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Election Results
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It's time to find out who your co-presidents will be for 24/25
Join us this Friday (1/03/24) in the JCR at 6pm to find oout who will be running your Student Union for the next academic year.
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SOAS SU is excited to welcome Flare to campus, ensuring a safer environment for SOASians. Our ongoing goal is to provide a secure space and the right tools for SOASians to engage in activism and rallying while feeling protected.
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Maryam (Co-President of Activities and Events):
Mondays and Wednesdays
Location: Office 1, New SU Space
Time: 1-2:30pm
Reem (Co-President of Democracy and Education):
Fridays
Location: Office 1, New SU Space
Time: 2pm-4pm
Jamal (Co-President of Equality and Liberation)
Thursdays
Location: Office 1, New SU Space
Time: 2pm - 4pm
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Commuter Student Questionnaire
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This questionnaire aims to collect confidential information for research purposes only. The survey covers various aspects, including personal information for demographic insights, commuting challenges, campus facilities and services evaluation, transportation preferences, study and social spaces availability. Your participation will greatly contribute to enhancing the support and services offered to commuter students on campus.
Click here for the questionnaire,
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Securitisation Survey
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We're eager to hear from you!
Securitisation was set as one of the SU priorities at the beginning of this sabbatical year; with all three officers advocating behind the scenes during term one to address the challenges our community faces due to increased securitisation.
Now, it's your turn to share. Take our survey to tell us about your experiences and suggestions. Your input will inform our report to the university, pushing for the improvements we all want to see.
Click here for the questionnaire.
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SU Speak Week
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Hey everyone!
Get ready to have your say! SOAS SU Speak Week is coming up, from March 11th to 15th, and we want YOU to give us feedback to help create the best possible university experience for everyone.
Throughout the week, we'll be hosting several focus groups where you can share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on both your academic journey and social life at SOAS.
Here's what's happening:
Tuesday 12/03: Join us for the SU Town Hall, a unique opportunity for students to gather and participate in a facilitated discussion. Together, we'll select 4-6 topics for upcoming student surgeries with university directors. This event empowers students to shape the conversation and engage more deeply in future initiatives.
Wednesday 13/03: Join us for a casual brunch to discuss how can the Student Union help to give you the social experience you want at university.
Later that day, we'll host an interactive session where you can share your vision for SOAS. This session will be focussed on the question: If you were in charge of SOAS for a day, what would you change, what would you keep, and what would you get rid of?
Thursday 14/03: Dive deep into academics and share your thoughts on your academic experience here at SOAS. This session will be focussed more on what SOAS is currently doing well, and how it can be further improved.
Drop by our stall which will be in the JCR all week to learn more about SOAS SU Speak Week and provide feedback in-person.
To sign up to participate in the focus groups please use this link.
There will also be opportunities to volunteer to help out behind the scenes! Volunteers will be provided with opportunities to get involved with the planning and smooth running of the focus groups, as well as helping out with the stalls and/or asking students to provide feedback via our Form. If you’re interested, please sign up using this link.
Don't miss this opportunity to use YOUR voice to shape YOUR future at SOAS! We value your voice and can't wait to hear your thoughts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
SOAS SU Speak Week Team
Click here to volunteer.
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Fundraiser Memorial for Ibrahim Amin
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In remembrance of our fellow student, Ibrahim Amin, his family have partnered up with One Nation in order to honor him. This will be done through raising funds in order to carry out life changing projects that will help countless others for decades.
The proposed projects include: Water wells, Qur'an distribution, Share in hospital, Jummah Feed, Hifdh sponsorship, Masjid projects, and Orphan sponsorship.
Click here to donate.
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Dual Ordination in post-Mao China: Rediscovering Tradition and Navigating Modernity
This presentation relies on the author’s prior research (Bianchi 2019 and 2022) and recently disclosed documents, such as personal letters, official archives, and an annotated version of the procedures, shedding new light on the organization of the first Dual Ordination in Chengdu in 1982. We'll delve into how the two bhik?u?is Longlian ?? (1909–2006) and Tongyuan ?? (1913-1991) engaged in discussions, consulted with Vinaya masters, and studied canonical texts.T
Date: 1st March 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Venue: KLT, Main Building
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Seminar: Early Buddhist Meditation in Modern China
The workshop will explore two main aspects: the contemporary rediscovery of early meditation practices found within the Chinese Buddhist canon and the introduction of Theravada forms of meditation. The first segment will present these trends as outcomes of a quest for Buddhist normativity and authenticity, representing one facet of the propagation of Buddhist modernist ideas in China.
