πHelp us to build a multilingual map of romantic books from around the world! Recommend your favourite romance novel βor a book about love, relationships, or heartbreak β written in any language ππ
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A black-and-white, fifteenth-century woodcut illustration of a gaunt, skeletal human figure standing upright, ribs and bones clearly visible. The figure is partially draped in loose cloth around the waist and legs, with one hand raised near the chest. The image is framed by a simple rectangular border on aged, textured paper.
Me, at the end of January.
Picture is from a Dutch edition of the βCordiale quattuor novissimorumβ (1484) on death and the final journey of the soul, ascribed to Dionysius Carthusiensis & Gerardus de Vliederhoven (Inc.5.E.11.1[3124]).
π· by @liamsims.bsky.social
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Thrilled to unveil our first-ever digital exhibition on our brandβnew digital library β celebrating 50 years of the Swire Archive at SOAS. A milestone worth exploring! https://soas.quartexcollections.com/john-swire-sons-exhibition
15.01.2026 12:40 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 1
The risks of digitalisation: Implications for access to food in England
Join us as we explore how digitalisation policies help and hinder access to food for marginalised communities.
Is digitalisation helping or hindering food assistance? Come to this event for insights into this crucial question.
12 February, 6-8pm at SOAS, University of London.
Further details and registration here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-risks-...
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On this day in 2001, Wikipedia was born π 25 years of open, collaborative knowledge, written and cared for by people around the world, one edit at a time.
Whatβs your favourite Wikipedia article, fact, or memory?
#Wikipedia25 #OnThisDay #OpenKnowledge
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π£SOAS Event 15 Jan 2026
Mughal Banaras - a new gallery exhibition exploring the diversity and forgotten history of the community in North India.
Find out more: bit.ly/4pvRfg1
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SOAS University of London (UK)
#BrutalistArchitecture #Brutalism #Brutalist #London #SOAS
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πTop-read books at SOAS Library, 2025
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βοΈLibrary opening hours for the festive seasonβοΈ
β οΈNo new memberships processed - Existing members only - You must have you card with you β οΈ
23 Dec - 8am-8pm
24 Dec - 8am-7pm
π25 & 26 Dec - CLOSED
27 & 28 Dec - 8am-7pm
29 Dec - CLOSED
30 & 31 Dec - 8am-7pm
π1 Jan - CLOSED
2-4 Jan - 9:30am-10pm
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Check out our Manuscript of the Day!
MajΔlis al-muΚΌminΔ«n ( MS 46421), is written in a modern, Persian, Shikastah script. It's opening chapter is embellished with gold illuminations, a decorative art form known as Tahzib. #EYASparkle
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πWe've recently acquired an online version of the Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict, 3e (2022), ed by Lester R Kurtz. Covering topics from Sexual Assault, Terrorism, Arms Control, Nonviolent Movements, Child Abuse, Folklore & Political Assassinations. soas.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1295641...
12.12.2025 11:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βAn African Journey: Transportation Through the Agesβ,
curated by our African Collection Librarian, Dawn Wright, explores the rich & diverse history of movement across the continent, from early trade routes to modern innovations, which have shaped African societies. π’βοΈππππ
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πDid you know our Reader Services team curates themed book displays every month?π·οΈπ
πDecember is Disability History Month. We're showcasing books that explore disability rights, lived experiences, & representation across cultures and time.
πStop by, have a browse, and discover something inspiring!
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Ends tomorrow!
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We are very excited to announce the launch of our new digital library platform which will host all of our digital content, including curated exhibitions and featured collections. Find out more here: https://soas.quartexcollections.com/?cid= #EYADigital
04.12.2025 14:05 β π 11 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Unlocking the Islamic Literary Heritage: An Intensive Practical Introduction to Arabic Manuscripts
Unlocking the Islamic Literary Heritage: An Intensive Practical Introduction to Arabic Manuscripts
New for 2026, weβre running an intensive short course on Arabic manuscripts! Ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Arabic sources. In person, in London. ππ @ies-sas.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social @soaslibrary.bsky.social
ies.sas.ac.uk/study-traini...
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Dear SOAS students, researchers, and library users,
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Last chance to book! ποΈ
Join us 4 Dec 2025, 6β7pm for a free tour of 'Karl Singporewala: Cosmos, Memory, Scale' with the artist himself.
Explore Zoroastrian-inspired sculptures, processes, heritage and more.
Free & open to all. Reserve your place! https://ow.ly/WTpF50XA4IM
02.12.2025 10:00 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Women's History Advent Calendar 2025
Heather Dawson has created an advent calendar for you! Happy holidays! :)
ππ Countdown to Christmas with LSE Library's Women's History advent calendar. Discover a new inspiring resource every day. π app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=... #WomensHistory #AdventCalendar
02.12.2025 11:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Race and the Question of Palestine
Imperial and settler-colonial projects cannot be understood outside the grammar of race; 'Race and the Question of Palestine' explores how race operates as a framework for oppression in Palestine.
