The Many Afterlives of the Sunflower Movement? As we near years on, are we entering a “post-Sunflower” period? Or is that the movement has had a number of unexpected afterlives, which point to its continued influence?
The Political Significance of Flying Saucers in Mishima Yukio's Beautiful Star (Utsukushii hoshi) Emeritus Professor Stephen Dodd delivers the final seminar in the JRC seminar programme for academic year 2022/23.
Why do we build temples in space? Earth and space, for environmental problems and natural disasters and for the safety of those working in space. This talk will explore the underlying Buddhist ideas on the cosmos and space exploration, followed by a presentation about the technological aspects that make it possible.
Economic valuation of climate adaptation and resilience-building Investigating the costs and full benefits of climate adaptation interventions and quantifying the triple dividend of resilience (TDR).
SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance Co-hosts Three Events at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank The Spring Meetings bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organisations and academics to discuss the state of the global economy, international development, and the world’s financial system.
SOAS Open Days SOAS open days are the perfect way to explore our central London campus, meet staff and students, and ask any questions you may have.
In Memory of Salma Khadra Jayyusi With great sadness the SOAS Centre for Palestine Studies has received the news that the distinguished poet, scholar, translator, and anthologist Salma Khadra Jayyusi departed this life on 20 April 2023, having just celebrated her one hundredth birthday.
Guaranteeing sustainable development: Debt relief for a green and inclusive recovery A debt crisis is emerging in the Global South at the precise moment when substantial investment is needed to meet shared climate and development goals. Yet, the G20 Common Framework has been unable to engage all creditor classes or link debt relief to climate and development.