Murjana: A Novel of Medieval Baghdad Author Ghada Karmi discusses her new novel Murjana, which is set in ninth-century Baghdad, with historian Hugh Kennedy.
Egypt and the Rise of Fluid Authoritarianism: Political Ecology, Power and the Crisis of Legitimacy Book launch of Egypt and the Rise of Fluid Authoritarianism: Political Ecology, Power and the Crisis of Legitimacy by Dr Maria Gloria Polimeno, Research Fellow at the SOAS Middle East Institute.
Beyond the West End: A SOAS guide to London’s alternative theatre London’s theatre scene offers not only entertainment but also a space for telling untold stories and building community. Lilly shares her must-visit venues.
Curating and Connecting: Young South Asia Join us for a fascinating panel discussion and book launch with curators Salima Hashmi and Manmeet K Walia, along with Rahaab Alana, as they delve into the themes of the Unlayering the Future and the Past exhibition.
Writing the historical novel 'Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia’s Greatest Empire' This seminar examines the history behind the author’s new historical novel on Majapahit. Majapahit was a 14th century Hindu-Buddhist East Javanese empire that very much shaped Indonesia and large parts of Southeast Asia.
SOAS alum joins the BBC's Antiques Road Trip History of Art graduate Tahmina Ghaffar brings her expertise to the popular series, available now on BBC iPlayer.
Professor Volz delivers Inaugural Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Climate Lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand SOAS Economics Professor Ulrich Volz talks about “Reversing the Vicious Circle of Debt, Underdevelopment, and Environmental Change” at Wits University in Johannesburg.
Violence, conflict and changing global orders: Marking 25 Years of the MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development at SOAS SOAS is convening a half day event to mark 25 years of the MSc Violence, Conflict and Development (VCD) to discuss these issues, and bringing together scholars, current students, alumni, and practitioners. This event will be followed by a drink reception.
Made in CEE? Taiwanese chips and Chinese cars in the European auto industry In this event, we are delighted to welcome Dominika Remžová to give a talk on the shifting dynamics of Chinese EV investments and Taiwan’s chip diplomacy in Central and Eastern Europe.