Examination culture: meritocracy and aspiration in a Thai monastic school This talk will explore the lives of adolescent novice monks studying at a Buddhist monastic school in northern Thailand.
Object in Focus: The Living Tradition of Bagan Lacquerware This in-person workshop with Malar Win Maung introduces participants to the traditional lacquerware practices of Bagan
Institutional Critiques by Chinese Artists in London Screening and panel on institutional critique by Chinese artists in London, with expert discussion and audience Q&A
'The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies' Join us for the launch of Jeffrey Winters latest book, uncovering the hidden realities of modern oligarchy.
Climate justice activism in the global south: 'Under the Sun' film screening and panel Join us for a free film screening and panel discussion of 'Under the Sun', championing the work of young climate activists across the world fighting for climate justice.
SOAS Alumni Receptions in Southeast Asia Join our annual Vice‑Chancellor Alumni Receptions in Southeast Asia this April & May!
Book launch: 'From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures' by Lara Sheehi Join us for an in-depth and interdisciplinary conversation about Lara Sheehi’s new book.
Sacred power: the motif of the seven magical signs The motif of the Seven Magical Signs is a set of seven symbols believed to represent the Most Exalted Name of God. They are discussed in texts on magic such as the Shams alma‘arif al-kubra and appear on amulets and various talismanic objects.
Editor and chapters talk: 'Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media', 2nd Edition Dr Ming-Yeh T. Rawnsley, Dr Hsin-I Sydney Yueh, and Dr Jens Damm discuss the second edition of the Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media.