SOAS Department of Development Studies

18/05/2026

China has become a visible actor in Myanmar’s ongoing conflict, but its engagement is defined by selectivity rather than transformation. Since late 2023, Beijing has brokered borderland ceasefires and pressured local armed groups over online scams and rare earth mining. Yet it avoids broader peace...

25/03/2026

📌Thinking about applying for an online degree at SOAS University of London?

Join our online briefing this Friday to learn more about our programmes, the application process, and what to expect from studying with SOAS. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions and explore how our courses can support your goals.

🗓 Friday, 27 March
⏰ 1:00–2:00 pm GMT
🔗 Register here to get the meeting link:

Be among the first to explore our online programmes designed for globally‑minded learners who want flexibility and academic excellence.

18/03/2026

🩸 Sinners isn’t just a vampire movie. It explores supremacy, cultural appropriation, and resistance.

Zoe Marriage (SOAS Development Studies Department) and Pauliana de Sousa connect the film’s themes to Black cultural expression, capoeira, and racial politics across the Americas.

➡️ Read the full blog: https://shorturl.at/v37Vr
➡️ Watch the breakdown (TikTok): https://shorturl.at/9lhUT

10/03/2026

📌Reimagining Development: Bold Directions Towards a Thriving World

What would development look like if we reimagined it from the ground up?

Join us at SOAS University of London for a book talk with co-author Peter Sutoris (University of Leeds), exploring new ways of thinking about global development in a time of climate crisis, deepening inequality, and rapid global change.

We are also delighted to welcome Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou (ODI) as discussant for a dynamic conversation, chaired by Naomi Hossain (SOAS).

📅 19 March 2026
🕔 5pm
📍 Wolfson Lecture Theatre, SOAS + Zoom

🎟️ Register here:

What if development were imagined differently? Join Peter Sutoris as he explores bold alternatives, from degrowth to Indigenous knowledge, based on his book co-authored with Uma Pradhan, envisioning more just and ethical futures.

10/03/2026

📌Life after SOAS: Alumni in Progressive Politics and Policy-Making
Curious how a SOAS education can shape a career in politics and policy? Join us for an inspiring conversation with alumni making real-world impact!

Speakers: Eva Cruzeiro, Mariana Mortagua, Borja Monreal Gainza
Chair: Carlos Oya, Head of Development Studies, SOAS University of London

🗓️ 16 March 2026 | 6pm – 8pm
SOAS, KLT | Drinks reception to follow
Register & Info: shorturl.at/8LfGa

SOAS Development Studies - Young 'n' Old

21/01/2026

The SOAS Global Development Seminar Series is Back!

Join us for a great lineup of speakers and talks designed to inspire and spark conversations on global development.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/An9HU (scroll down for seminar details)