Fantasy and reality in Edo Japan’s red-light district: Keisai Eisen’s Ukiyo-e woodblock prints A closer look at three of Keisai Eisen's (1790-1848) mass-produced woodblock prints that aimed to show the glamour of Edo Japan’s red-light district and set fashion trends of the time.
SOAS in the Media: December 2025 Highlights of SOAS experts in the media discussing key issues and topics this month.
Finding your rhythm: Balancing activism and academics at SOAS Uduma shares their guide to navigating the vibrant activist culture at SOAS and balancing that with your studies.
SOAS-GFTU Political Economy Conference The General Federation of Trade Unions Educational Trust (GFTU ET) is hosting the first-ever conference dedicated to political economy, in collaboration with the Department of Economics at SOAS, University of London.
The new and improved personal statement: what you need to know Applying to SOAS? An admissions officer advises on the new personal statement and what you need to know to showcase your personality and passion for your chosen subject.
Future Leaders Programme 12: Economic Development in Africa: Critical Policies in a ‘New’ World 23 – 27 February 2026, London
The para-athlete inspired by anime: Ali’s journey to MA Japanese Studies at SOAS Alumnus and para-athlete Ali Golchin reflects on his experience bridging sport science with an MA in Japanese Studies, all while training for and competing on the world stage in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.