The Centres & Institutes Office at SOAS oversees the administration of the University's regional research Centres and Institutes.
The common objectives of the regional Centres and Institutes are to enhance SOAS's specialist regional expertise and to act as a focus for regional activities within the School. They contribute to the School’s regional research profile, learning environments and to external relations via outreach activities as well as partnerships within and beyond Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The activities
22/03/2022
'Ukraine: Putin’s desire to install a puppet government draws from the Bolshevik playbook'
By Anastasiia Kudlenko (SOAS)
Ukraine: Putin's desire to install a puppet government draws from the Bolshevik playbook Putin has said he wants a new regime in Ukraine. His inspiration may come from a surprising historical source.
15/02/2022
'The Spotify Dilemma: What’s the Problem?'
By Dina Matar (Director of the Centre for Global Media and Communications at SOAS)
The Spotify Dilemma: What's the Problem? The ongoing public controversy around Spotify has sparked fresh concerns about the role of Big Tech in spreading misinformation and fake news.
18/01/2022
In Part 2, Dr Chandni Dwarkasing presents the nucleus of SOAS demands for COP26 outcomes and the importance of Just Transitions.
11/01/2022
This blog series presents the key insights of SOAS’s Climate Briefing and looks at how COP26 has addressed the issues and hopes expressed by the academic community.
SOAS Hopes & COP26 Outcomes: Part 1 This blog series presents the key insights of SOAS's Climate Briefing and looks at how COP26 has addressed the issues and hopes expressed by the academic community.
22/10/2021
COP26, Climate Justice and a Just Transition A talk on COP26 through the lens of SOAS research and regional engagement.