Why clientelistic politics matter for development prospects New research by Dr Miguel Niño-Zarazúa explores the complex effects of clientelism on economic development, state capacity, and governance.
Entangled Pasts: Unraveling the interwoven histories of art and colonialism MA students Sakshi Mavi and Saavani Karkhanis visited the exhibition 'Entangled Pasts, 1768–now: Art, Colonialism and Change' at the Royal Academy of Arts and how it explores the concepts of art, empire, power and resistance.
Decolonising the philosophy curriculum: My experience as a SOAS Co-creator Intern As a SOAS intern co-creating the UK's first Decolonising Philosophy Toolkit, Danae researched global philosophy modules and uncovered deep colonial influences.
Imagining an alternative future through Zines: Introducing Zinetopia MA student Fiona introduces her business, Zinetopia, and how the SOAS x YBB Student Enterprise Programme supported her venture.
How the student enterprise programme helped me re-launch my radio career Through my participation in the SOAS Enterprise Programme, I was given the guidance I needed to follow through on my dreams.
The power of sharing your pronouns: A small act of inclusion with a big impact Why put your pronouns in your email footer? This Pride Month, Sophie Dodsworth advocates for normalising the sharing of pronouns to foster inclusivity.
My study abroad experience in Japan Caera spent a year studying abroad in Osaka, Japan. She shares what she enjoyed the most, from exploring the country to trying out the local cuisine.
Towards a green and just transformation of finance in the Anthropocene: The role of the SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance We are living in times of ecological crisis. Over the last decades, humans have been causing global warming, deforestation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss and other harmful, and potentially irreversible, changes to ecosystems.
SOAS is part of University of London: What student benefits are on offer? Being a SOAS student offers access to a range of University of London benefits. Here's what's on offer from being part of a wider network.