New edited volume on Chiang Yee by SOAS Research Associate Paul Bevan published A new book edited by Paul Bevan, Anne Witchard and Da Zheng was published by Hong Kong University Press in April 2022.
Lao She and SOAS Zhaoxia Pang and Ruth Herd share the story of Shu Qingchun (舒庆春) (1899-1966), also known by his pen name Lao She (老舍). Lao She is one of the most prominent figures in the history of modern Chinese literature. During his lifetime, he was acclaimed a “Master of Language” (yǔyán dàshī 语言大师) and his novels and plays gained world renown.
SOAS in top 50 in the world for addressing Peace, Justice, Poverty and Sustainability SOAS continues to rank high in delivering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SOAS hosts series of Arabic literature online events in collaboration with Sheikh Zayed Book Award The Sheikh Zayed Book Award is organising a series of four events between April and June in collaboration with SOAS, University of London.
Ashley Thompson announces two new publications Professor Ashley Thompson announces the publication of two long-awaited volumes on Theravāda Buddhism
Southeast Asia’s Art Histories II 2022 Study Tour Students taking the School of Arts MA module ‘Southeast Asia’s Art Histories II’ this year experienced an exceptional five-day Study Tour
Marcus Gilroy-Ware appointed Lecturer in Creative Digital Media Marcus Gilroy-Ware has been appointed Lecturer in Creative Digital Media in CCIMSS and will be joining the School of Arts on 20th June 2022
SOAS-led research project underway on the Kitaveta language A Kenyan-UK team of linguists, led by Professor Lutz Marten, are working on a community-based language description project to document the Kenyan community language Kitaveta, spoken in Taita-Taveta district close to the Tanzanian border.
BIPS Research and Travel Grants - Deadline 16th May 2022 The British Institute of Persian Studies invites applications for Research and Travel Grants and for Research Assistant Grants.