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Activism at SOAS faces an Antisemitism Issue, and We Need to Address It

By Anonymous SOAS has always been a radical place for organising, for community and most importantly a place where I felt comfortable standing up for Palestine. It has also been a space where certain groups have failed to address antisemitism to the point where they have allowed it to become

The SOAS Liberated Zone: 200 Days Later

Barty Roberts, Editor-in-Chief, BA Politics and International Relations The SOAS Liberated Zone has now existed for 200 days. In that time, it has had three locations, gone from over 100 members to less than 20, been raided by the police, been served multiple court orders and hosted a man wearing

Newsletter 23/11/24

Welcome to the first edition of the SOAS Spirit Newsletter!  This Newsletter will be coming to you bi-termly, approximately half way through each half-term. In it you’ll find everything, from what’s going on around campus, to breaking news, and updates to previously published stories.  Our new team of

Port, Policy and Prejudice: An Evening with the Young Tories

Jacob Winter, Senior Staff Writer BA Politics and International Relations For those unaware, port is a type of fortified wine originating from the city of Porto, in Portugal. Fortified wine is a wine in which another alcohol, usually brandy, is added. It’s generally sweet, and often served with dessert.

It’s Here and It’s Queer - the new Society on the Block

‘If they are able to unite other London university queer communities, this could have a very powerful result’

What We Should Take Away from England's Euros Loss

'The cultural value of the game gives it a unique emotional significance, but no amount of passion excuses intemperate, discriminatory and damaging behaviour'

Union Leader Sharon Graham Forces Labour Conference Vote

Over a million pensioners who are set to lose access to their winter fuel payments once means-testing is implemented are already in poverty.

SOAS’s New Societies for this Year

'There are three exciting and unique societies, brand new to SOAS and taking on new members.'

Paris 2024: One of the Most Controversial Olympics Ever?

“The organisation of this years’ games has brought into light the question of how sports, politics and human rights intersect”

‘Dead white man’s clothes’ - The cost of the Global North’s fast fashion demand on Ghana

'…many Ghanaians lament the erasure of self-reliance and cultural identity, and unfortunately having to place undue dependence on the waste of wealthier nations'

Black History Month: Reclaiming Narratives

'In reclaiming the narrative, we are first and foremost stepping up to the plate and being vocal, being the change that we want to see.'

Deepfake Porn is Destroying South Korea

'The repeated issue of online sex crimes is reflective of Korea’s ongoing subjection to misogyny and objectification of its women'

Who Are The Cuban Big Band Bringing Live Music Back to SOAS?

'When groups such as Orquesta Estelar fight for representation, they fill the hole left by the University.'

Strange Wonders: Jizi and Pioneers of Contemporary Ink from China

'Strange Wonders unravels a rich dialogue between tradition and innovation.'