16 April 2025

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Date: 16 April 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Venue: HSBC, 10 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 2, #45-01, Singapore 018983

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Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, Professor Arkebe Oqubay, and Director of Advancement, Shona Aitken look forward to welcoming you to this Alumni Reception in Singapore.

The evening will feature a panel discussion on "Asia’s Rise, Trade Protectionism and the Future of Global Development", led by Professor Arkebe Oqubay (PhD), British Academy Global Professor at SOAS. A distinguished scholar-practitioner and former Senior Minister of Ethiopia, Professor Oqubay brings unparalleled insights into global economic shifts, industrialisation, and strategic policymaking. This thought-provoking session will examine the implications of Asia’s economic rise and the evolving landscape of global trade.

This event is also a fantastic opportunity to network, connect with fellow SOAS alumni, and explore how you can engage with SOAS both locally in Singapore and in London.

Image credit: Annie Spratt via Unsplash

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British Academy Global Professor, Arkebe Oqubay

Professor Arkebe Oqubay (PhD) is a distinguished scholar-practitioner and British Academy Global Professor at SOAS University of London, renowned for his contributions to Africa’s economic transformation, industrialisation, and sustainable development.

A former Ethiopian Senior Minister, Addis Ababa Mayor, and Chair of Ethiopian Airlines, he has shaped economic policies across Africa, authored influential works, and holds prestigious academic positions globally.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib

Professor Adam Habib is an academic, researcher, activist, administrator, and well-known public intellectual with over 30 years of expertise spanning five universities and multiple institutions. A Professor of Political Science, he currently serves as Director of SOAS, University of London, after previously holding the role of Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg.

Director of Advancement, Shona Aitken

Shona Aitken has been leading SOAS’s Advancement team since 2021. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Shona has strategic oversight of institutional philanthropic priorities and the global alumni engagement strategy.