Divine & Magoo returns! Whirldfuzzz DJs Sheila Divine and Tallulah Magoo return from the wilderness back into the studio with another eclectic mix of fuzzalicious rock'n'roll, specially selected to satisfy the earholes of the most discerning punkheads around the globe! DIG IT!
Will Roper, Austin Cooper and Max RG from BYOB, recently sprung a two-hour mix of brass band from around the world. Originally aired as part of their first 6hour installment on Resonance Extra, this mix gives a taster of some of the global styles their residency will feature. Tracklist: Rebirth Brass Band - Do Watcha Wanna Fanfare Ciocarlia - Golden Days Red Baraat - Chaal Baby Anthony Holborne - Renaissance Suite Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Concerto D’Aranjuez Gangbe Brass Band - Les Vrais Amis...
Panel Discussion on Radio for Peacebuilding from the SOAS Radio & C4D World Radio Day 2016 event in the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre. The Panel: Anne Bennett (Hirondelle Foundation) Francis Rolt (Radio For Peacebuilding/ Search For Common Ground) Kerida McDonald (UNICEF) Introduction by Miia Laine (SOAS Radio), chaired by Jackie (C4D)
Introductory statements were made by Neelam Chhara, Co-founder of Decolonising Our Minds and final year politics student. Discussions around legacies of colonialism have been highlighted nationwide through campaigns such as Why Is My Curriculum White and the Rhodes Must Fall Oxford movement which have underlined the colonial violence embedded in universities. What does it mean for an institution to be “white?” How does coloniality affect the higher education institutions we are part of? How do w...
Will Roper takes a listen to the evolution of the Brass Band sound of New Orleans. In an interview with expert Matt Sakakeeny, we hear how the tradition has changed from its early roots from slavery, through to its importance mingling with the sounds of jazz and later R&B, funk and hip-hop. We hear songs and stories of the key bands, and how the music highlights topics such as race relations in the US, police brutality, community spirit, gender roles and musics role in post-Katrina New Orlea...
The term "Paki" rose to prominence in the 1960s, white britons threatened by the arrival of south asian migrants to the UK used the term as a violent slur. Physical violence would often occur throughout the 60s,70s, 80s and 90s and these attacks would often be termed as "Paki bashing." Despite this being a significant part of the experience of many from south asia when first arriving to Britain, its cultural legacy has never been fully captured or grasped by mainstream media, film or the arts in...
In relation to the event Education Beyond borders, Emily Bowerman is Programmes Manager at Refugee Support Network. Emily runs the Higher Education programme, helping young refugees and asylum seekers to access university, and also Youth on the Move, supporting Afghan former unaccompanied asylum seeking children at risk of being forcibly removed from the UK.
In relation to the event Education Beyond Borders, Dami Makinde is a Project Co-ordinate at Let Us Learn, a youth-led movement for access to higher education for young people who were brought to the UK as children but who are denied student finance and ‘home fee status’ for university. Let Us Learn develops young leaders to campaign for change and to raise awareness of immigration status and issues around access to higher education.
We hope that SOAS create their 'Refugee Scholarships' in a way that is inclusive and provides meaningful access and support for people affected by displacement. This event is to raise awareness about the structural difficulties refugees, asylum seekers, and people with temporary protection face when seeking higher education. The panel is made up of support networks, experts by experience and campaigners that fight for the right to an education. Speakers: Emily Bowerman Theodros Abraham Dami Maki...
Decolonising Our Minds and Pluto Press are delighted to welcome Peter Hudis, Selim Nadi and Tithi Bhattacharya for a discussion on Professor Hudis's crucial new book on Frantz Fanon's philosophical and psychological thought, and political activism - "Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades". Scholarship on Fanon is vast, and he is regarded as a singular figure in postcolonialism, critical theory and revolutionary political thought. His works have inspired movements in Palestine, South Africa...
David Kennedy, Ben Fine, Gina Heathcote, Stephen Hopgood and Gerry Simpson discuss David Kennedy’s new book "A World of Struggle: How Power, Law, and Expertise Shape Global Political Economy". "A World of Struggle reveals the role of expert knowledge in our political and economic life. As politicians, citizens, and experts engage one another on a technocratic terrain of irresolvable argument and uncertain knowledge, a world of astonishing inequality and injustice is born.
The panel for this event will evaluate the content of Paris Agreement. They will cover mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage as well as finance and technology transfer. They will also outline what needs to happen to implement the Paris Agreement effectively to actually mitigate dangerous anthropogenic climate change. Each panel member has worked on climate change both within and beyond the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. They will provide insights into the negotiation pr...
Following up on the event 'Refugee Crisis: Perceptions, Realities & Solutions', Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party, holds an in-depth discussion with SOAS radio concerning her views on the refugee 'crisis' and the actions that Britain should be taking.
The crisis facing refugees is entering its worst phase yet. Hundreds of thousands of people have left their homes in search of a better life for them and their families. The SOAS Students Union, MENA and Ahlulbayt Islamic Societies bring to you this exclusive insight dissecting the perceptions, realities and solutions on the issue with talks by academics, organisations and volunteers including, Benjamin Ward - Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch's Europe and Central Asia Division Natalie Benne...
