Esther Phillips, Poet Laureate of Barbados The SOAS University of London Library is delighted to host Poet Laureate of Barbados Esther Phillips.
Dr Griseldis Kirsch Contemporary Japanese culture, with particular interest in Japanese media and popular culture, representations of 'Otherness', social phenomena and war memory.
Past Lives: a luxurious and lingering portrayal of lost love and identity in the Korean diaspora A look at how the film Past Lives explores the experiences of connection, disconnection and identity for those in the Korean diaspora.
Dr Michael W Thomas Michael Thomas is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ethiopian Screen Worlds on the ERC-funded project “African Screen Worlds: Decolonising Film and Screen Studies”.
Flows and currents in South East Asia graduate conference 2025 This conference seeks to explore the complex and thriving flows that shape South East Asia, from its literary traditions to its sociopolitical landscapes.