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The SOAS Centre for Sustainable Structural Transformation (CSST) held its first bi-annual conference, themed “Powering Production: A Developmental Energy Transition for Africa.”

Postgraduate student Shiran Illanperuma reflects on the challenges of industrialization in an era of Global Value Chains. Using China and Sri Lanka as contrasting examples, he argues for the need for activist industrial policies to incentivize domestic value addition and the participation of local firms in the Global South.

A guide on making the most of Reading Week so you come out the other side rested, refocused, and maybe even re-inspired.

MA student Charlotte Cheal explores fashion's environmental impact, advocating for a shift away from oil-based materials to biomaterials and circular economy models to combat waste and promote sustainability.

SOAS librarians celebrate International Women’s Day by picking a diverse reading list written by women from across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

SOAS student Md Rafid Hossain explains the Bangladesh students’ movement for the reform of the quota system in government jobs, and why violent repression from the state has caused it to escalate into a broader demand for accountability and justice.

A major HIV-prevention programme shows that community-based, gender-sensitive support can significantly improve knowledge and safer behaviour among South Asian migrant workers.

With the Qatar World Cup just days away, Digital Ambassador Rachael reflects on the issues and controversies overshadowing the popular tournament.

The impact of climate change often affects low-income countries the most. However, with negotiations at COP27 taking place in English, it's hard not to believe these countries are at a disadvantage.