SOAS Spirit

FOI Reveals SOAS’ Spending on External Security Over the Last Year Exceeds £650,000

25th April 2023
Digital Exclusives, News, SOAS News

“Ultimately his take away from the FOI was a demonstration of ‘where the priorities of the management of the university are – intimidating students, intimidating staff, rather than actually listening to them when they protest and what they’re protesting about. Spend the money on that instead.’”

‘Dis’Qualified MP’: Recap and the Current Situation

20th April 2023
Digital Exclusives, International News

By Aditya Mishra, BA/BSc Social Science, Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year As of this news article’s writing and submission time, several developments might still be taking place concerning this fiasco, as it hasn’t ended… Read More »‘Dis’Qualified MP’: Recap and the Current Situation

‘Ramadan Reflections’ Book Review & Launch Event at SOAS

20th April 202320th April 2023
Digital Exclusives, SOAS News

Part memoir, part thought-provoking journal, and part reflection on Islamic literature, the book was a very unique read

Raffia bows, 3D guipure flowers and gold plated embroidery: African and Asian designers’ take on Haute Couture

24th March 202326th March 2023
Culture, Digital Exclusives

Despite high fashion’s apparent rebirth, there is still one aspect that needs to be worked on: media coverage of African and Asian designers.

The 2023 Oscars: Brendan Fraser to Ke Huy Quan, A night of unexpected moments and joyous speeches

24th March 202324th March 2023
Culture, Digital Exclusives

I wouldn’t say that Everything Everywhere All at Once was my favourite film of the year, (that goes to The Banshees of Inisherin!) but Everything Everywhere All at Once is a work of bonkers audacity and the sort of film that no rational person would ever call “Oscar bait.” Everything Everywhere All at Once walked away with seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, becoming the biggest winners of the night.

G20 Finance Summit in India

23rd March 2023
International News, News

The main focus is addressing climate change, with additional attention paid to climate finance and technology, as well as guaranteeing equitable energy transitions for developing nations.