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574 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIndependent Radio Station based at SOAS, University of London. Broadcasting music and speech content with a focus on Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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Global Digital Futures: Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka
May 12, 2021 12:33 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week, we are speaking to Craig Ryder, a PhD researcher at SOAS, University of London on Truth, Information & Synthetic Realities in Sri Lanka. Craig is a digital anthropologist concerned with disinformation, social media and the nascent technology of synthetic media. Building on his journalism experience in Sri Lanka, Craig’s PhD research looks to not only understand the impact of fake news on democracy but how communities are mitigating its effect. Host & Producer: Chipo Mapondera Edit...
Radio Research Forum: Decolonising Fiction: Islamic Identities
April 30, 2021 15:43 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode, SOAS' Amina Yaqin, reader in postcolonial literature, and Naomi Foyle, author of the Gaia Chronicles, discuss working together to facilitate decolonised representations of Muslims, particularly women, in Western fiction and culture. They are interviewed by Professor Alison Scott Baumann. Amina: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff32041.php Naomi: https://www.naomifoyle.com/about/ Alison: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff105767.php
Radio Research Forum: Islamic Identities
April 30, 2021 15:43 - 46 minutes - 106 MB[15:53] Katie O'Reilly-Boyles In this episode, SOAS' Amina Yaqin, reader in postcolonial literature, and Naomi Foyle, author of the Gaia Chronicles, discuss working together to facilitate decolonised representations of Muslims, particularly women, in Western fiction and culture. They are interviewed by Professor Alison Scott Baumann. Amina: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff32041.php Naomi: https://www.naomifoyle.com/about/ Alison: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff105767.php
Radio Research Forum: Lessons from our Deepening Democracy Project
April 20, 2021 15:35 - 52 minutes - 119 MBEmma Crewe, Richard Axelby and Beth Worku-Dix reflect on their Deepening Democracy Project, which has focused particularly on politically fragile countries through the creation of the Global Research Network on Parliaments and People. Undertaken in collaboration with the Forum for Social Studies (Addis) and Enlightened Myanmar Research Foundation (Yangon), the research has been supported by the Global Challenges Research Fund through the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The discussion w...
Bollo Speaks Episode 7 - Our Planet, Our Future?
April 13, 2021 11:13 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. In this episode, the young people of Bollo Brook discuss the climate emergency, protest movements and equality in the future. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: ...
SOAS Leads the Conversation: COVID-19 in Jewish Communities
March 30, 2021 16:04 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode we were fortunate to have Catherine Hezser, professor of Jewish Studies at SOAS, lead an episode discussing Jews and Coronavirus. She will be talking to Dr. Daniel Staetsky, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, Dr. Keith Kahn Harris, Senior Lecturer and course team leader at Leo Baeck College, and Dr Michael Marks, Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene and tropical medicine. We will also be joined by Mr Eli Spitzer, headmaster at t...
SOAS Leads the Conversation: COVID-19 in UK Jewish Communities
March 30, 2021 16:04 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode we were fortunate to have Catherine Hezser, professor of Jewish Studies at SOAS, lead an episode discussing Jews and Coronavirus. She will be talking to Dr. Daniel Staetsky, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, Dr. Keith Kahn Harris, Senior Lecturer and course team leader at Leo Baeck College, and Dr Michael Marks, Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene and tropical medicine. We will also be joined by Mr Eli Spitzer, headmaster at t...
That's the Spirit! Behind the Scenes
March 30, 2021 08:45 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this very special Behind the Scenes episode of 'That's the Spirit', Maliha Shoaib, Abdul Basit and Louisa Johnson talk all about the value of student journalism, and how we structure the Spirit. If you are an aspiring journalist looking for tips and advice on how to break into the industry, or perhaps an external student wondering how to set up your own uni publication - this is the episode for you! We also interview various team members about what it is like to work on the mechanics of a...
