Why I picked SOAS (and you should too) Final year student Daisy shares why she decided to study BA Chinese at SOAS, including the opportunity to live in London and spend a year abroad.
Dragon Ball, Japan and the world: The legacy of Akira Toriyama Dr Filippo Cervelli looks back on the work of late Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama and its great cultural impact in touching the hearts of many across the world and contributing decisively to Japan’s global image.
What I've learnt from being a final year SOAS student Caera shares what she's learnt as a final-year BA Japanese and International Relations student, academically and beyond.
Tips from a final year student: How I cope with exam season Final-year student Caera shares her top tips for exam season, from planning your schedule and studying creatively to getting support and taking breaks.
The Indian election: Is it still the world's largest democracy? A SOAS student writes about the 2024 Indian election and its implications for democracy. The blog is based on an interview with Dr Simona Vittorini and the politics course 'Democracy and Authoritarianism in India'.
Poverty, disasters and human trafficking: Unravelling the connection New research highlights the invisible challenges faced by communities post-disaster, which creates an environment conducive to exploitation.
My study abroad experience in Taiwan BA Chinese student Daisy shares what she enjoyed the most from her year abroad in Taiwan, from enjoying local delicacies and learning Mandarin to travelling.
Feminist political economy is essential for understanding inequality Dr Sara Stevano advocates for the integration of feminist approaches into mainstream economic discourse and shows how SOAS is one of the few institutions offering dedicated modules in feminist economics.
The year of the big vote: Do we have the world leaders we need? More than 2 billion people in 50 countries will be invited to vote in 2024. Saleeta Akbar reports on what was discussed during latest Director’s Lecture Series on the year of the big vote.