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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · 8d

Diplomacy in Practice: Lessons from a Career on the Frontlines.

Event marks the launch of How to Be a Diplomat, a new book by Dr Nicholas Westcott, Prof of Practice in Diplomacy at SOAS.

🗓️This Thursday 2 October - register to attend.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · 15d

SOAS event 📣 Polymath Robeson: American Renaissance Man

As part of the Polymath Festival, we are delighted to host a discussion of the life and work of Paul Robeson, a distinguished alumna of SOAS.

📆 25 September, 6pm

Register: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · 21d

The SOAS Concert Series has returned with events for the first semester of the 2025/26 academic year! 🎶

Showcasing music from around the world, the series features an array of both international legends and up and coming talent.

Find out more and get your tickets: bit.ly/4nzHtss

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 🎓.

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating the achievements of our graduates with the families and friends who supported them along the way.

To our newest SOAS alumni: We can't wait to see what you do next.

#SOASGrad #graduation #classof2025

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A woman in a grey and gold graduation robe smiles while in a queue.

Zeinab Badawi smiles at a grad holding his baby.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Sep 3

Few tickets remaining!

Reporting Gaza: A Public Talk with Wael Al Dahdouh - 8 Sept at SOAS.

Al Jazeera’s Bureau Chief in Gaza is hosted by the SOAS Department of Media Studies, in collaboration with Al Jazeera and the SOAS Islaah student society.

👉 Register to attend: bit.ly/47pH7Qz

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Aug 22

Prof. Ha-Joon Chang was interviewed by @cnbc.com on challenging the traditions around economics and free market policy.

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We have been brainwashed into thinking there is no alternative to free market policy, says Ha-Joon Chang

Ha-Joon Chang, professor of economics at SOAS University of London, discusses economic growth and challenges the orthodoxy of economics.

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Aug 22

"A guilty verdict, could trigger a new round of political conflicts."

Thai Law & Policy Fellow Verapat Pariyawong spoke to @aljazeera.com on the forthcoming verdict for Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial royal insult case.

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Judgement day for former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case

Looming ‘lese majeste’ court ruling holds royal reckoning for Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Aug 21

📰 Our Japan Research Centre has partnered with Xebio Holdings, one of Japan’s largest sports enterprises to launch a new internship programme for SOAS students studying BA Japanese.

Read more: bit.ly/3UE9oeA

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Aug 7

As protesters and politicians call for the closure of asylum hotels, what are the alternatives?

Professor Giorgia Doná, Dr Charlotte Sanders, and Dr Paolo Novak provided insight to @uk.theconversation.com

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As protesters and politicians call for the closure of asylum hotels, what are the alternatives?

Long-term use of hotels poses numerous challenges to those living there.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Aug 7

📰Professor @fionaadamson.bsky.social has received a special grant from The British Academy to boost collaborative efforts of migration research in Global South.

Read more: bit.ly/45hJIut

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Aug 6

"The threat posed by low-price Chinese products to local jobs and communities, deskilling, and premature deindustrialisation is ubiquitous."

Research associate George Magnus wrote for @theguardian.com on the instability of China's industrial policy.

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China’s Leninist industrial policy is creating instability at home and abroad | George Magnus

Overcapacity – from electric vehicles to high-speed rail to housing – is destroying profits as well as GDP

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Aug 5

Professor Mushtaq Khan featured on BBC World Service to discuss plans for Bangladesh’s new political constitution and declaration for reform.

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Newshour - Israel to let some commercial goods into Gaza - BBC Sounds

Israel has authorised the gradual re-entry of goods to Gaza via private traders

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Aug 4

Director of the SOAS China Institute Professor Steve Tsang provided insights to BBC News on the controversies surrounding the UK's new Chinese embassy.

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Why an explosive fight erupted over the UK's new Chinese embassy

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Jul 25

"Despite these attacks on her integrity and person, Albanese maintains faith in the human rights law instruments."

Dr @alvinahoffmann.bsky.social writes for @uk.theconversation.com on the imposed sanctions against UN special rapporteur, Francesca Albanese.

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The US has sanctioned UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese – here’s why she’s the wrong target

UN special rapporteurs provide pro bono advice and expertise on vital latters of international law.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Jul 23

📣 What do we inherit? What do we resist? What are we becoming together?

Join us tomorrow for the SamaBhav travelling film festival, exploring cinema, conversation, and community reflection.

Register: bit.ly/3H08MfR

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Jul 22

🏆 Classic ballet dance wins best performance at annual Chinese Bridge!

Read more about the winner, our very own student Lucy Hirst: bit.ly/4lDlsZb

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Jul 22

"The KMT membership seems to be increasingly out of step with the average Taiwanese citizen in terms of age and ideology."

Prof Dafydd Fell commented in an article with @financialtimes.com on the fragility of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) political party.

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Taiwan’s once-dominant KMT falls ‘out of step’ with the electorate

[FREE TO READ] Party that has failed three times to win presidency since 2016 faces reckoning over its ties to China in looming recall vote

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Jul 21

Dr Kate Bayliss spoke on the BBC News 'Business Today' programme to discuss the UK government’s new plans to update water systems across the country.

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Business Today - 21/07/2025

Bringing the latest business news and up-to-date informed analysis from London and around the world.

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Jul 18

Distinguished Research Professor Olivette Otele features on this week's episode of "You're Dead to Me" from BBC Radio 4, diving into the life and times of 19th century author Alexandre Dumas.

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BBC Radio 4 - You're Dead to Me, Alexandre Dumas: author of The Three Musketeers

Join Greg and his guests to learn all about acclaimed French novelist Alexandre Dumas.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Now open at @soasgallery.bsky.social: “After the Assembly: Constituting India”

Marking 75 years of the Indian Constitution, this tells how India forged its path as a new republic, and of its ownership and remaking by today’s students, artists & ordinary citizens.

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Jul 16

Fingers on buzzers please...

We're thrilled to be cheering on our SOAS University Challenge team, as they face UCL in the show's first heat next Monday 21 July!

Best of luck from the whole SOAS community 👏

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Jul 15

When it comes to political assembly and expression, who decides what constitutes a "threat"?

As the government expands its proscriptive powers, @soasicop.bsky.social convenes a discussion on its impact for free speech and civil liberty.

Sign up: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Jul 14

As Azerbaijan sets out to strengthen its position by forging alliances with Turkey and Pakistan, SOAS Professor Bhavna Davé tells @scmpnews.bsky.social what this means for its relations with Iran and Russia.

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From colony to kingmaker: Azerbaijan redraws Eurasia’s balance of power

The ex-Soviet republic aims to play a bigger role in the Caucasus and is willing to upset Moscow and Tehran in the process, analysts say.

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SOAS Press Office @soaspress.bsky.social · Jul 9

Teaching Fellow Oscar Broughton featured on BBC World Service’s 'The Inquiry' podcast, discussing if Brazil’s ‘supercows’ can feed the world.

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Can Brazil’s supercows feed the world?

<p>Brazil’s Zebu cattle, or “supercows” are bred for size, strength, and meat quality. Every year the animals are showcased at ExpoZebu, Brazil’s premier cattle fair. These animals are preened, pamper...

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SOAS University of London @soasuni.bsky.social · Jul 8

📰 A new exhibition opens in China, exploring 1000 years of Yoga!

Launched by the Centre for Yoga Studies, ‘Embodied Liberation: The History of Physical Yoga’ looks into the origins, development and traditions of Yoga in India, and how it has evolved across the world - bit.ly/44zDqER

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