Complex Concrete: The twists and turns of the Philips Building This year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the iconic Philips Building, designed by Denys Lasdun & Partners.
Collective Village Repertoires: The Challenge of a Collective Digitisation in Guinea In a reflection on the notion of a collective village repertoire and its digitisation, authors Elara Bertho and Aguibou Sow outline the research-action programme carried out with the Malian association Donkosira, which since 2017 has aimed to digitally conserve local knowledge in rural communities.
OPINION: How Suella Braverman's fight to "stop the boats" breaches human rights The UK government wants to remove the right to claim asylum from people who arrive without the right of entry, whom they call “illegal”. But it does not address the nation's international human rights obligations and echoes the anti-migrant discourse of previous generations.
Lunar New Year: How SOAS students celebrate and how you can get involved How do different cultures celebrate Lunar New Year? SOAS students from around the world share their traditions and what they're planning to do this year.
Careers: At SOAS I felt I didn't have to explain myself Having graduated from SOAS in 1991, Samantha Mitchell has carved a career as a Technology Lawyer and External Affairs Consultant. But SOAS also brought so much more to her life, including lifelong friends and a sense of belonging.
Hakim Adi: The history of Africa is integral to the history of the world An interview with Professor Hakim Adi, SOAS alumnus and author of ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain: A History’.