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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 5

Why do freedom movements betray their ideals in power?

Join Lord Peter Hain for the launch of "Liberation and Corruption – Why Freedom Movements Fail"
🗓️ Oct 27, 7PM
📍 SOAS BGLT
🎤 Talk, Q&A, book signing
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1543767432...

Book cover of Liberation and Corruption – Why Freedom Movements Fail by Peter Hain

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

✨ On now at the SOAS Gallery! Until 13 Dec, explore themes of identity, memory & history in the Zoroastrian tradition through works by Karl Singporewala, 2025 Artist-in-Residence of the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies. Curated with SOAS students.

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Exhibition exploring Zoroastrian identity launches at SOAS Gallery

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 5d

👩‍🎓 Join us on 8 October for our free Dissertation projects: Introduction to secondary analysis for qualitative and quantitative data workshop.

📅 8 October 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/disse...

Dissertation projects: Introduction to secondary analysis for qualitative and quantitative data — UK Data Service

A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

ukdataservice.ac.uk

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 8d

SOAS Library is working to catalogue and preserve Shan manuscripts, making this unique collection accessible to researchers worldwide.
Learn more: www.soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/...

#SOASLibrary @soas-speccoll.bsky.social

Uncovering Shan Manuscripts at SOAS Library

Jotika Khur-Yearn, Southeast Asia Librarian at SOAS, discusses his recent work on improving catalogue metadata for the library’s significant collection of Southeast Asian manuscripts, bringing these t...

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 10d

📚 Join a Weekend Library Tour! 📚
🕝 Starting at 2:30pm this Saturday & Sunday

📍 Meet in the Library’s Wolfson Gallery (on your left after you enter the gates).

✅ No registration needed!
✨ Perfect if you missed Welcome Week — or were just too busy.

SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 16d

Last day to visit our library stand in Paul Webley Wing! Come meet our staff and learn about library resources and services.
📚 We are also running library tours today and tomorrow (starts in the library).

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 16d

Library Treasure Hunt happening now! Come find us in the library, Room E22 (next to the IT service desk).

SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 24d

What better way to get to know your Library than through a Treasure Hunt? 🗺️

🔍 Explore the Library’s hidden corners, discover amazing collections, and pick up some research tips along the way.

🎁 Oh, and did we mention? There are prizes to be won! 🏆

See you at Welcome Week!

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Senate House Library @senatehouselib.bsky.social · 17d

Our exhibition Spineless Wonders: The Power of Print Unbound has been extended until 29th November!

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 24d

What better way to get to know your Library than through a Treasure Hunt? 🗺️

🔍 Explore the Library’s hidden corners, discover amazing collections, and pick up some research tips along the way.

🎁 Oh, and did we mention? There are prizes to be won! 🏆

See you at Welcome Week!

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Knit & Knatter: Wednesday 24 September, E17, 12:30 - 2:30 PMpm. Join us for a friendly social gathering knitting (any crafts) club! Bring a project you’re already enjoying.

a cartoon dog is knitting in a bed

ALT: a cartoon dog is knitting in a bed

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Last few days to see the SOAS Gallery exhibit on the Constitution of India. Don't miss it! Ends 20 September. www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

After the Assembly: Constituting India

‘After the Assembly: Constituting India’ commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Constitution of India, the longest living constitution in the global South.

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soas-speccoll.bsky.social @soas-speccoll.bsky.social · Sep 11

Kitao Masayoshi (1764–1824), ukiyoe artist & pioneer of ryakugashiki sketch manuals, taught artists in this volume to capture birds & animals with elegant simplicity. #EYAEducation digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA000023/0...

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soas-speccoll.bsky.social @soas-speccoll.bsky.social · Jul 18

This late C19th painting of birds on silk is by Wang Guochen. There are 12 beautiful folios in the volume #EYANature
digital.soas.ac.uk/AA00000636/0...

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soas-speccoll.bsky.social @soas-speccoll.bsky.social · Jan 10

Curious about who we are and what kinds of material we hold? Take a look at our new Special Collections video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-H2...

Special Collections at SOAS University of London

YouTube video by SOAS University of London

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NewsNGR @newsngr.bsky.social · Sep 4

Emir Sanusi Earns PhD In Law From UK University

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has added another feather to his academic cap by bagging a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. The ceremony, held at Friends House,…

Emir Sanusi Earns PhD In Law From UK University

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has added another feather to his academic cap by bagging a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. The ceremony, held at Friends House, London, drew select friends and prominent Nigerians invited by the traditional ruler to witness what he described as “a significant milestone” in his academic journey.

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 5

📚 India’s Near East by Avinash Paliwal (Reader in International Relations) has been longlisted for the prestigious Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize — one of India’s top nonfiction honors!

Read the book in the library: soas.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1375186...

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NIF announces ten-book longlist for the 2025 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize for nonfiction

The shortlist will be announced in October. The winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 4

📚This month's book display📚

We're celebrating "graduation" in honour of our newest graduate! We are holding a graduation ceremony on 2-4 September, so come take a sneak peek at what’s to come.

Stop by and discover something new this month! #bookdisplay #graduation #alumni

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy Graduation! Congratulations to all our SOAS graduates this year! Warmest wishes from the Library team. Stay connected with us by joining through the SOAS Alumni Library Card! www.soas.ac.uk/use-library

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Dr. Hannah Bargawi @hannahbargawi.bsky.social · Sep 3

Totally inspiring speech by @garyseconomics.bsky.social to our @soasuni.bsky.social @soaseconomics.bsky.social graduates. Congratulations to both Gary on his SOAS Doctor of Social Science award and our wonderful graduates. And special shout out to my PHD graduates Dr. Kate and Dr. Buthaina.

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's #OpenAccess #OA !!

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SOAS History and the SOAS History Blog @soashistory.bsky.social · Aug 21

When you have 20 mins, here is our latest podcast with Phil Clark, who talks about his experience working with public media as a social scientist, gacaca courts in post-genocide Rwanda, & History - recorded a year ago but non the less interesting & enjoyable:

#SOAS

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mugshot of middle-aged male person with short brown hair, beard and glasses (Phil Clark) covering the left half of the image, SOAS History Blog and Soundcloud logos beneath, a round yellow microphone icon with an orange background in the upper right corner, text in black letters: Ep.12 Phil Clark Where History Can Take You, grey background.

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Aug 5

Why do freedom movements betray their ideals in power?

Join Lord Peter Hain for the launch of "Liberation and Corruption – Why Freedom Movements Fail"
🗓️ Oct 27, 7PM
📍 SOAS BGLT
🎤 Talk, Q&A, book signing
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1543767432...

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Jul 28

The British Academy is running an informative webinar on the Wednesday 24 September for UK-based, humanities and social sciences researchers interested in applying for the ERC Starting Grants 2025 call.

Find out more on our website and register your interest: buff.ly/VHCnyaY

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SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social · Jul 23