Education

The Economic Benefits of the ‘A’ in SOAS

23rd March 202323rd March 2023
News, SOAS News

“However, investments in heritage language education would otherwise be spent on the NHS and preventable health issues – meaning such education is capable of paying for itself.”

Students Evicted From SOAS Main Building After Occupying Management Offices

14th March 202215th March 2022
News, SOAS News

‘On Thursday 3 March the remaining students were evicted by a private eviction company, nine days after the occupation began.’

SOAS Finally Welcomes the BA Africa and Black Diaspora

8th February 20227th February 2022
News, SOAS News

“The introduction of the BA Africa and the Black Diaspora programme is said to mark ‘SOAS’s broader social justice agenda found in the institutional community pillar of the new strategic plan.’”

What Has Changed: Women in Afghanistan

2nd November 20211st November 2021
International News

Since September, girls are only allowed to attend primary schools and are excluded from secondary education.

Democracy & Education

3rd March 20194th March 2019
Featured Articles, Features, SOAS Students' Union 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 much of candidates’ success being weighted on who has the widest friendship circle or the best ability to produce a fun video, catchy hashtag or flashy poster. With all of this considered, we decided that the best way for students to get to know their Co-President candidates would be through interviews

Kids With Toy Guns

26th February 201627th September 2016
Opinion

Maddy Ridgley, BA International Relations When I was 14 I was part of a small group from my high school that went on a weeklong ‘Army Insight Course’ in Oakhampton. We were promised a week… Read More »Kids With Toy Guns