Dr Kostas Retsikas The anthropology of personhood, social theory and poststructuralism, religion (especially Islam), the anthropology of the gift and of Islamic economics, Indonesia and South East Asia.
Three anthropologists among 'Most Inspirational Women of SOAS' In honour of International Women's Day, SOAS called for nominations for the 'Most Inspirational Women of SOAS.' We're delighted to announce that three members of our department -- MA student and Students' Union Mature Student Officer Sara Lloyd-Knibbs and academics Dr Mina Sol and Dr Naomi Leite -- are among the top 10!
SOAS scholars contribute to major new handbook on the South African Economy launched by South ... A number of SOAS scholars, including SOAS Director Professor Adam Habib, have contributed to the co-authored, The Oxford Handbook of the South African Economy, which was launched on 6 April 2022 with a keynote address from South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Quantum Governance: From Representation to Responsibility in the Museum of the Future How digital twins, AI, and participatory governance can transform museums from colonial vaults into plural, co‑authored infrastructures for cultural decision‑making.
How do you research Afghanistan's state, society and people during a crisis? Since the revival of Taliban rule, researching Afghanistan has become increasingly challenging. A series of workshops at SOAS aims to decolonise research and cultivate spaces for scholars and practitioners working on Afghanistan and the diaspora.
Future Leaders Programme 8: Economic diversification and energy transition in Latin America 17-21 March 2025, Buenos Aires