A Rose by Other Names: The Love of Wisdom Beyond the West This lecture examines philosophy beyond the West, looking at the similarities and differences with the Western philosophical tradition.
Reimagining Development: Bold Directions Towards a Thriving World What if development were imagined differently? Join Peter Sutoris as he explores bold alternatives, from degrowth to Indigenous knowledge, based on his book co-authored with Uma Pradhan, envisioning more just and ethical futures.
Four dimensions of presidential leadership in South Africa: From Mandela to Ramaphosa How much do political leaders shape a country’s path? Anthony Butler explores presidential power and leadership in post-apartheid South Africa.
'Rabindrasangeet and its Performative Afterlives during the Marxist Cultural Movement of 1940s Bengal' The SOAS Public Music Research Seminar Series is a valuable forum for ethnomusicology and related fields in London, bringing rising and established scholars to share innovative music research with SOAS audiences.
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.
Decolonisation: lessons from postcolonial Uganda with Mahmood Mamdani Join Professors Banda and Mamdani for a thought-provoking talk and Q&A, followed by closing remarks and a book signing.
Creative Conversations on Vitality and Distress: A New Dialogue for Mental Health Join us for the second panel discussion of CAMHRArts, titled, Creative Conversations on Vitality and Distress: A New Dialogue for Mental Health
Economics Masterclass for years 12 and 13: the £3.50 coffee – who really gets your money? In this interactive masterclass with staff from the SOAS Department of Economics, you will uncover the global story hidden inside an everyday cup of coffee.
A Critical Reading of the Multi-layered Reception of the Past: Historiographical Standards of Wang Ruoxu’s Approach to the Shiji.