Find out what's happening at SOAS SU this week!
Events, Activities, Information and more.
Elections
Nominations closing in 5 days!
Elections are here, this spring SOAS students will be asked if they've got what it takes to lead the union and represent students voices. In this election there are 13 roles available including the 4 Co-Presidents, 8 Preferenda Portfolio Part-Time Officer positions and the NUS Conference Delegate.
There is a role for everyone with a range of paid and voluntary, full-time and part-time roles for both this year and next year! Head to the Elections webpage for more information.
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Queer Bollywood Late License
Our next late license is here!
Next Friday 24th Feb, join us for Queer Bollywood in the SOAS SU bar. Get your tickets: https://soasunion.org/ents/event/2506/
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Enough is Enough Welfare Contacts
Welfare contacts are present at each Late License, they can be identified in their yellow high-vis jackets and are trained in by-stander intervention. If you notice or experience sexual harassment or misconduct, please report this to one of the Welfare Contacts.
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Your Ideas
Have you got an idea that you want SOAS SU to work on? No matter how big or small submit your ideas via the platform.
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UCU Strike Dates
Update, 20th February 2023: Due to significant progress with university employers UCU and UNISON have paused strike action until the 2nd of March. This means that teaching will go ahead and campus will be open as usual. SU Staff will be working on-site and the Coffee Pod and Shop will be open.
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Week 3
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Tue 14, Wed 15 and Thu 16 February
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Week 4
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Strike action paused
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Week 5
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Strike action paused
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[No action week commencing Mon 6 March]
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Week 6
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Thu 16 and Fri 17 March
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Week 7
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Mon 20, Tue 21 and Wed 22 March
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More info on UCU strikes is available here
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SOAS Catering Forum
Are you interested in developing the SOAS restaurant? SOAS are looking for 6-10 students with different backgrounds and dietary requirements to provide their feedback. The first forum will take place on the week commencing the 6th of March and will continue every month. If you are interested in getting involved please contact DS86@soas.ac.uk.
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The Black Liberation Students Caucus
The Black Liberation Students Caucus is holding a Students Assembly to address the local, national and global situations of our peoples, and how we as Black/Afrikan students at SOAS, can transform our education to serve our communities’ needs, to defend global Afrikan liberation struggles, and to advance practical solutions to the multiple crises we face today.
Join us as we transform our education for our liberations!
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The National Student Survey at SOAS
The National Student Survey (NSS) will run until 30 April.
Find out more about completing the NSS
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Clubs and Societies Events
Intersoc Carnival Event
Italian Society x African Caribbean Society
To celebrate the beginning of spring, the Italian Society, and the African Caribbean Society, are hosting a Carnival event!
It will be a fun time filled with good foods, tremendous drinks, and plenty of foolery afoot.
Wearing fancy masks and costume is encouraged.
The event will be held at the SOAS bar, at 6pm 23rd of February.
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The Future of Journalism: a panel hosted by The Spirit
Friday 3rd March, 7pm, SALT
How can we create media spaces that differ from the mainstream? What is the future of journalism? Is anything ever truly objective in our polarised society? Does truth itself still exist - if so, who does it belong to? Join Toby, Amelia, and a panel of industry experts as we dissect these questions, and discuss the role of Journalism in our ever-changing world.
Keep an eye on our socials to get updates on panelist reveals! @soasspirit
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SOAS Spirit: Writer's Open Call Meeting
Friday 24th Feburary, 5-7pm, JCR
The SOAS Spirit independent student newspaper is looking for enthusiastic writers for the next issue! Come along to our writers' meeting to see the inner workings of how the paper runs and get some of your own work printed! No previous experience is needed, just an interest in journalism and a passion for writing. You are welcome to pitch your own ideas or choose from the pitches our editors have prepared. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Pool and Pints Society Tounament
Wednesday 1st March, 6pm, SOAS pool table/bar.
Come along for our second pool tounament! All levels welcome! Just fill out the sign-up sheet below and we'll see you there!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYMjg4LpBPTOzVQuyyq0m-Lj2HTzvM108olXR6nRU0J3DNpg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Upcoming Events:
SOAS GOES TO CALAIS - Weekend of 24-26 March
Do you want to join the “SOAS GOES TO CALAIS” trip on the weekend of 24-26 March?
This is a refugee solidarity volunteering trip, helping the activist groups in Calais.
We are holding an organising meeting on this Thursday 16 March at 5.30. Meet at the Russell Room in the basemen. Come along to find out more.
Or e-mail ee11@soas.ac.uk for more details.
https://www.geocities.ws/soasgoestocalais2023/
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LGBTQ+ History Month
SOAS SU is hosting events for LGBTQ+ History Month.
Click here to see more information about our events this month.
Look out for the teach-out schedule during strike action, as we have plenty of teach-outs lined up for LGBTQ+ history month. These are some of the teach-outs we have lined up!
1. History of Policing Queer Communities + Securitisation at SOAS
2. What does it mean to be an ally? - Discussion with the LGBTQ+ students’ caucus
Opportunities and Information:
Call out for artists for an upcoming art exhibition - SolidariTee SOAS
SolidariTee SOAS is doing an art exhibition in the upcoming weeks and we would love a variety of artist to be included in the exhibition. The theme is Migration and the Contemporary - any art is welcomed!
If you are interested or want more information, do not hesitant to reach out to Marie (696320@soas.ac.uk)
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APPG FOR STUDENTS PUTS OUT CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON COST OF LIVING
Paul Blomfield MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Students, has put out a call for evidence on the impacts of the Cost of Living Crisis on students.
The APPG are inviting submissions from individuals and organisations, including students' unions by 9am on 27 February.
Students submit evidence here
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FREE TRANSPORT CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
In the recent NUS UK Student Cost of Living Survey, 51% of students and apprentices said they were cutting back on transport costs. And as always, it’s the students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds who are being hit the hardest, missing out on vital teaching time, harming their grades and limiting their opportunities.
That's why we've launched a new petition calling on the Government to make public transport free for all students and apprentices.
Sign the petition here
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Ideas Portal
At SOAS Students’ Union, representing students' views is at the heart of everything we do. Students get to have their say over what the SU works on by voting for a Co-President that is passionate about the same things as them and by setting Union Priorities, which are objectives the SU is mandated to deliver. These priorities are decided by students and can cover a range of different things.
Visit the Ideas Portal to propose anything, from big structure changes, or quick wins. There are instructions on this page about this information you need to include for your submission.
At SOAS Students’ Union, representing students' views is at the heart of everything we do. Students get to have their say over what the SU works on by voting for a Co-President that is passionate about the same things as them and by setting Union Priorities, which are objectives the SU is mandated to deliver. These priorities are decided by students and can cover a range of different things.
Visit the Ideas Portal to propose anything, from big structure changes, or quick wins. There are instructions on this page about this information you need to include for your submission.
Need support? Click on this link to see the Report and Support options available to you at SOAS.
If you would like your event to be featured in this newsletter, please register your event on the SU's website through your society page.
If you have anything else to contribute to the newsletter, please email Eve - Governance and Comms Coordinator: SU@soas.ac.uk
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