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Sport and Societies

SOAS Spirit Society Spotlight: The Writers Society

SOAS Spirit Society Spotlight: The Writers Society

By Hiba Ul-hasan, BA History In this issue, we present to you another society spotlight: the SOAS Writers Society. Although it is only in its second year of operation, the society already has a vibrant and diverse community. Among SOAS’s many literary societies, you will find the Writers Society.

Beyond the Mat: Combining Wellness and Community with Pilates at SOAS.

Beyond the Mat: Combining Wellness and Community with Pilates at SOAS.

By Sophia Wheway, LLB Law Pilates Society Co-President SOAS Pilates Society, the first all-women wellness sports society, has just been formed. The society aims to be a safe, friendly and welcoming space for all women who are striving to be the best version of themselves. Held twice a week, this

African Joy: A Celebration Beyond Football

African Joy: A Celebration Beyond Football

By Noha Mohamed, MA Global Media & Digital Communications The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 kicked off the new year in January 2024. The football tournament is hosted this year in Ivory Coast. Furthermore, AFCON provides a space for expressing continental African joy in celebration of 54 countries coming

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

A Trip That We Will Never Forget

A Trip That We Will Never Forget

By Sebastien Edwin Fromageot, BA Global Development It has been just over two weeks since the first-ever University of London running camp went underway, and we had an absolute blast! A big thank you to the students who attended. It truly was a special way to spend our reading week.

Disabled students are at Breaking Point

Disabled students are at Breaking Point

By Stella Dixon, MPhil Social Anthropology, President of SOAS Disabled Students’ Society I was originally going to write this article about Disability History Month – but more than the history of disabled struggles for rights and equality, I think the SOAS community needs to hear about the experiences of disabled students

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