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.
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.
All pain, no gain: The gender story of Korean economic development Through the lens of feminist economic theories, the development of the Korean economy is not as successful as it first seems.
Olivette Otele: “SOAS is the place to be” An interview with Olivette Otele, who joins SOAS as a Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery.
The 2024 Nobel Laureates are not only wrong about China, but also about the West This essay by Yuen Yuen Ang was first published in The Ideas Letter, a project of the Open Society Foundations.
How I Became a Senior Manager at KPMG: Fabrizio Mancini’s Journey from SOAS to Consulting Leadership Discover how SOAS alumnus Fabrizio Mancini transitioned from a BA in Japanese and Economics to becoming a Senior Manager at professional services firm KPMG.
The fossil fuel industry is built on inequality. It can never be decolonised Clare Coogan Cole explores inequality, racism and exploitation in the fossil fuel industry.
How to make the most of the SOAS Applicant Day An Applicant Day is an opportunity to visit campus and see if SOAS is the right place for you. We asked current students to share their experiences attending one and what advice they have to make the most of it.
Central African Republic: Russia’s war in Ukraine increases food insecurity Food security is deteriorating rapidly around the world. What is the impact on the Central African Republic (CAR)?