Smashing statues as posthumous punishment in Imperial China In this seminar, Dr Desmond Cheung will examine cases of statue smashing in Hangzhou during the Ming dynasty, analysing their significance.
Webinar: your guide to Clearing 2026 Join us to prepare for Clearing and feel confident about your next steps after results day.
In-/Visible Spectrums: Contemporary Video Art from the Sinosphere ‘In-/Visible Spectrums: Contemporary Video Art from the Sinosphere’ is a landmark survey exhibition showcasing contemporary video artworks by eleven artists
Reclaiming Agency: The Role of African Organizations in Continental Politics From aid recipients to global architects: see how African organizations are reshaping politics.
Celebrating 20 years of the Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation Join Boyd Tonkin for a keynote lecture reflecting on 25 years of literary translation, followed by a discussion with prize‑winner Marilyn Booth about her translation of Omani novel 'Honey Hunger'.
'Palestine 36': film screening and discussion Join us for a screening of Annemarie Jacir’s latest film, 'Palestine 36', followed by a discussion with the film’s producer, Nils Åstrand.
The 35th Sir Peter Parker Awards for Spoken Business Japanese (SPPA) We are delighted to announce the 35th Sir Peter Parker Awards, which will take place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at SOAS.
Birds, wings and diadems: Zoroastrian symbols in Parthian and Sasanian art This lecture will explore the intricate relationship of kingship and religion in the art of Parthian and Sasanian Iran.