Stories of Migration Stories of Migration celebrates 12 years of innovative storytelling from SOAS-based, not-for-profit organisation, PositiveNegatives.
Book Launch: 'Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival' Chris Horton shares his new book 'Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival', a powerful account of Taiwan’s fight for self-determination and its place in shaping the future of the world.
Centre of Taiwan studies summer school roundtable: Doing a PhD on Taiwan: Insights and experiences across academia In this roundtable, we bring together four scholars—trained in the US, Australia, and the UK—to reflect on their doctoral journeys researching Taiwan-related topics across disciplines and geographies.
The Serpent's Tale: Kundalini, Yoga, and the History of an Experience The SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies is delighted to bring together Ass. Professors Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Anya Foxen for a discussion about their most recent publication, The Serpent's Tale: Kuṇḍalinī, Yoga, and the History of an Experience.
Constructing Taiwan: Place, Power, and Identity Politics — Dr Bi-Yu Chang’s Retirement Lecture Join us in celebrating Dr Bi-Yu Chang’s retirement with a reflective lecture tracing her two-decade journey through the cultural politics, spatial identities, and shifting meanings of belonging in Taiwan.
Diplomacy in Practice: Lessons from a Career on the Frontlines In a period of extreme flux in the international system, diplomacy has never been more essential or more challenging. Drawing on his long career as a British and European Union diplomat, including as a head of mission and Managing Director for both Africa and the Middle East, Dr Nick Westcott offers a vivid and practical exploration of the craft of diplomacy: how to handle crises, negotiate with adversaries, support local staff, engage civil society, and navigate the pressures of representing one’s country abroad.
Han Suyin: New light on her life story through literary criticism Step into the world of Han Suyin like never before with Dr. Florence Kuek’s An Ethical Literary Criticism of Han Suyin’s Autobiography – Braving Irrationality.