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For SOAS alumni, leadership often means creating opportunities for others.
This is certainly true of Lucia Hanmer (BA Economics and Geography, 1985), who is behind the landmark World Bank's report Voice & Agency (2014) on poverty and gender disparity.
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📢 Alumni in Toronto, join us for an evening with Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib and Professor of Economics Mushtaq Khan, exploring the social & economic implications of the conflict in the Middle East.
📅 Mon 19 Oct, 6–10pm
📍InterContinental Toronto Centre
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Applications for the #StudyUKAlumniAwards 2027 are open!
Enter one of four categories to raise your international profile, build your professional networks and win a trip to the UK
Sounds like you or someone you know? Apply now!
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Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, forgiveness and renewal. G'mar Chatimah Tovah🕯️
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📢SOAS alumni in New York!
Join us for an evening exploring the social and economic implications of the conflict in the Middle East with Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib & Professor of Economics Mushtaq Khan.
📅Wed 14 Oct, 6–10pm
📍Fross Zelnick Offices
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Our September roundup of SOAS news and events is out now and waiting in your inbox
👉For more information, email alumni@soas.ac.uk
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📢Alumni in Washington, D.C.. join us for an evening exploring the social and economic implications of the war in the Middle East with SOAS Professor of Economics Mushtaq Khan Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib.
📅Mon 12 Oct, 6–10 pm
📍The Watergate Hotel
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This Graduation, we launched a new initiative to celebrate and connect with SOAS scholarship recipients as they become alumni.
We are building a stronger SOAS Scholarship community, connecting scholars across cohorts and helping those relationships continue long after graduation.
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🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah from SOAS!
As the Jewish community welcomes Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we wish all our Jewish alumni and friends a year of peace, hope and renewal. May 5787 bring sweetness, friendship and understanding.
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Some great shots from Graduation Week!
We are loving meeting the class of 2026 and celebrating this special milestone as they join the SOAS alumni community.
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Upcoming alumni reception in Chicago!
Adam Habib and Leslie Vinjamuri will join international affairs expert Frances Brown to explore how African countries are navigating shifting geopolitical dynamics.
📅 7 October
📍 Chicago Council Conference Centre
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Join our a special London alumni event: Human Rights in Action: A Conversation with SOAS Alumni.
Panellists include Jane Kinninmont (United Nations Association), Mike Davis (Green Alliance) & Rasha Abdul Rahim (Own the Space).
📅1 October, 7pm
📍SOAS
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💬“I remember my graduation day as a time of immense pride. For anyone preparing for it, my advice is to make the most of the day. Celebrate with the people who helped you get there, and be proud of yourself.” Rob Cranenburgh (BA Int Relations and Dev Studies, 2018)
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SOAS Alumni in North America!
Join Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib and fellow alumni this October.
We'll explore the socio-economic implications of the Iran War, hear the latest updates from SOAS and engage in insightful discussions on global change.
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Did you know SOAS alumni receive a 10% discount on Language Courses? 💬
Enjoy a selection of language taster sessions, meet our teachers and staff, and connect with fellow language learners at the SOAS Language Centre Open Evening on Monday 14 Sept.
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We are delighted to announce a new scholarship funded through the Philanthropic Consortium and Omenaa Foundation, helping widen access to postgraduate study for underrepresented international students.
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💬 “When our names were called, we had the pleasure of being capped by Graça Machel, Mozambican politician, humanitarian, and international advocate for women's and children's rights.” — Sibahle Magadla (MSc Development Economics, 2019)
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Our August roundup of SOAS news and events is here! 🗞️
Stay connected with the global SOAS community and catch up on the latest news.
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SOAS Alumni in Edinburgh🏴
We’re delighted to invite you to a SOAS alumni gathering hosted by SOAS Alumni Ambassador Max Schmidt (MSc Research for International Development, 2020).
📅Thurs 27 Aug, 7pm
📍Middle Meadow Walk, Edinburgh
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Congratulations to this year's honorary awardees!
As we prepare to celebrate Graduation Week, we're proud to recognise these exceptional individuals whose achievements, leadership, and impact inspire our graduates as they begin their next chapter.
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