SOAS alumnus and human rights advocate freed from detainment8th February 20217th February 2021News, SOAS News‘[Jess Kelly] expressed how “life rapidly fell apart” on learning of her husband’s arrest.’
SOAS introduces additional student support initiatives7th December 20206th December 2020News, SOAS News‘Students often think their problem isn’t big enough for counselling. But we don’t want them to wait until their problems feel big enough for counselling – we want to see them just as it starts to feel stressful.’
Canteen Staff Cut Due to SOAS Policy Change7th December 20206th December 2020News, SOAS News‘SOAS canteen staff were threatened with involuntary redundancy should they not take the voluntary severance offer.’
Students’ Union faces 70% commercial income loss7th December 20206th December 2020News, SOAS News‘The SU have affirmed that if they cannot guarantee the safety of staff and students, the bar and shop will remain closed.’
No in-person undergraduate classes for the rest of the year at SOAS3rd November 20207th November 2020News, SOAS News‘Teaching will continue for students remotely despite difficulties faced in both providing and accessing modules.’
SOAS faces another round of cuts in attempt to keep the school financially viable3rd November 20203rd November 2020News, SOAS News‘SOAS allegedly had the task of finding £17 million over the summer in order to stay afloat for the coming academic year.’