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Environmental change and health in West Africa

In this blog, author Aline Desdevises explores a particular dimension of West African rural communities’ resilience facing environmental change regarding health risks and healthcare.

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.

What Does Advocacy Training Look Like for Rural People in West Africa?

Advocacy expert Illia Djadi discusses several advocacy training sessions to village relays of the Watigueleya Kèlê project (Climate Resilience in West Africa).

New report: London students are happier and more satisfied than students elsewhere in England

London is officially one of the best cities in the UK to study in, according to a new report by HEPI and London Higher.

International Women's Day: 25 SOAS alumni to be inspired by

In celebration of International Women's Day, we look back at some notable SOAS alumni who have broken barriers and made significant contributions in their respective fields.

What is Hinamatsuri? The history of celebrating Girls' Day in Japan

An introduction by the SOAS Language Centre to Hinamatsuri, a Japanese festival celebrating and appreciating the life and health of daughters.

Eliane Correa: “Don’t be afraid of being passionate”

An interview with SOAS alumna, Eliane Correa about her career as a pianist, MD and composer.

Careers: "Studying at SOAS had a massive impact on my career as a lawyer in Dubai"

Noura Abughris shares her experiences studying LLB at SOAS and her career so far as an Associate working in Dubai.

Is disinformation during natural disasters an emerging vulnerability?

The weaponisation of information is nothing new. But increasingly, disaster disinformation is offering unique conditions for powerful influence campaigns to go against communities at their most vulnerable.