SOAS Library
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Library at the heart of SOAS University of London
UK National Research Library for Asia, Africa and the Middle East
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UK National Research Library for Asia, Africa and the Middle East
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Members of the CAMHRA team will share information about building a strong application during the ‘CAMHRA Doctoral Scholarships Webinar’ on Wednesday December 03rd 2025 at 2 pm GMT (London time). Registration is here: soas-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CAMHRA PhD Scholarship Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CAMHRA PhD Scholarship Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
soas-ac-uk.zoom.us
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Members of the CAMHRA team will share information about building a strong application during the ‘CAMHRA Doctoral Scholarships Webinar’ on Wednesday December 03rd 2025 at 2 pm GMT (London time). Registration is here: soas-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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📣 CAMHRA is offering 5 fully funded PhD #scholarships for researchers looking to conduct anthropological research in the broad field of #mentalhealth @SOAS.
📅 Apply by 5th January.
Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/camhra
📅 Apply by 5th January.
Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/camhra
CAMHRA Doctoral scholarships
This prestigious scholarship offers the opportunity for successful applicants to pursue a fully-funded 3-year PhD under the mentorship of leading experts in the fields of anthropology and mental healt...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📣 CAMHRA is offering 5 fully funded PhD #scholarships for researchers looking to conduct anthropological research in the broad field of #mentalhealth @SOAS.
📅 Apply by 5th January.
Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/camhra
📅 Apply by 5th January.
Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/camhra
Starting soon in the Special Collections Reading Room!
Ever wondered what’s inside SOAS Library’s Special Collections? 👀
Special Collections Open Day
🗓️ 20 Oct | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Floor F, Reading Room
Meet our curators & explore rare books, archives & manuscripts. All welcome! #SpecialCollections #SOASLibrary #Archives @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
Special Collections Open Day
🗓️ 20 Oct | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Floor F, Reading Room
Meet our curators & explore rare books, archives & manuscripts. All welcome! #SpecialCollections #SOASLibrary #Archives @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Starting soon in the Special Collections Reading Room!
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'Drawing on...more than 3,000 researchers globally the Publishing Futures report, released on 16 October by Cambridge University Press, found 53 per cent of respondents believe AI would negatively impact the research publishing system while 18 per cent feel it would improve academic publishing.' 1/2
Low-quality and AI-generated papers ‘could overwhelm publishing’
Survey of more than 3,000 researchers by Cambridge University Press reveals widespread concerns over the rise of ChatGPT-assisted papers
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
'Drawing on...more than 3,000 researchers globally the Publishing Futures report, released on 16 October by Cambridge University Press, found 53 per cent of respondents believe AI would negatively impact the research publishing system while 18 per cent feel it would improve academic publishing.' 1/2
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Still time to book on our new seminar: Understanding Resource Discovery: Archives and Primary Sources Content dub.sh/CQjAZXh
October 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Still time to book on our new seminar: Understanding Resource Discovery: Archives and Primary Sources Content dub.sh/CQjAZXh
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📣 The CGS Seminar Series kicks off next Tuesday with a vibrant student-led event on 'Gay School - Learning Otherwise.'
🗓️ Tuesday 21 October, 5-7pm
📍 R201, SOAS
Join for a discussion about study and knowledge production beyond the university and its radical potentialities.
Info & registration 👇
🗓️ Tuesday 21 October, 5-7pm
📍 R201, SOAS
Join for a discussion about study and knowledge production beyond the university and its radical potentialities.
Info & registration 👇
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
📣 The CGS Seminar Series kicks off next Tuesday with a vibrant student-led event on 'Gay School - Learning Otherwise.'
🗓️ Tuesday 21 October, 5-7pm
📍 R201, SOAS
Join for a discussion about study and knowledge production beyond the university and its radical potentialities.
Info & registration 👇
🗓️ Tuesday 21 October, 5-7pm
📍 R201, SOAS
Join for a discussion about study and knowledge production beyond the university and its radical potentialities.
Info & registration 👇
📢 Scheduled maintenance: EZproxy will be offline Thurs 16 Oct, 6–7:30pm.
During this time, off-campus access to e-resources via EZproxy will be unavailable. Please plan your research accordingly. Thanks for your patience!
During this time, off-campus access to e-resources via EZproxy will be unavailable. Please plan your research accordingly. Thanks for your patience!
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢 Scheduled maintenance: EZproxy will be offline Thurs 16 Oct, 6–7:30pm.
During this time, off-campus access to e-resources via EZproxy will be unavailable. Please plan your research accordingly. Thanks for your patience!
During this time, off-campus access to e-resources via EZproxy will be unavailable. Please plan your research accordingly. Thanks for your patience!
Ever wondered what’s inside SOAS Library’s Special Collections? 👀
Special Collections Open Day
🗓️ 20 Oct | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Floor F, Reading Room
Meet our curators & explore rare books, archives & manuscripts. All welcome! #SpecialCollections #SOASLibrary #Archives @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
Special Collections Open Day
🗓️ 20 Oct | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Floor F, Reading Room
Meet our curators & explore rare books, archives & manuscripts. All welcome! #SpecialCollections #SOASLibrary #Archives @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ever wondered what’s inside SOAS Library’s Special Collections? 👀
Special Collections Open Day
🗓️ 20 Oct | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Floor F, Reading Room
Meet our curators & explore rare books, archives & manuscripts. All welcome! #SpecialCollections #SOASLibrary #Archives @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
Special Collections Open Day
🗓️ 20 Oct | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Floor F, Reading Room
Meet our curators & explore rare books, archives & manuscripts. All welcome! #SpecialCollections #SOASLibrary #Archives @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
🧵 Knit and Knatter is back!
