In recent days, there has been commentary, particularly on social media, regarding a decision at SOAS involving the expulsion ...

Freedom of expression underpins every aspect of our community of students and scholars. We have written about the work of our colleagues in the last 19 months to create an environment where freedom of ...

Heritage Horizons is a specialised 9-month training programme designed to equip researchers and professionals working in the fields of cultural heritage with the knowledge and skills to advance the ...

Classical and modern Arabic literature and culture, with emphasis on narrative and storytelling, comparative narratology and critical theory, and gendered thinking and discourse.

Labour, Agrarian change, Sustainability standards, Political economy of development, Research methods, Africa, China-Africa.

Contemporary Japanese culture, with particular interest in Japanese media and popular culture, representations of 'Otherness', social phenomena and war memory.

The Centre of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law, School of Law, SOAS University of London is pleased to announce the 2025 SOAS-QFC Annual Public Lecture and Experts' Workshop on Islamic Finance.

Join us for an evening of acoustic music and nature soundscapes with singer-songwriter Merlyn Driver. This evening offers the experience to hear songs from his upcoming debut album, It Was Also ...

The Department of Gender Studies at SOAS is an interdisciplinary space promoting research and teaching on gender.

Meet SOAS University at the upcoming IDP Africa Study World Expo in Lagos Learn more about our wide range of academic programmes, the application process, scholarships and student life at SOAS.

As the Office for Students' new guidance on supporting free speech at universities comes into effect, Khadir Meer reflects on our experience at SOAS.

The Art of the Possible is a new series of case studies produced by SOAS Development Leadership Dialogue (DLD). The series aims to showcase unconventional or often-overlooked policies, strategies, and ...