Graduates tell us why studying economics at SOAS is so unique "The economics department at SOAS truly lives up to its promise of offering programmes dedicated to understanding both theory and its real-world application."
World Kiswahili Language Day: Celebrating and Learning at SOAS When we celebrate a language, we are not only thinking of a means of communication. Language is tied to history and culture, and a powerful symbol of social identity.
Digital sex crimes: Three lessons from South Korea Online violence against women and girls takes various forms, with smartphones lowering the threshold for participation even further. How are offenders held accountable?
The Commonwealth under King Charles III What is the meaning and value of the Commonwealth in this new era under King Charles III?
Olivette Otele: “SOAS is the place to be” An interview with Olivette Otele, who joins SOAS as a Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery.
Hakim Adi: The history of Africa is integral to the history of the world An interview with Professor Hakim Adi, SOAS alumnus and author of ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain: A History’.
Why economic growth alone does not make a better, healthier society Policies that see economic growth as the sole outcome, from which all else will follow, will inevitably fail. History teaches us that investing in the social fabric is a critical component of development.
Commitments and momentum of COP27 Enthusiasm and momentum surrounded COP26, however that excitement quickly fizzled out as world leaders, activists and decision makers started to arrive in Egypt. But was COP27 a complete failure?
Protests in Iran: Should we be optimistic? The death of Mahsa Amini has spurred worldwide protests and criticism of Iran's regime. What could it mean for the future?