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SOAS Alumni Network

Alumni Office (Room 116)
SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London
WC1H 0XG
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Telephone: +44 (0)20 7898 4041
Email: [email protected]


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We were delighted to learn about the inspiring journey of SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art student Yee W...
14/08/2026

We were delighted to learn about the inspiring journey of SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art student Yee Wai Than, who recently put theory into practice by curating an exhibition of Vietnamese blue-and-white ceramics at the SOAS Gallery.

Through her internship, Yee gained valuable hands-on experience in every stage of the curatorial process, from researching and handling historic objects to writing exhibition labels and designing displays. Working with five Vietnamese ceramic pieces dating from the 16th to 19th centuries, she discovered how academic study and practical museum work can come together to bring collections and their stories to life.

Her experience highlights the value of experiential learning and offers fascinating insights into the distinctive craftsmanship and history of Vietnamese ceramics.

🔗 Find out more about Yee's experience and the exhibition: soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/hands-history-curating-vietnamese-blue-and-white-ceramics-soas-gallery

If you are a graduate of the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art and want to share your experience, comment below or email [email protected]

Looking for the perfect summer read? ☀️ We’ve got you covered! SOAS World is the SOAS alumni magazine, your opportunit...
13/08/2026

Looking for the perfect summer read? ☀️

We’ve got you covered!

SOAS World is the SOAS alumni magazine, your opportunity to connect with our global community, discover inspiring alumni stories, and stay up to date with the latest news from SOAS.

We are very grateful to the alumni who spoke to us for this special edition about leading and shaping cultural institutions around the world: Dr Gus Casely‑Hayford is the Director of the V&A East Museum in London; Sutima Sucharitakul founded Nova Contemporary gallery in Bangkok; Colin Siyuan Chinnery co‑founded the Sound Art Museum in Beijing; and Nana Oforiatta Ayim established ANO Institute of Arts and Knowledge in Accra.

While their careers span different continents, disciplines, and institutional models, they share a commitment to leading change, challenging convention and connecting with audiences far beyond traditional boundaries.

👉 Read Issue 9: soasworld.com


💬 “I brought my assistance dog Tevye to my SOAS graduation in 2023. SOAS prepared me for a wonderful career in the Asian...
11/08/2026

💬 “I brought my assistance dog Tevye to my SOAS graduation in 2023. SOAS prepared me for a wonderful career in the Asian art field, and I have fond memories of my time as an art history student. SOAS allowed me to pursue my interdisciplinary interest in disability studies alongside art history after my supervisor encouraged me to write my dissertation on curatorial accessibility for disabled museum visitors. Thank you, SOAS!” — Ashley Innes (MA History of Art and Archaeology, Buddhist Art, 2022)

There's still time to share your graduation photos and favourite memories! We'll be posting them in the coming days as we prepare to celebrate the class of 2026. 🎉

👉 Email [email protected] or send them via DM.

London event alert 🚨 Organised by the Sociological Review Foundation, this public lecture will feature acclaimed author ...
07/08/2026

London event alert 🚨

Organised by the Sociological Review Foundation, this public lecture will feature acclaimed author and MIT assistant professor of science writing, Angela Saini.

Drawing on her forthcoming book, Other: The Dangers of Sorting People by Race and S*x, Saini will explore how categories of race and s*x continue to shape systems of knowledge and power, using medicine as a key case study.

The session will be chaired by award-winning media producer Mukti Jain Campion and will include a panel discussion featuring Bobby Balogun, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at SOAS University of London, alongside other invited discussants.

📅 Wednesday 2 September, from 6 pm

📍SOAS Gallery Lecture Theatre

👉 Register here: soas.ac.uk/about/event/sociological-review-foundations-public-lecture-2026-angela-saini

"Most worthwhile things in life arrive wrapped in uncertainty and sometimes you have to take the leap before you feel en...
06/08/2026

"Most worthwhile things in life arrive wrapped in uncertainty and sometimes you have to take the leap before you feel entirely ready."

For Nitika Pancholi, recipient of the SOAS International Master's Scholarship and the Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship, donor support made it possible to pursue a long-held ambition to study at SOAS after seven years in legal practice in India.

Now studying for an LLM, Nitika is researching legal protections for survivors of s*xual violence and developing a broader global perspective that she plans to bring back to her legal work in India.

