Paul Dundas, 1952–2023 Paul Dundas, Indologist and Emeritus of the Department of Asian Studies at the University of Edinburgh, one of the leading scholars in the field of Jaina Studies, has passed away.
SOAS students and alumna awarded Yenching Academy scholarship SOAS students awarded scholarships to study for a Master's degree in China Studies at Yenching Academy of Peking University in September 2023.
SOAS improves ranking in the Times Good University Guide 2022 SOAS also continues to rank in the top 50 universities in the UK.
Theology and Religions ranked 3rd for research outputs Theology and Religions at SOAS has performed exceptionally well in REF 2021, ranking 3rd for research outputs and 7th overall.
Performing transnationality – Dr Saeid Kordmafi presents at Cardiff University Dr Kordmafi's speech aimed to show how apparently opposing strands and methods in the field of music studies may interact and enrich each other within the methodologically flexible framework of artistic research.
Collected works by eminent Malay and Indonesian scholar guest edited by Farouk Yahya Dr Farouk Yahya, Research Associate at SOAS, has guest edited the collected works on Malay manuscripts, paper and watermarks of the late Dr Russell Jones who was lecturer at SOAS for two decades, in the 60s to 80s.
Lao She and SOAS Zhaoxia Pang and Ruth Herd share the story of Shu Qingchun (舒庆春) (1899-1966), also known by his pen name Lao She (老舍). Lao She is one of the most prominent figures in the history of modern Chinese literature. During his lifetime, he was acclaimed a “Master of Language” (yǔyán dàshī 语言大师) and his novels and plays gained world renown.
Dr Richard Williams teaches at the Rajasthani Bhasha Academy in Udaipur, India Dr Williams explored archives relating to music history in Rajasthan.