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Pessoptimism and Social Media

Artemis Sianni-Wedderburn, BA (Hons) Arabic and Politics Social media has seeped into every aspect of life, including conflict. The Russian/ Ukrainian war, which started on 24 February 2022, has been branded the ‘World’s first TikTok war’, with an almost ceaseless flow of content surrounding the crisis. Four days after

A Farming Revolution Beneath the Streets of London

A Farming Revolution Beneath the Streets of London

By Drago Nuić, BA International Relations The future of agriculture can be found 33 metres below Clapham, or so claims Growing Underground, the agricultural retail brand of Zero Carbon Farms launched in 2015 by co-founders Richard Ballard and Steve Dring. Located in a deserted World War Two air red shelter,

Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes

By Amelia Casey-Rerhaye, BA Arabic I think it is safe to say that autumn has hit us. This is the best time of the year in my opinion, with the most heart-warming and cosy foods. And what doesn’t scream golden leaves and crisp cold nights like some roasted veg?

Black History Month Year: A conversation with Dr. Wayne Dooling

Black History Month Year: A conversation with Dr. Wayne Dooling

By Naaz Hussein, BA Politics and International Relations A discussion with Dr. Dooling: Education and action does not end in October. Black History Month was initiated in 1969 in the United States, permeating into a yearly tradition to celebrate black achievement and recognise the systemic oppression faced by Black individuals

Muslim Women Athletes: A global and local perspective

Muslim Women Athletes: A global and local perspective

Imaan Khan, BA Social Anthropology and Politics These athletes contribute to the success of their respective teams and the spirit of SOAS both on and off the field, taking pride in stepping onto the court wearing the black and yellow colors of the SOAS warriors. The topic of Muslim women

When will white people stop appropriating black culture as ‘fun’ and ‘quirky’ hobbies?

When will white people stop appropriating black culture as ‘fun’ and ‘quirky’ hobbies?

Kai Jie Cai, MA Postcolonial Studies “Swing Patrol […] isn’t just an erasure of Black history it is an erasure of what London looks like today.” Swing dance emerged within the African American community alongside Jazz during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance era. Since the black body was excluded from the

Human of SOAS: Notes Edition

Human of SOAS: Notes Edition

In conversation with Yijia This series seeks to highlight the talent and stories of women musicians of colour at SOAS. Sasha Patel, BA History and South Asian Studies (Hindi Pathway) Tell us about yourself, what do you play? I’m Yijia, a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. I prefer to use my