London Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Science The London Asia Pacific Centre for Social Science, SOAS University, University of London.
Centre of Contemporary Central Asia and the Caucasus The Centre of Contemporary Central Asia and the Caucasus at SOAS University of London
Meritorious Collecting and Curating in Buddhist Southeast Asia When is a temple a museum? How is a museum in the temple? I explore these and other questions through the lens of Buddhist merit-making. This focus on Shan temples in Myanmar and northern Thailand, invites responses to the notion that localised practices of collecting and curating, challenge conventional narratives about Shan Buddhist culture in Southeast Asia.
MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia at SOAS University of London
Call for Papers on “Accelerating Climate Action in Asia: Fiscal Policy Solutions” Accelerating action on climate change in Asia and the Pacific while maintaining fiscal sustainability over the medium-to-long term presents a critical challenge for policymakers. SOAS to co-organise conference in Tokyo in July 2025.