The multiple trajectories of a Taiwanese-centric history Dr Evan Dawley gives a talk on Taiwan’s history from a people-centred perspective, tracing the long-term formation of the island’s contemporary polity.
Book talk: 'Why Taiwan? Anthropological Perspectives' Professor Lee An-Ru gives a talk on the book 'Why Taiwan', which asks why Taiwan matters as an object of scholarly inquiry beyond China-centred frameworks.
Book talk: 'Haunted Modernities: Gender, Memory, and Placemaking in Postindustrial Taiwan' Professor Lee An-Ru gives a talk on her book 'Haunted Modernities', exploring women workers, public memory, and the remaking of heritage in postindustrial Taiwan.
Workshop: 'Demystifying AI' This event explores what AI is, what it can and cannot do, and why there is so much scepticism around it.
'Insistent Focus': an evening of short films by women* filmmakers from the global majority Hosted by the SOAS Library, 'Insistent Focus' presents an evening of short films by women filmmakers from the global majority, featuring works that explore displacement, identity, memory, and political imagination across diverse cinematic styles.
The death penalty in Taiwan: controversies and counter-narratives A roundtable on the death penalty in Taiwan, bringing together legal, activist, and film perspectives on public debate, punishment, and abolition.
Urdu Shayari Masterclass: Voices of Muharram Join us for an afternoon of Urdu poetry exploring Muharram traditions in South Asia.
Taiyupian 70th Anniversary: a symposium and screenings focused on music in Taiyupian The 70th anniversary of ‘Xue Pinggui and Wang Baochuan’ with a day of screenings and discussion on music in Taiyupian.
Find Your Perfect Home at SOAS (July) This is your perfect chance to explore the various accommodation options available to SOAS students, designed to suit your needs and preferences.