Dr Simeon Obidairo Dr Obidairo currently practices law as a partner of the firm of Aluko & Oyebode in Lagos. Involvement with SOAS to date: Dr Obidairo is already an active member of the Nigeria SOAS Alumni Association and has this year played an important role in our effort to strengthen our engagement with Nigeria and also with other countries in Africa.
Professor Stacey Pierson Dr Stacey Pierson is Professor of the History of Chinese Ceramics at SOAS, University of London.
Inaugural Lecture Series: Professors Awino Okech and Dan Plesch In this Inaugural lecture, Professor Awino Okech and Professor Dan Plesch will be presenting lectures on "Feminist worldmaking: On knowledge infrastructures and social transformation" and "Weapons controls and Human Rights: Thinking globally acting globally" respectively.
Women farmers in South Africa risk losing land due to state neglect The breakdown of irrigation infrastructure has led to ceased farming activity for many women, findings from a 15-year study reveals.
Dr Nathaniel George Nathaniel George is Lecturer in Politics of the Middle East at SOAS University of London.