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“Law is ultimately about people, not rules”. How Barrister Gwawr Thomas became a PhD researcher at SOAS

Discover Gwawr Thomas experience of transitioning from 15 years of courtroom advocacy to exploring new frontiers in human rights law at SOAS, and her advice for legal practitioners.

Free things to do in London for students on a budget

Discover the best free things to do in London for students, from museums and parks to libraries, running clubs and clothes swaps.

“You make me do too much labour”: What Paris Paloma’s anthem reveals about care, capitalism and gender

Paris Paloma’s viral hit Labour is more than a feminist anthem. Dr Sophie Chamas explores how it reveals a window onto the hidden, gendered and racialised work of care that capitalism depends on but refuses to name or pay.

5 tips to overcome homesickness

After spending her first Christmas away from home while studying an online master's in Global Journalism, Pamilla shares the top tips that helped her tackle homesickness. 

Scholar Dawn Kene‑Okafor’s mission: building safer migration pathways for women and children

Commonwealth Shared Scholar Dawn Kene‑Okafor, currently pursuing an MSc in Migration, Mobility and Development, shares how the scholarship is supporting her journey to becoming an intersectional migration expert.

Learning by doing: My art internship archiving Chu Teh-Chun’s legacy

An MA in History of Art and Archaeology student shares their internship experience and how it helped them translate theoretical knowledge into practical application and provided archival experience for their career.

My life at SOAS through one disposable camera

One disposable camera, one semester: Our students share moments from their lives at SOAS, their reflections and hopes for the new year.

How I became a Senior Manager at KPMG: Fabrizio Mancini’s journey from SOAS to consulting leadership

Discover how SOAS alumnus Fabrizio Mancini transitioned from a BA in Japanese and Economics to becoming a Senior Manager at professional services firm KPMG.

6 top tips how to balance work, life and studying

Looking for advice? Natasja shares how it's possible to thrive, not just survive, while studying full-time and working a side job.