The fossil fuel industry is built on inequality. It can never be decolonised Clare Coogan Cole explores inequality, racism and exploitation in the fossil fuel industry.
The subaltern’s Shanghai: How Dharavi is designing its own renaissance Despite the continued threat to its existence, Mumbai’s Dharavi proves an example of sustainability, creativity and adaptability
Humanity on thin ice: Why Area Studies matters for planetary survival Area Studies can and must play a central role in planetary survival. It can provide the vital tools necessary for fostering meaningful cross-cultural approaches to global problem-solving.
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.
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.
Careers: "I can draw a direct line from my studies at SOAS to my current job" Max Schmidt graduated from SOAS with an MSc in Research for International Development, which prepared him perfectly to secure a fellowship with an international climate think tank before becoming a climate finance consultant.
Careers: SOAS helped develop my worldview towards life and people Dr Feroza Sanjana used her MA in International Studies and Diplomacy to deepen her knowledge of the institutions, politics and processes that underlie many of the global challenges her work now seeks to change.
Careers: I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a lawyer Lingxi Wang knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a lawyer. Studying at SOAS helped him achieve that dream. We asked Lingxi about his experience and any advice he would give to aspiring lawyers.
COVID-19 and the crises of capitalism: Intensifying inequalities COVID-19 exposed how global capitalism is fundamentally built on the exploitation of gendered and racialised global working classes.