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By Fakhriya M. Suleiman, MA Global Media and Postnational Communication On 17 February, the SOAS press team announced the launch of a new postgraduate module on artificial intelligence (AI). SOAS’ website boasts the multidisciplinary ‘Artificial Intelligence and Human Security’ course will offer students an insight into ‘national and international threats
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By Frances Howe, LLB A UCL spokesperson has confirmed that as of 3 March 2021 there has never been an offer from UCL to acquire SOAS. In response to the rumours that UCL will merge with SOAS, the spokesperson said, ‘there is no substance to any of these rumours.’ Accordingly,
National News
By Ruth Sellin MA Gender Studies and Law In 2018, University College London (UCL) was subject to an independent inquiry led by professor Iyiola Solanke, investigating its link with the pseudoscientific field of eugenics.The inquiry brought to light the fact that UCL has ties to the originator of eugenics,
Sport and Societies
By Luke Thomas, BA Politics and African Studies Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has revealed he is looking to play in the United States upon his departure from Spain. In an interview with Jordi Evole for La Sexta, Messi discussed his fallout with Barcelona, managerial relationships, and lingering ambitions in unprecedented
culture
By Yasmine England BA Development Studies The smell of fresh popcorn, the extra-large fizzy drinks, the (painfully) expensive sweets and chocolates. Going to the cinema is an experience we all enjoy. It allows us to be completely immersed into another reality and to escape from whatever else is going on
Opinion
By Ashika George, BA History of Art Trigger warning: Mentions of mental illness and suicide. A typical day for a student with mental health issues involves long hours spent in bed, a lack of energy to perform even the most menial tasks and a constant feeling of hopelessness. I am
Opinion
By Abdul Basit, BA Economics and International Relations Annadata is a Hindi epithet that has spiritual roots and can be roughly translated as ‘he who is the bestower of nourishment.’ It is often attributed to the farmers of India by its political classes, and this term perhaps best encapsulates the
Opinion
By Maxine Betteridge-Moes, MA Media in Development The year 2020 dealt two serious blows to the UK aid industry. First was Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s June announcement of a merger between the Department for International Development (DfID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), which was widely condemned by
features
Back to Basics By Anonymous The pandemic has irrevocably advanced the digital age: Zoom parties have become a staple fixture in our weekend plans. However, when it comes to dating, there is something very archaic about how we are having to navigate our love lives. After just one brief in-person
culture
By Madihah Najeeb, BA Global Liberal Arts Whilst we endure the pressures of a national lockdown through the Covid-19 pandemic, there is one occasion to look forward to if you’re a fashionista with an eye for this year’s latest clothing trends. London Fashion Week, which is to take
Sport and Societies
By Frances Howe, LLB Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has made surfing history with her recent Maui Pro win at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The event was the first time that the World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour has held a competition final at Pipeline. The Maui Pro began
culture
By Sabrine Mahmoud, BA History Bridgerton, Netflix’s new show which has reportedly hooked 63 million viewers, is a period-drama set in the Regency era in England. We watch the London elite as they prepare their young for “the season” – a time in which courtships would occur in the hunt