NO, RCTs are not public goods. And YES, they have a colonial problem Are Randomized Control Trials truly a global solution to poverty, or do they mask deeper issues with superficial fixes? Uncover the ethical and political flaws behind this "gold standard".
Careers: At SOAS I felt I didn't have to explain myself Having graduated from SOAS in 1991, Samantha Mitchell has carved a career as a Technology Lawyer and External Affairs Consultant. But SOAS also brought so much more to her life, including lifelong friends and a sense of belonging.
Clearing stories: "I have learnt so much in my first year at SOAS" First-year student Lesley shares her experience of Clearing and studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) at SOAS.
Have you spotted the SOAS Library in The Crown? | SOAS in films & TV To celebrate the SOAS Library’s 50th birthday, we have compiled a list of films and TV shows with scenes featuring our star on campus.
Making a pro-developmental reform of the global financial system a reality: diagnoses and strategies SOAS DLD High-Level Dialogue: Global leaders unite to discuss strategies for a pro-developmental reform of the global financial system.
The year of the big vote: Do we have the world leaders we need? More than 2 billion people in 50 countries will be invited to vote in 2024. Saleeta Akbar reports on what was discussed during latest Director’s Lecture Series on the year of the big vote.
Have you heard the people sing? A comparison of two recall movements, 2021 and 2025 In the 2025 SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies Summer School, we are pleased to welcome Professor Ling-fang Cheng for a timely exploration of Taiwan’s recent recall movements.