The Poem of the Righteous Sufferer (Ludlul bēl nēmeqi), Tablet II, lines 1-26, read by Antoine Cavigneaux
Loy Krathong 2022: Learn about Thailand's very own Festival of Lights Thailand is known for its whole host of different festivals, with Loy Krathong being one of the biggest celebrations of them all. We've put together a brief overview of the festival and how it's celebrated in Thailand.
Sudan's catastrophe: A long history of failed responses to structural and direct violence The current crisis in Sudan has deep roots. Seemingly erupting suddenly, it has in fact been a long time coming.
Why learning Chinese improves cultural understanding and opens new career opportunities MSc student Alex is working towards becoming fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and hopes to use his new communication skills when travelling and working.
Beyond National Transitions: Local Political Orders and the ReMaking of Authority in Myanmar This seminar uses Myanmar’s evolving conflict environment to reflect on how local elites navigate authority during moments of state rupture, and what these dynamics reveal about the limits of nationally led transitions and the enduring significance of local political orders.
Dr Sophie van Huellen Commodity markets; commodity dependency; financialisation; global commodity chains; macro-financial linkages; international finance, machine learning for applied econometrics.