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Facelift – The revamping of a long-lost society. SOAS BLA(C)K PANTHERS SOCIETY

By Ismail Abdi BA International Relations and Economic How would you like to form part of a new “society”? While I am sure most of you, dear readers, will have already engaged with plenty here at SOAS, I’d like to simply ask: besides the organisational aspect, how many of

Round-up: What’s the Law Society been up to this term?

BY Amina Khadidja Sadoun, BA Politics and International Relations The SOAS Law Society has had an eventful term. There have been myriad opportunities and events hosted by the society’s dedicated committee of future barristers and solicitors from newsletters, career opportunities, and the annual law ball. The Law Society kicked

The SOAS World Development Society

By Afreen Ahmed, BA International Relations On the SOAS campus there are many societies that are committed to not only providing a close-knit community space but also an educational insight into the world around us. Such societies allow students from certain undergraduate or postgraduate degrees to build upon their previous

The Phenomenon of the Swift Society

The Phenomenon of the Swift Society

By Sofia Baruffaldi, BA International Relations Founded at the beginning of 2023, the Swift Society – aka SwiftSoc – has been turning heads recently with its popular events. So how did it start and what prompted its foundation? The underlying idea that pushed Amal Abubakar, the President of the society, to create

SOASian Mysteries; Societies to Discover

By Tania Monica Zucconi Ruiz, MSc Violence, Conflict and Development “Whether you want to start ‘thinking bee’, set your sights on higher pastures, or want to learn new and exciting instruments, these societies will offer you everything you have been looking for. “ SOAS is home to numerous diverse societies, specialising

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