Our collections reflect the British interaction with Africa and Asia over the last 250 years. The archives contain manuscripts, photographs, maps, audio-visual material and rare books relating to Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
The aim of London Middle East Institute (LMEI) is to promote knowledge of all aspects of the Middle East including its complexities, problems, achievements and opportunities. Go to this blog
SOAS South Asia Institute (SSAI) represents the most extensive and diverse community of scholars working on South Asia of any university in Europe. Go to this blog
Starting on 7th April and continuing for five weeks, Indians are casting their votes to elect the representatives to the 16th Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of parliament. Go to this blog
“When I retire, I’m going back to SOAS!” This phrase became something of a mantra for me during my final years of teaching. However, as the time to apply grew closer and this aspiration looked like becoming a reality, I started to become nervous. Go to this blog
The LIDC-MLT was established by a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council and Arts and Humanities Research Council to develop a strategy for funding research on migration that brings together the social sciences, humanities and arts, promotes effective and equitable partnerships, and seeks to generate lasting impact. Visit the LIDC Migration Leadership Team blog
SOAS interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies has been established to promote the study of gender in relation to Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Go to this blog.
