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Holding Space at SOAS: Reflecting on Past Student Struggles

Holding Space at SOAS: Reflecting on Past Student Struggles

By Sam Landis, BA Social Anthropology & International Relations On Friday, November 24th, hundreds of students and workers from SOAS, UCL, KCL, and LSE gathered on the SOAS campus to demand their institutions call for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and end their complicity in Israel’s occupation. The demonstration,

The Politics of Distraction

By Roxanna Brealey, BA History and Politics It was to the surprise of many students that the SOAS Student Union Bar was refurbished over the summer break posing questions on the purpose of it all. It appears that in such a politically driven university, the SOAS administration has to divert

Join the Winning Team: SOAS Football Trials See Record Turnout and Badminton starts the season strong

Join the Winning Team: SOAS Football Trials See Record Turnout and Badminton starts the season strong

By Adam Brocklesby, BA History Among the many societies that exist at SOAS, some of the most sought-after are the wide array of sports communities. Being the most popular sport in the UK, football is exceedingly popular at SOAS, both competitively and recreationally. I spoke to the captain of the

Caesar at SOAS – SOAS Syria Society

Caesar at SOAS – SOAS Syria Society

By Aaliya Safdar, BA French and Arabic This article contains mentions of torture, violence and death Last week, the SOAS Syria Society hosted a string of events advocating and spreading awareness of the Syrian cause. Alongside the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), the events included a two-part panel discussion entitled

Celebrating Cultural Richness through the SOAS Societies

By Afreen Ahmed, BA International Relations SOAS is an institution that is recognised for its diverse student body and inclusivity for students from a myriad of backgrounds. Students themselves reflect this diversity by creating societies that reflect the cultures of their homelands, celebrate their distinct backgrounds and unify the student

Greece wildfires: A summer of catastrophe and conspiracy

Greece wildfires: A summer of catastrophe and conspiracy

By Felix Flanagan, BA Politics “As Greece battles unprecedented wildfires, it is stories of arson and conspiracy that have captured the country’s popular imagination, rather than concern from the climate crisis.” This summer Greece was ravaged by the worst wildfires since records began. Throughout the summer many parts of

Free Meals, Every Day. Who, Why and How?

Free Meals, Every Day. Who, Why and How?

By Anon Yu Henriksen, BA International Relations and Korean ‘Do you want anything to drink?’ The first question that greets me as I approach the trolley standing right outside the SOAS gates exudes generosity. This SOAS staple is heavily used by our student body, myself included. Although, I am always