The story of SOAS From groundbreaking academics to world-famous students, the history of SOAS is one of constant engagement with a changing world.
Languages are disappearing. SOAS alum Ross Perlin is part of the fight to preserve them Alum Dr Ross Perlin discusses his new book 'Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York' and how his MA at SOAS shaped his career.
Collective Village Repertoires: The Challenge of a Collective Digitisation in Guinea In a reflection on the notion of a collective village repertoire and its digitisation, authors Elara Bertho and Aguibou Sow outline the research-action programme carried out with the Malian association Donkosira, which since 2017 has aimed to digitally conserve local knowledge in rural communities.
Jaina-Prosopography: Monastic Lineages, Networks and Patronage Exploring the relationships between Jaina mendicant lineages and their supporters.