SOAS researchers spark global debate on auction of Buddhist relics The planned Sotheby's auction of the Piprahwa Gems was postponed following widespread criticism by academics, Buddhists and the Indian government.
Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action launches at SOAS Through a series of workshops, panels and discussions, the Centre set out its aims in advancing research and practice in anthropology and mental health.
Top five ways I made friends in Japan - and how you can too Natasja, a BA Japanese and History of Art student, is on her year abroad in Tokyo and shares her advice on making meaningful friendships in Japan.
Irish Ambassador H.E. Martin Fraser addresses policy and diplomacy students Organised by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), the event offered MA students insight into Ireland’s priorities in the current political landscape.
Rules matter when it comes to freedom, says Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz The world-renowned economist gave a lecture on economic freedom, market power and academic liberty with the SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue.
Voices of rebellion and harmony: Extending the artistic dialogue This evening of music and poetry seeks to deepen the artistic discourse of the '(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia' exhibition, through an exploration of identity, coexistence, rebellion, and social justice.
CPAS hosts policy roundtable on vigilantism in the Lake Chad Basin On 29 April 2025, the Centre for Pan-African Studies (CPAS) at SOAS, led by Dr Abdul Wando, convened a policy roundtable in Abuja, Nigeria, to examine the role of vigilante groups in the Lake Chad Basin.
Dr Eugenia Bogdanova-Kummer Eugenia Bogdanova-Kummer is Sainsbury Senior Lecturer in Japanese Art at SOAS