimedia development
  • Audience generation
  • Logistics management
  • Supplier sourcing
  • On-site project management
  • Design and development of marketing campaign and graphics
  • Programme materials development
  • Event fundraising / income stream
  • Website development and design
  • Programme accreditation
  • Post event feedback

Contact Us

If you would like further information about the regional centres or institutes, or would like help or advice organising an event please contact the Centres & Programmes Office team.

The office is open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 16.30 and is located in Room B404, 4th Floor, Brunei Gallery, Russell Square campus.