As Nitika reflects: "Scholarships do far more than ease financial pressures. They make possible journeys, experiences and connections that might otherwise never happen."

👉 Read how donor generosity helped make her SOAS journey possible: soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/scholarship-impact-sometimes-right-moment-never-arrives-so-you-have-take-leap

🎓✨ SOAS alumni, we’re calling on you! Do you have a favourite photo from your graduation day? A memorable moment that s...
05/08/2026

🎓✨ SOAS alumni, we’re calling on you!

Do you have a favourite photo from your graduation day? A memorable moment that still makes you smile? Send it in ASAP!

We’ll be sharing the best ones in August as we prepare to welcome the Class of 2026.

Here is what we need:
🔹 Up to five photos from your graduation day.
🔹 A few words about your experience, such as your favourite graduation memory, someone you'd like to thank and your advice for students preparing for graduation.

👉 Send them to [email protected]

London event alert🚨Join us for a vibrant poetry festival celebrating South Asian feminist poetics. Across a day of creat...
28/07/2026

London event alert🚨

Join us for a vibrant poetry festival celebrating South Asian feminist poetics. Across a day of creativity, conversation and performance, you'll have the opportunity to take part in poetry workshops with Gita Ralleigh, Alycia Pirmohamed and Durree Shahwar, alongside art workshops led by Saj Fareed, Remi Rana Allen and Amarjeet Nadhra.

The festival will also feature a special poetry panel with Mona Arshi, Imtiaz Dharkar and Suman Gujral, exploring the power and possibilities of contemporary South Asian feminist writing. The day culminates in an open mic showcasing Charnjit Gill, Sanju Pal and Poonam Lumb, creating space for shared stories, new voices and community.

Whether you're an emerging writer, an established poet, or simply love poetry and the arts, this is a day not to be missed.🎤🎨📖

📅Saturday 8 August, from 10 am
📍SOAS, Brunei Gallery Building
👉Find out more: soas.ac.uk/about/event/lunchtime-listen-afghan-threads-hindustani-music

📣 Alumni Call-Out Reminder Were you at SOAS in the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s? We’d love to hear from you. Your memories will h...
27/07/2026

📣 Alumni Call-Out Reminder

Were you at SOAS in the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s? We’d love to hear from you.

Your memories will help us capture what SOAS was like during those years, from student life and friendships to the ideas and ambitions that shaped your time here.

📧 Get in touch at [email protected], and we’ll send you a few short questions.

If you know someone who was a student at SOAS in those years, please feel free to share this post or connect us: we’d love to include their story.

Photo: Philips Building, computer lab, © SOAS University of London

London event alert🚨 Join us to discover the Kenshoku Collection, a unique archive of more than 200,000 materials related...
23/07/2026

London event alert🚨

Join us to discover the Kenshoku Collection, a unique archive of more than 200,000 materials related to Japanese food culture, accumulated over approximately forty years and catalogued by the Ritsumeikan University.

The collection includes books, newspapers, magazines, historical cookbooks, ukiyo-e prints, menus, advertisements, packaging, maps, and various folk materials.

Professor Shoki Kosai from Ritsumeikan University will outline the collection’s history, key characteristics, current development, and its potential as an international hub for research, education, exhibitions, and collaboration on Japanese food culture.

📅Friday 24 July, 2 – 3.30 pm
📍 SOAS, Brunei Gallery Building
👉 Sign up: soas.ac.uk/about/event/kenshoku-collection-unique-archive-japanese-food-culture

Join us for A Night for Venezuela, a fundraising evening at the SOAS Student Bar, bringing together an incredible group ...
21/07/2026

Join us for A Night for Venezuela, a fundraising evening at the SOAS Student Bar, bringing together an incredible group of musicians, artists and volunteers who are all donating their time to raise emergency funds for people affected by the earthquakes.

This evening is not just a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of culture and solidarity. There'll be live music from Luzmira Zerpa leading the Venezuelan Jam Collective and Sara McGuinness bringing Orquesta Estelar.

You’ll enjoy Venezuelan food, a beautiful raffle with great prizes and artwork sale donated by artists, and a collective art experience using textiles, plants and natural dyes.

📅Thursday 30 July, 6 - 11pm
📍SOAS Student Bar
👉 Get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-night-for-venezuela-food-music-fundraising-tickets-1993555894345?

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