Careers: "SOAS changed my life and really affected me as a filmmaker" Filmmaker Hamida Issa studied MA Global Cinema and the Transcultural back in 2014. We sat down with her to talk about her life, her time at SOAS and her filmmaking career to date.
Tipping points: could this be the climate movement we need? A global movement against the climate crisis has finally emerged, and it could be one of the most positive breakthroughs for social justice in a generation.
The legacy of Shinzo Abe: After Japan grieves, how will his leadership be judged? Two weeks after the killing of Shinzo Abe, Satona Suzuki reflects on the nation’s collective grief and what his legacy may become.
International Women's Day: 25 SOAS alumni to be inspired by In celebration of International Women's Day, we look back at some notable SOAS alumni who have broken barriers and made significant contributions in their respective fields.
Faith in crisis: Water, ritual, and resilience among Iraq’s Mandaeans Climate change and water scarcity threaten the survival of the ancient Mandaean faith, as their sacred connection to rivers, vital for rituals and cultural identity, faces an uncertain future.
Celebrating stories from SOAS research in 2024 As the year draws to a close, read some of the highlights from our 2024 research projects.
What do you see in this painting of Sir Richard Burton? Adventurer or Orientalist? The SOAS Gallery highlights a portrait of Sir Richard Burton, inviting reflection on how museums should deal with his legacy of exploration, discovery, and controversy.