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The Location of Transnational Postcolonialism in Afrodiasporic Novels

Join us for a Centre for Pan African Studies seminar exploring how contemporary Afrodiasporic fiction reimagines identity, history, and belonging through a transnational lens.

Imperialism: Economics of Re-armament and Militarism

The Series in Advanced Political Economy (SAPE) was launched in 2022, jointly organised by Departments of Economics at SOAS University of London and New School for Social Research (NSSR) in New York.

Buddhist Archaeology and the Silk Roads

In this lecture, Michelle Wang examines the impact of colonial archaeology, particularly as practiced on the Indian subcontinent, upon Stein, and she traces the institutional networks within which he traveled.

From green living to Buddhist environmentalism: Exploring Buddhism for a sustainable future

This conference is part of a multi-year research project that has explored the potentials of Buddhism to advance the practice of environmental protection and mitigate climate change.

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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.

Building race relations beyond the grave in South Africa: Reflections on the legacy of Maurice Webb the Quaker

Professor R. Simangaliso Kumalo, of the University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, will give a critical analysis of the work of Maurice Webb, an unsung hero of South Africa.

Promoting democracy in the context of terrorism: Experimental evidence from Burkina Faso

Join us for a talk exploring how democratic values can be strengthened in terrorism-affected contexts. The talk will discuss findings from a Burkina Faso study showing how strategic messaging can effectively build democratic resilience against authoritarian threats.

For Whom Is Industrial Heritage Preserved? Conservation and Exhibition at Taipei Railway Workshop

Chun-Wen Chen shares the preservation case of the Taipei Railway Workshop, exploring the multifaceted positioning and power dynamics of industrial heritage in contemporary Taiwanese society.