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Languages are disappearing. SOAS alum Ross Perlin is part of the fight to preserve them

Alum Dr Ross Perlin discusses his new book 'Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York' and how his MA at SOAS shaped his career.

Precarity on two wheels: Keep in motion to maintain the balance

The rise of ride-hailing apps in Indonesia has absorbed informal labour into the gig economy. Kafi Prasetya explores the labour conditions within this sector to assess their impact on the social welfare of the workers.

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.

When one thing leads to nothing: Cultivating industrial ecosystems in an era of GVCs

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 scholarship enabled me to be the first in my family to attend university

Isabelle Le Coutre Mauger shares her story as a first-generation university student at SOAS, showcasing how a scholarship can transform lives and help break down barriers to education.

Linguistic Privilege at COP27

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.

Your starter for ten: Meet the SOAS University Challenge Team

For the first time in six years, SOAS competes in BBC's University Challenge. Five talented students share their experience of taking part.

Women in art spotlight: Three female artists at SOAS Gallery

For Women's History Month, Maria Rollo (Collections & Engagement Officer, SOAS Gallery) introduces the work and lives of three artists whose work resides in the SOAS Gallery Collections.

What is the current state of capitalism? Insights from SOAS academics

In the aftermath Global Financial Crisis, the world entered a period of transition, prompting crucial questions about the trajectory of global capitalism. Matteo Giordano highlights some of the key economic analyses from SOAS scholars.