Date: 2nd March 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm
Venue: C325, Main Building
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Building Bridges: A Dialogue with Sean Turnell and the UK Myanmar Community
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Sean, share their perspectives, and discuss pressing issues facing the Myanmar community both in the UK and abroad.
Date: 3rd March 2024
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Location: BGLT
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Argentine Tango: Performance and Creativity across geographies - In conversation with Yuiko Asaba
"Conversation in Creative Practice” is organised by the Department of Music at SOAS University of London once a term, with the aim to invite performers and composers from diverse backgrounds for discussion about their work with SOAS faculty members
Date: 5th March 2024
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Online
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As you will be aware, exams will take place on campus – in person – between 6 and 31 May 2024.
Some of you will recall that during the pandemic we were unable to host exams in person, due to government restrictions set out at the time. This year we will complete the transition back to in-person exams, following the mixed exam model in place last year.
How will exams be organised?
Most exams will be conducted digitally, on your own laptop, under exam conditions and in an invigilated exam space.
There are four different exam formats in 2024:
- Digital, open book
- Digital, closed book
- Paper-based, open book
- Paper-based, closed book.
The formats have been pre-set and it is not possible to change these. To find out more please see the Examinations and Assessments on MySOAS for Students.
What happens next?
Before the end of January we will be in touch to confirm the format of each of your exams.
We will confirm the process for requesting a SOAS loan device for any digital exams you may have, if you do not have access to your own device for the exam period.
Learning Teaching and Enhancement guidance on the support available for exams will also follow.
Your questions about exams
We have set up a resources page on MySOAS for Students to answer frequently asked questions. You can find this in MySOAS for Students.
If you have module-specific questions about an exam, please contact your module convenor.
If you have other questions about exams, please contact your College Administration and Student Support Services.
For any questions about re-sits, please contact the Assessments and Progression team via SID.
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Student Voice Focus Group
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?? Let's Spice Up SOAS! Join the Student Voice Focus Group! ??
Dear SOAS Students,
We’re hosting a Student Voice Focus Group to gather insights on improving your university experience. ?? We want YOUR voice to be the heartbeat of SOAS, so join the conversation and drive positive change!
Pick a session that fits your schedule and sign-up:
Session 1
?? Date: Wednesday 13th March
? Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Session 2
?? Date: Friday 15th March
? Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Session 3
?? Date: Monday 18th March
? Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Did we mention FREE snacks and refreshments?
Plus, just by sharing your thoughts, you're automatically in the running for one of six £25 Love2Shop vouchers in our prize draw! ??
Sign up now using this link: https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90684022/Student-Voice-Focus-Group-Sign-Up
Let's make SOAS into a positive space for all ??
If you have any questions please contact Esther on ea21@soas.ac.uk
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Mens Health and Wellbeing Group
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Societies and Sports Teams Updates
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Student Gym Membership
UCL have opened up their gym to all University of London Students. Check out the poster for further information.
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Active Well-being Webinar: The Black Sport Collective
On Tuesday 27 February from 11am to 12pm, the University of Nottingham will be leading our next Active Wellbeing webinar on the 'Black Sport Collective'.
This session will explore the research and share the findings, including recommendations from the black student participants and the action plan set out by the university to act on the findings.
Click here to secure a place
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External Opportunities, Events and Updates
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National gallery
The Gallery reopened in June 2023 with a new and dynamic exhibitions and events programme, ranging from group exhibitions and retrospectives to related talks, tours and weekend workshops. We also offer £5 exhibition tickets for under 25s, so hopefully lots there that might be of interest to you.
Click here for tickets
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Royal Opera House Ticket Scheme and Upcoming Events
There are two special Young ROH Nights coming up (Swan Lake on 21 March and Carmen on 1 May), where every seat in the theatre is for 16-25 year olds, with tickets priced between £1 - £30.
Click here for more information
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