SOAS E-lumni Bulletin - October 2008

Dear Manuel,

In this edition:

Future plans for the School in the 2008 Director's Address
See what alumni are up to in our Alumni Profiles section
Get involved with student activities at SOAS
We now have a fast-growing global alumni events calendar - view photos from the recent USA & Canada events and register your place at the next event in your region!

Join our growing SOAS Online Alumni Community, and get access to a range of benefits and services | Register your details now at www.soasalumni.org


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News Events

SOAS alumnus appointed as new Minister of State for Higher Education
MP David Lammy (LLB 1993) has been promoted to become the new Minster of State for Higher Education and join the Privy Council, by Prime Minister Gordon Brown...


Excerpts from the 2008 Director's Address
Professor Paul Webley, Director and Principal, gave his annual Director's address on 29 September 2008 in the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, but in a different format to what has been done in the past...


Professor Andrew Gerstle's book chosen
100 books for understanding of contemporary Japan...


SOAS Theses Going Digital
PhD theses, including 264 SOAS theses, digitised and globally accessible via the Electronic Theses Online Service...


Anatomy of a garden
SOAS' Japanese-inspired roof garden...


How to make Corporations Accountable
Report by Dr Dan Plesch and Dr Stephanie Blankenburg of CISD, investigating a headline issue of the day...


Alumni events in the Far East
Join Victoria Moss, Alumni Relations Manager, and Anja Funston, International Officer, for a series of informal evening events across the Far East

- 1 Nov | Taipei, Taiwan
- 1 Nov | Seoul, Korea
- 6 Nov | Tokyo, Japan
- 8 Nov | KL, Malaysia
- 11 Nov | Singapore
- 29 Nov | Bangkok, Thailand

To register and for further details, please contact us

British Council Alumni evening in Istanbul
6 Nov | Istanbul, Turkey
Register your details to attend this special UK Alumni Networking Reception in Istanbul


Join fellow alumni for a series of events in India
Attend our inaugural series of alumni events in India!

- 15 Nov | Mumbai
- 18 Nov | Kolkata
- 24 Nov | New Delhi

Barristers Alumni Evening at SOAS
18 Nov | SOAS, Russell Square, London
Meet with SOAS students and academics at this specialist Barristers Alumni Evening event


Exhibition: Edge of Arabia
Open till 13 Dec | SOAS Brunei Gallery, Russell Square, London
Receiving strong reviews, this pioneering exhibtion displays a new wave of Saudi contemporary art



Ensure you receive the most current alumni news and events information by updating your alumni profile

Event Report | Alumni events in North America
Alumni enjoyed social events across North America last month with Anja Funston, SOAS International Officer - click here to read the report and view photographs

More Alumni News and School News >>
More Alumni Events>>


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Alumni Notice Board

Do you have an interest in Law?
SOAS Law Network
We are currently developing our Professional Networks for alumni, and if you are interested in joining the SOAS Law Network, please contact us

Barristers Alumni Evening: 18 November 2008
Meet with SOAS students and academics at this specialist event, jointly organised by the Law Department, Careers Service and the Alumni Relations team at SOAS...more details

Search for a SOAS LLB alumnus in the USA
Alumnus Daniel Emejulu (LLB 2008) is currently pursuing a Master of Laws degree at Duke University School of Law. Daniel would like to contact fellow SOAS alumni regarding career advice. If you can provide information for Daniel, and are a SOAL LLB/M alumnus and practicing lawyer in US jurisdiction, please contact us


Get involved in SOAS student activity
SOAS Rugby Team
Together with Adam Waise, Captain of the SOAS Rubgy Team, we are currently planning for a SOAS Students vs Alumni rugby match, at Regent's Park, London in December 2008. Contact us to be a part of the alumni team!

The Marketplace Society
SOAS students of The Marketplace Society will be presenting an evening at SOAS on 5 February 2008, exploring the role of faith within modern British society. The evening will include a 'Question Time' style discussion, and we are looking for alumni panel speakers to talk on issues such as the relationship between science and religion, athiesm, and the impact of mass-culture on faith. If you would like to participate and engage in an interactive forum with the SOAS community, please contact us.

SOAS Rag, the new bi-weekly SOAS newspaper
We need your help in showcasing SOAS alumni on our alumni publications and in the SOAS Rag paper. Send in your profile summary or complete the list of attached questions.


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Alumni SpotlightNEW! Alumni Benefit of the Month

Guy Sharett
(MA Area Studies, SE Asia 2001)
Head of Asia-Pacific channels, Dori Media
Alumni Contact for Israel


Sumbul Ali-Karamali
(LLM Islamic Law 2003)
Author of 'The Muslim Next Door: the Quran, the Media, and that Veil Thing'

Showcase your profile to the SOAS community by completing the list of attached questions | More Alumni Profiles>>


The SOAS Alumni Library Card provides discounted access to the SOAS Library.

With over 1.2 million volumes, the SOAS Library is the UK's national resource for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and attracts scholars from all over the world.

To view Library rates and membership information, please click here.

For a full listing of alumni benefits and services visit www.soasalumni.org



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Contact your Alumni Relations team

If you have any questions about SOAS, feedback on the alumni website, or suggestions for activities, services and events for our alumni community, please do contact us - we would love to hear from you!

- Email at alumni@soas.ac.uk
- Call on +44 (0)20 7898 4041
- Online at www.soasalumni.org

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