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Sport and Societies

Can sport play a role in development?

Can sport play a role in development?

By Chris Hoellriegl, MSc Development Studies Sports have many faces. Apart from diversion or pleasure, sports can for instance be a ‘big business’ when considering an annual revenue of 715.1 M Euro of Barcelona FC alone in 2019/20. What many may not be directly aware of, is that

An Unconventional Queer Night Out

An Unconventional Queer Night Out

By Lulu Goad, Arabic BA With the first ‘Queer Climb’ having been organised towards the end of 2019, the team at Yonder Climb, in North East London, felt it was about time they brought back this monthly event. The event was truly an evening allowing for the intersection of the

BSOC CHARITY GAMES NIGHT

BSOC CHARITY GAMES NIGHT

By Arifah Chowdhury, BA Politics and International Relation SOAS Bangla Society’s objective is to embrace, empower and educate the Bengali culture within the larger SOAS community. This is a space for both Bengalis and non-Bengalis to be able to explore and interact with the rich culture that Bangladesh and

Welcome to the “Easiest Part of Your Week”

Welcome to the “Easiest Part of Your Week”

By Artemis Sianni-Wedderburn, BA Politics and Arabic Sport; nothing brings more people together in laughter, tears or frustration. SOAS Netball is no different. A staple at SOAS, it has become an institution within the sports community. The ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds as well as

Society Shoutout

Society Shoutout

SOAS Afghan Society The SOAS Afghan Society is a cultural society that seeks to express the plethora of Afghan culture and affairs through the hosting of events. Given the current climate of pandemic, we are still trying to come to terms with hosting events online as we enjoyed a number

Putting Stock in Vaccines

Putting Stock in Vaccines

By Artemis Sianni-Wedderburn, BA Politics and Arabic Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on lives, health and the economy. This is reflected through the stock of English football team Manchester United (MANU on the New York Stock Exchange) and the positive correlation between key Covid dates (lockdowns, death toll milestones and vaccine

Our Streets Now @ SOAS

Our Streets Now @ SOAS

By Meggie Ambrose-Dempster, BA World Philosophies Our Streets Now is a grassroots, student-led, nation-wide campaign striving to end Public Sexual Harassment (PSH) through legislative and cultural change. With a new Higher Education ambassador scheme launched on 22 February, Our Streets Now is now being represented in 17 Higher Education institutions