SOAS's commitment to gender equality recognised SOAS has been awarded the Athena Swan Charter bronze award, marking continued recognition for its gender equality work.
Dismantling the myth of “good AI” - new book from SOAS political philosopher A new book from Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Professor in Global Thought and Comparative Philosophies, casts a critical eye on AI technology; exploring its uses, limitations, and cases for human intervention to uphold justice and equality in society.
SOAS awarded Race Equality Charter for its diversity work SOAS has received the bronze award for its recent submission to Advance HE’s 2025 Race Equality Charter.
SOAS Environmental Law Clinic calls on the ICC to recognise the environment as a legal victim The SOAS Environmental Law Clinic submits a report to the ICC to recognize the environment as a direct victim of international crimes, advocating for transformative reparations that integrate ecological restoration and community-focused measures.
SOAS researchers spark global debate on auction of Buddhist relics The planned Sotheby's auction of the Piprahwa Gems was postponed following widespread criticism by academics, Buddhists and the Indian government.
Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action launches at SOAS Through a series of workshops, panels and discussions, the Centre set out its aims in advancing research and practice in anthropology and mental health.
Irish Ambassador H.E. Martin Fraser addresses policy and diplomacy students Organised by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), the event offered MA students insight into Ireland’s priorities in the current political landscape.
Rules matter when it comes to freedom, says Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz The world-renowned economist gave a lecture on economic freedom, market power and academic liberty with the SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue.
CPAS hosts policy roundtable on vigilantism in the Lake Chad Basin On 29 April 2025, the Centre for Pan-African Studies (CPAS) at SOAS, led by Dr Abdul Wando, convened a policy roundtable in Abuja, Nigeria, to examine the role of vigilante groups in the Lake Chad Basin.