Quota Politics and Representation Gaps in Taiwan This lecture presents how the women’s movement successfully campaigned to reform and adopt gender quotas in elections and non-electoral decision-making bodies such as government committees and commissions.
SOAS Southeast Asian Studies workshops series - Migration, Diaspora and Borderlands: Inter-Asia Dynamics This event is designed to bring together early career scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore the multifaceted narratives, expressions, and identities that define this diverse and vibrant region. This series will provide a unique platform for interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations.
Alternative music in Lebanon: Between tunes and toil In this talk we will explore whether Lebanon is doomed to simply be a vessel bringing cutting edge alternative music that shapes the region but remain very niche in its regional appeal, or if the Lebanese Alternative Music Scene can have enough commercial success in the region to be sustainable.
SOAS website in UK top ten for accessibility SOAS has been named the eighth best university in the UK for digital accessibility in the latest Silktide higher education website audit. This follows our listing in the top 30 for the first-time last year in August.
Becoming a ‘Competent Mistress’: Taiwanese Women Who Involved in Extramarital Intimacies This lecture examines the increasing visibility and tolerance of non-conforming sexual practices in Taiwan, focusing on how women involved in extramarital sex navigate societal stigma and justify their actions.
Mardana's Children (Short Film Premiere) ft. Performance by Muslim Shaggan Come join us for an exciting and much anticipated event at the Brunei Gallery SOAS for the world premiere of 'Mardana's Children', a captivating short film about the rababis of Lahore, a community of Muslim musicians with deep-rooted ties to the Sikhs by way of a centuries-old music tradition.
Discover early Egyptian printed books in SOAS Library Special Collections Among its rare books, SOAS Library Special Collections holds a significant collection of early printed Egyptian books from the former half of the 19th century. The team introduces its significance in the intellectual and military history of Egypt and the Arab world.