📅 15 Oct | 🕐 1–2pm | 📍 E17, SOAS Library
All students, staff & Library members welcome — bring your project (any type of craft) & join the chat!
📅 15 Oct | 🕐 1–2pm | 📍 E17, SOAS Library
All students, staff & Library members welcome — bring your project (any type of craft) & join the chat!
October 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🧵 Knit and Knatter is back!
📅 15 Oct | 🕐 1–2pm | 📍 E17, SOAS Library
All students, staff & Library members welcome — bring your project (any type of craft) & join the chat!
📅 15 Oct | 🕐 1–2pm | 📍 E17, SOAS Library
All students, staff & Library members welcome — bring your project (any type of craft) & join the chat!
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The Histories of Capitalism and Race series
@soasuni.bsky.social is back with a stellar line-up! Join us for exciting book discussions with @esmat.bsky.social, Catherine Hall, @omarcheta.bsky.social, Nicky Falkof, Tithi Bhattacharya, Françoise Verges, and Hafsa Kanjwal.
@soasuni.bsky.social is back with a stellar line-up! Join us for exciting book discussions with @esmat.bsky.social, Catherine Hall, @omarcheta.bsky.social, Nicky Falkof, Tithi Bhattacharya, Françoise Verges, and Hafsa Kanjwal.
September 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Histories of Capitalism and Race series
@soasuni.bsky.social is back with a stellar line-up! Join us for exciting book discussions with @esmat.bsky.social, Catherine Hall, @omarcheta.bsky.social, Nicky Falkof, Tithi Bhattacharya, Françoise Verges, and Hafsa Kanjwal.
@soasuni.bsky.social is back with a stellar line-up! Join us for exciting book discussions with @esmat.bsky.social, Catherine Hall, @omarcheta.bsky.social, Nicky Falkof, Tithi Bhattacharya, Françoise Verges, and Hafsa Kanjwal.
🎶 The Third-I: Tapi Project Meets the Third Orchestra
18 Oct, 7pm | SOAS
A groundbreaking fusion of Indian indie & global sounds from China to Palestine to Slovakia & UK.🌍Part of the Bloomsbury Festival & SOAS Concert Series.
👉 Details & booking: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
18 Oct, 7pm | SOAS
A groundbreaking fusion of Indian indie & global sounds from China to Palestine to Slovakia & UK.🌍Part of the Bloomsbury Festival & SOAS Concert Series.
👉 Details & booking: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
The Third-I: Tapi Project Meets the Third Orchestra
The Third-I is a collaboration bringing together the Indian band The Tapi Project with the London-based Third Orchestra.
www.soas.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎶 The Third-I: Tapi Project Meets the Third Orchestra
18 Oct, 7pm | SOAS
A groundbreaking fusion of Indian indie & global sounds from China to Palestine to Slovakia & UK.🌍Part of the Bloomsbury Festival & SOAS Concert Series.
👉 Details & booking: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
18 Oct, 7pm | SOAS
A groundbreaking fusion of Indian indie & global sounds from China to Palestine to Slovakia & UK.🌍Part of the Bloomsbury Festival & SOAS Concert Series.
👉 Details & booking: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
We Sinful Women: Women in Art and Activism: 16 October, SOAS, 6:00-7:30pm.
A roundtable discussion about the current exhibition in the Wolfson Gallery. Booking here www.eventbrite.com/e/we-sinful-...
The exhibition in the Library continues until 7 December.
A roundtable discussion about the current exhibition in the Wolfson Gallery. Booking here www.eventbrite.com/e/we-sinful-...
The exhibition in the Library continues until 7 December.
We Sinful Women: Women in Art and Activism
A Roundtable discussion
www.eventbrite.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We Sinful Women: Women in Art and Activism: 16 October, SOAS, 6:00-7:30pm.
A roundtable discussion about the current exhibition in the Wolfson Gallery. Booking here www.eventbrite.com/e/we-sinful-...
The exhibition in the Library continues until 7 December.
A roundtable discussion about the current exhibition in the Wolfson Gallery. Booking here www.eventbrite.com/e/we-sinful-...
The exhibition in the Library continues until 7 December.
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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...
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...
August 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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...
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...
✨ 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.
www.soas.ac.uk/about/news/e...
www.soas.ac.uk/about/news/e...
Exhibition exploring Zoroastrian identity launches at SOAS Gallery
www.soas.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
✨ 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.
www.soas.ac.uk/about/news/e...
www.soas.ac.uk/about/news/e...
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👩🎓 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...
📅 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
October 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
👩🎓 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...
📅 8 October 2025
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/disse...
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
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...
www.soas.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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
Learn more: www.soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/...
#SOASLibrary @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
📚 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.
🕝 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.
October 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
📚 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.
🕝 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.
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).
📚 We are also running library tours today and tomorrow (starts in the library).
September 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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).
📚 We are also running library tours today and tomorrow (starts in the library).
Library Treasure Hunt happening now! Come find us in the library, Room E22 (next to the IT service desk).
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!
🔍 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!
September 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Library Treasure Hunt happening now! Come find us in the library, Room E22 (next to the IT service desk).
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Our exhibition Spineless Wonders: The Power of Print Unbound has been extended until 29th November!
September 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Our exhibition Spineless Wonders: The Power of Print Unbound has been extended until 29th November!
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!
🔍 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!
September 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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!
🔍 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!
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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September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
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.
www.soas.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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/...
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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...
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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...