Book Launch: Lara Sheehi, From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures Join us for an in-depth and interdisciplinary conversation with Lara Sheehi, Ghassan Abu-Sittah, Louis Allday, and Rami Rmeileh about Dr Sheehi’s new book, From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures (Pluto, 2026).
Is AI sustainable? A SOAS academic on the environmental crisis, finance and the future of work As AI expands rapidly, Dr Yannis Dafermos asks a critical question: Is artificial intelligence sustainable, or is it deepening environmental, economic and social challenges?
US‑Israeli attack on Iran risks plunging the world into turmoil An escalating US–Israel assault on Iran risks igniting a wider regional war, destabilising the global economy, and plunging the world into a dangerous new geopolitical crisis.
How I became CEO of the MHRA: Lawrence Tallon’s journey from SOAS to leading the UK Medicines Regulator “SOAS opened my eyes to the wider world”: Alumnus Lawrence Tallon (BA, MA History), now CEO of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), reflects on his journey and shares advice for future leaders.
Rebel English Academy (Book talk) From the brilliant Booker-longlisted Mohammed Hanif comes a lively, rich novel about the power of language, friendship, and protest in the face of political turmoil
Pancake Day in London: the best places to try pancakes from all over the world Your guide to trying pancakes of every kind - savoury to sweet, breakfast to dinner - all available in a city as global as London.
Alumni love stories that started at SOAS: A Valentine’s Day special This Valentine’s Day, meet the alumni whose love stories began at SOAS and grew into lifelong partnerships and families.