The perks of pet-sitting for homesick students in London Pet-sitting in London is a fun, flexible way for students to bond with animals, make local friends, and explore new places — all without the long-term commitment.
The power of sharing your pronouns: A small act of inclusion with a big impact Why put your pronouns in your email footer? This Pride Month, Sophie Dodsworth advocates for normalising the sharing of pronouns to foster inclusivity.
What does it mean to care for the environment and each other? MA student Bejal Desai explores the complex nature of ecological care and its potential to be co-opted or corrupted, particularly in contexts like greenwashing and colonial attitudes towards land.
Careers: Removing plastic waste from our oceans Pia Ocampo has been awarded a 2023 Intake Impact Scholarship and joins SOAS to study an MA in Anthropology of Global Futures and Sustainability. Here she discusses her plans for the future.
Loy Krathong 2022: Learn about Thailand's very own Festival of Lights Thailand is known for its whole host of different festivals, with Loy Krathong being one of the biggest celebrations of them all. We've put together a brief overview of the festival and how it's celebrated in Thailand.
SOAS soars in latest rankings for research excellence More than half of disciplines at SOAS are now in the top ten for universities following the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) assessments.
Appointment of Barbara Buchner as Professor in Practice at the Centre for Sustainable Finance The SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Barbara Buchner as Professor in Practice for Sustainable Finance.
Feven Cofré Eyob Feven Eyob is a London-based anthropologist and spoken-word artist. Holding a BA in African Studies and Anthropology and an MRes in Social Anthropology, Feven is continuing into doctoral research as a PhD student in Anthropology. Feven's research lies in the intersection between language reclamation efforts, counter-memory and the borderlands of Eritrea and Tigray, Ethiopia.