What does ‘Authentic’ Islam Look Like for South Asian Muslims?

"Cultural expression and practising faith are not mutually exclusive."

Pieces & Places of Hope: Ways for the Middle Eastern Community to Engage in Hope-Making Practices.

“It is in these very moments of despair that we should rely upon the strength and support that hope can engender.”

I Just Imagined Him White

“ Fennell turns to sexual provocation to fulfil the emotional gaps within her adaptation.”

Selling Salvation: How the Way We Connect is Changing

"Through the hot-and-cold, intermittent nature of texting and social media, we are kept on edge, waiting for that dopamine hit."

Students, LinkedIn, and the Pressure to Stand Out

‘Online, professionalism becomes a performance, and students audition daily for invisible employers.’

How the AI Industry Speaks the Language of Public Interest

“The language of public benefit ultimately functions as risk socialisation in service of private return”

What Does a Career in the NGO Sector Actually Look Like?

“The question is not only whether the work is meaningful, but whether the sector can evolve to sustain the very people committed to sustaining others.”

Where is the School Pride?

‘Yes, institutional shortcomings must be addressed, but beyond SOAS’ reputation for administrative and leadership problems, the student body in itself also plays a significant role in shaping the external perception of our university.'

Iran Overlooked: Why the Left Doesn’t Care

“But I think another common belief is a sense of absolute confusion as to how the political left has reacted to the situation. As a student at SOAS University, I have witnessed these grotesque contradictions firsthand.”

Making Colonialism Great Again

‘Expansion and domination are no longer exceptions but routine instruments of American foreign policy’

Where is the SOAS Philosophy Society?

Charlotte Allex - BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics Almost every university in the UK has a dedicated society for philosophy, and SOAS was no different until this year. While the precise reason for the society’s inactivity is not entirely clear, the lack of candidates willing or able to take

Is the 2026 World Cup Doomed?

By Siddhant Pawar BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics As the world grapples with political instability, the United States is preparing to host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the planet: the FIFA World Cup. A tournament meant to unite nations through football risks being overshadowed by political baggage,