Queer African Genders, Sexualities and the Law Workshop Join us for an engaging workshop exploring queer African genders, sexualities and the law. Including conversations about theory, reality and struggles for justice.
SOAS-led report uncovers realities of community unrest in Leicester 2022 The inquiry 'Better Together: Understanding the 2022 Violence in Leicester' completed over the course of almost three years, represents the most comprehensive investigation into the Hindu-Muslim violence that occurred nearly four years ago.
Epstein files: We need to talk about the girls and young women, not powerful men The Epstein files are exposing powerful men, but what about the girls and young women at the centre of his abuse network? Prof. Awino Okech demands we refocus.
India as a Global Business Partner: Historical Legacies, Contemporary Opportunities As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, India is an increasingly strategic partner for the UK and Europe. This is a timely discussion on how centuries of historical exchange shape today’s opportunities.
Korea Foundation’s £2m endowed gift to advance Korean Studies SOAS has received a transformative endowment to establish a Chair in Korean Studies. The new post will drive forward innovation in research and teaching in this key field.
Judicial Resistance and the Trajectory of Democracy: Evidence from Kenya and Malawi In the age of contested elections, African courts are emerging as unexpected sites of resistance. This talk will explore why judges in Kenya and Malawi defied the odds to annul presidential elections and what enables judicial courage when institutions are under pressure.
SOAS Year 12 Outreach Summer School 2026 Find out about our 2026 Summer School for state-educated Year 12 students.
Call for Abstracts: BASAS Annual Conference 2026 The SOAS South Asia Institute is pleased to host the 2026 British Association of South Asia Studies (BASAS) Annual Conference, showcasing pioneering scholarship on South Asia from the Subcontinent and around the world.
Beyond the Exhibition: Collaborative Methods Behind 'Mughal Banaras' Conversation between the curators on the collaborative methods behind Mughal Banaras, followed by an out-of-hours exhibition visit