SOAS Spirit Exclusive Interviews: The SOAS Students’ Union elections can be intimidating, whether you’re a candidate or just a regular student voter. Campaigning is intense, with much of candidates’ success being weighted on who has… Read More »SOAS SU Elections 2019
This year The SOAS Spirit decided to go further in our election coverage. The SOAS Students’ Union elections can be intimidating, whether you’re a candidate or just a regular student voter. Campaigning is intense, with… Read More »Activities and Events
Benjie Jackson, MSc Violence, Conflict and Development In occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), namely the West Bank and Gaza, new social phenomena are materializing. In recent weeks, I have been struck by stories of remarkable agency:… Read More »Transcending Violence: The Geeks and New Stalwarts of Palestinian Identity
By David Hall, MA History and Korean Language I recently received several scam emails claiming to be from TV licensing. I have also read a few cases where people have unfortunately fallen victim to these… Read More »Do Not Fall Victim to New Email Scams
Meraz Mostafa, MA Anthropology and Sociology There is a thought loop that I can’t get out of my head: If I were to graffiti the word “oriental” on the walls of SOAS, would it be… Read More »Story of O-rientalism
As pressure from the responsibilities around you begin to take its toll, you come to see that life essentially takes the form of a relentless marathon. An engineered atmosphere of competition that drains you. You… Read More »Diary of a Fresher