Panelists Dr Dan Plesch and students discuss whether this southern agency changes the sense of ownership of the Charter and UN Women? Should SOAS honour these "Women of San Francisco?". Chaired by Dr Gina Heathcote
Panelists Professor Christine Chinkin, Dr Dan Plesh and Ewan Lawson discuss the work of the new LSE Centre on Women, Peace and Security and its nexus to cutting edge gender research at the SOAS Centre for Gender Studies and the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy. Chaired by Dr Gina Heathcote.
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri of SOAS University interviews Professor Nancy Sherman of Georgetown University on her new book "Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of our Soldiers". About the book: Movies like American Sniper and The Hurt Locker hint at the inner scars our soldiers incur during service in a war zone. The moral dimensions of their psychological injuries -- guilt, shame, feeling responsible for doing wrong or being wronged -- elude conventional treatment. Georgetown philosophy professor Nancy...
Divine & Magoo return with Whirldfuzzz#7 with special guest Veronica Bianqui from LA, spinning one of her own tracks and her festive favourites. Expect our usual feature "Slab of Filth", mixed in with some minced pies and some silly Winter numbers. Listen all the way to the end to hear our new wonderful feature the "Slice of Heaven", which is truly heavenly. Death - Politicians In My Eyes - Detroit, US (1975/2009) Becky Lee and Drunkfoot - Waterfall, US (2013) Tom Waits - Christmas Card From...
Founded in August 2015, Startupboat is an initiative that develops tech and innovative solutions to respond to the migration crisis. Paula Schwartz, the founder of the initiative came to SOAS Radio to talk about her team's work at the frontlines of the refugee crisis in Greece, why start ups can be more efficient than NGOs and some of the projects that have come out of startupboat, such as Marha Cars and Donatio. More on www.startupboat.eu Support their crowdfunding project www.indiegogo.com/pro...
Lindsay Whitfield discussed her new book published by Cambridge University Press. This book engages in the debate on growth versus economic transformation and the importance of industrial policy, presenting a comprehensive framework for explaining the politics of industrial policy. Using comparative research to theorize about the politics of industrial policy in countries in the early stages of capitalist transformation that also experience the pressures of elections due to democratization, this...
The special issue on the political economy of HIV has been co-edited by Kevin Deane (University of Northampton), Deborah Johnston (SOAS) and Matteo Rizzo (SOAS, RoAPE Editorial Board). The issue contains conceptual, original research and review articles that will be of interest to those working in political economy, public health, international development, economics and epidemiology.
Litheko Modisane is a Senior Lecturer (Television Studies) in the Centre for Film and Media Studies, University of Cape Town. Modisane discusses how films are catalysts for public reflections on social and political issues germane to anti-apartheid politics and fledgling democracies. Chair: Dr. Lindiwe Dovey Discussant: Dr Carli Coetzee
The interest in China's engagement with Africa has grown fast in the past 10 years. This reflects both real trends in trade, investment and labour flows, but also a clash of perceptions about their potential impact on the development prospects of African economies and societies. This seminar tackled the basis for these different views and how empirically-grounded work often challenges well-established perceptions about China-Africa relations. Speaker: Dr. Carlos Oya Moderator: Raffaello Pantucci
Among many other activities, the Centre of African Studies organises seminars, meetings, workshops and conferences promoting Africanist research and understanding, aiming at linking the academia, government, and business, as well as the wider public. Here you can find a collection of the recordings of some of our past event. Enjoy!
Among many other activities, the Centre of African Studies organises seminars, meetings, workshops and conferences promoting Africanist research and understanding, aiming at linking the academia, government, and business, as well as the wider public. Here you can find a collection of the recordings of some of our past event. Enjoy!
The English-everywhere agenda in education in a highly multilingual Cameroon: Towards a recipe for disaster? Cameroon is one of the most multilingual countries in the world. But the history of languages-in-education in Cameroon is marked by the very absence of Cameroonian languages from the mainstream education system. During this seminar Dr. Seraphin Kamdem(SOAS) discussed the recent developments of the English-everywhere agenda in the school education system and critically presented some of th...
Translanguaging as an alternative pedagogical strategy for implementing multilingual education in South African universities Recently,translanguaging has been proposed by various scholars as a pedagogic strategy for implementing multilingual education in multilingual contexts. Dr. Mbulungeni Madiba(UCT) discussed this strategy and its implementation in South African universities, with special reference to the University of Cape Town. Chair: Friederike Luepke
Among many other activities, the Centre of African Studies organises seminars, meetings, workshops and conferences promoting Africanist research and understanding, aiming at linking the academia, government, and business, as well as the wider public. Here you can find a collection of the recordings of some of our past event. Enjoy!
Adekeye Adebado, Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution in Cape Town, discusses the challenges at the UN at 70 and its relationship to the Global South.
Our panel discussion commemorates a momentous occasion, the 70th anniversary of the United Nations on Friday, 23rd October, the eve of “UN Day” that marks the entry into force of the Charter. Does multilateralism, the bedrock of the world organisation, matter in today’s increasing fragmenting world? Why did it matter in 1942-45? Was the post-World War Two global order truly multilateral? In particular, what presence did the global ‘South’ have in crafting it? Our panellists are Valerie Amos, Dir...