TODAY at 5PM
Join SOAS Centre for Palestine Studies' in-depth conversation with Lana Tatour about her co-edited book, Race and the Question of Palestine (2025)
Event info & registration: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
πRead the book: soas.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1482762...
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πExcited to catalogue new books in the library. Recent publications by our SOAS academic staff. #publicpolicy #politicalobligation #vietnamwar #climatechange
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A-Z Databases
π£for SOAS students and staff: Bloomsbury Cultural History database trial until 19th January 2026.
Contains materials from old photos to new ebooks across SOAS fields and beyond. * Tip: you can browse by 'Place'.
Access β‘οΈhttps://soas.libguides.com/az.php
(See the New/Trial section on the right)
26.11.2025 15:58 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π£A new book display on Level E has reached its destination.
Take a journey through Africa's transport history, from an amazing story about an ancient canoe πΆ an East African road rally, the first female military pilot in Africa π« and how African transport has been represented in popular culture ππ΅
24.11.2025 14:01 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
𧡠Knit and Knatter - Every third Wednesday
Next session:
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19 Nov | π 1β2pm | π E17, SOAS Library
All students, staff & Library members welcome β bring your project (any type of craft) & join the chat!
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We apologise in advance for any unavoidable noise in the library starting Wednesday the 19th. This is due to renovation work being done to the Reading Room on Level D.
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CAMHRA Doctoral scholarships
This prestigious scholarship offers the opportunity for successful applicants to pursue a fully-funded 3-year PhD under the mentorship of leading experts in the fields of anthropology and mental healt...
π£ CAMHRA is offering 5 fully funded PhD #scholarships for researchers looking to conduct anthropological research in the broad field of #mentalhealth @SOAS.
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Apply by 5th January.
Find out more here βΆοΈ bit.ly/camhra
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We are a research institute and membership body sponsored by @britishacademy.bsky.social. We support scholars in Libya and the northern African region. Come visit our website at bilnas.org
Philosopher, writer, podcaster. Co-founder of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Author of A Little History of Philosophy and many other books. Weekly column Everyday Philosophy in The New World magazine. Consultant editor Aeon.co and Five Books.
President of Signal, Chief Advisor to AI Now Institute
Africa is an open access, peer-reviewed, and multi-disciplinary scientitic journal. // Printed in Rome, read everywhere. // Our languages are: Italian, English, and French
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Collections from @durham-university.bsky.social museums, art collection, biosciences, archives and special collections. Not monitored 24/7. @dulib.bsky.social
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Digital Curator @BLDigiSchol at British Library. EB Secretary βͺ@adho-org. Access + UX for digital heritage, AI/machine learning and crowdsourcing in cultural heritage / GLAM / digital humanities. She, they. More at https://www.miaridge.com. Can't see DMs!
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Posts about the Hebrew and Jewish Studies collection in UCL Libraries, including news and info about print and electronic resources, useful websites, etc. https://library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/hebrew-jewish-studies
The Australian National Dictionary Centre, ANU. For the dinkum oil on Australian English, historical lexicography, Australian Oxford Dictionaries. CRICOS: 00120
Executive Director of Research Llibraries UK, supporting research libraries in the UK and Ireland. Chair of the Board for the Directory of Open Access Journal. He/him
professor of law, university of birmingham | labour, EU, equality, race & colonialism | editor, European Law Open | FAcSS | fixed-term member, Matrix Chambers | trustee, Black Cultural Archives
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7533-8853
University of Cambridge: Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia Project
Documenting the endangered archaeology and heritage of South Asia and publishing this information in an Open Access Arches geospatial database.
https://linktr.ee/mahsaproject
Professor of Data Literacy in the Social Sciences
Director of Training and User Support, UK Data Service
Department of Social Statistics & Cathie Marsh Institute, University of Manchester
Research: data literacy; health inequalities.
Project Curator (Cataloguing Lead), SOAS Library
Shimanchu (Okinawan) and Japanese. Currently a cultural heritage photographer.
King's College London Archives and the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives.
lnk.bio/kings_archives
Plaenert-Bascom Prof of SEAsian Studies at UW-Madison | Coordinates @jsealab.bsky.social | translation, dissent, political prisoners and carcerality in Thailand | recent book: Dictatorship on Trial: Coups and the Future of Justice in Thailand (Stanford UP)
Community Fellow, SOAS, University of London
Academic Writing Consultant