Thats the Spirit! Issue #16
March 22, 2021 17:59 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBIn the latest episode of ‘That’s the Spirit’, the Spirit editorial team of 20/21 sit down to talk through Issue 16. Our final issue of the academic year, this one is our biggest and best yet! In this episode, Maliha Shoaib, Abdul Basit and Louisa Johnson interview National News Editor, Josh Mock, and Culture Editor, Lizzy Edwards, about the many articles in their sections. Maliha, Basit and Louisa also discuss the WTFees campaign at SOAS; squash the rumours about a UCL takeover; share their ...
Radio Research Forum: Out Of Time w/ Rahul Rao
March 15, 2021 13:37 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe SOAS Radio Research Forum is a vehicle for us to promote SOAS research projects. Through quality audio content with the expertise of SOAS Radio, the podcast will facilitate discussions around our academics' collaborative research, including partners and other stakeholders, and impact. For more information about Rahul: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff50829.php For more information about Sian: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff31080.php
Sound & Colour: Standing in the Sun
March 05, 2021 13:56 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBA selection of songs to bridge the last cold and grey weeks before the beginning of spring and hopefully find their way into your sunny days playlists.
SOAS Leads the Conversation: Islamophobia in UK Institutions
February 26, 2021 14:03 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBThis two-part episode looks at issues of Islamophobia on university campuses, in the media and across political institutions. I was fortunate to be able to speak to Professor Alison Scott-Baumann (SOAS) and Professor Mathew Guest (Durham University) about their Islam on Campus research. My colleague Dr Rob Faure Walker had an engaging discussion with Zeeshan Ali from MEND, and Richard McNeil-Wilson from the European University Institute in Florence. Alison and Mathew's research iCoP initiat...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 12
February 23, 2021 18:27 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBack by popular demand, Panjabi In My Eye Episode 12. Giving exposure to some recent and not so recent releases, flips and mixes. Featuring artists such as Straight Bank and CheemaBeatz amongst others. Indian farmers sit steadfast at Delhi against the centre in opposition to the three farm acts passed by the Parliament of India. This episode is published on the 140th birthday of Chacha Ajit Singh (23-Feb-1881), anti-colonial steppa and uncle of Bhagat Singh, who led the 'Pagri Sambhal Jatta'...
Global Sports Conversations - Interview with Andrew Hunter
February 18, 2021 18:40 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this interview with CISD Master's Students Itoro-Abasi and Phebeana, Andrew Hunter gives an insight into his time at Port Adelaide Australian Rules Football Club, his current responsibilities & projects at Minderoo Foundation, and graciously exposes us to the inner workings of sports diplomacy and Australian bi-lateral relations.
Bollo Speaks Episode 6 - Money
February 09, 2021 10:49 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. This episode is about money and what it means to some of the young people of Bollo. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/soasapss
Bollo Speaks Episode 6
February 09, 2021 10:49 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. This episode is about money and what it means to some of the young people of Bollo.
That's The Spirit! Issue #15
February 08, 2021 10:39 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBWe're back with a new episode of That's the Spirit. In this episode, the Spirit Senior Editorial Team takes you through our favourite articles of Issue #15. We discussed an exclusive interview with SOAS' new Director, Professor Adam Habib, and recapped his future plans for the university. We went over our International news section, and shared our thoughts on the tragic death of Mohamud Mohammed Hassan following a night in police custody. We also reflected on the ten year anniversary of the ...
DanDana Episode #18 with Rasha Nahas
February 02, 2021 20:09 - 55 minutes - 91.2 MBOn top of the high mountains of Haifa, by the Mediterranean sea there lies a vibrant scene of Palestinian music, from which singer songwriter Rasha Nahas emerged. With her guitar and poetic voice, Rasha’s music talks about the personal, political, space, movement and emotions. On the eve before the release of Rasha Nahas’ debut album, DanDana host and producer Christina Hazboun delves with Rasha Nahas into the music scene in Haifa, what tunes inspired her and what magical ingredients Rasha ...
SOAS Leads the Conversation: Brexit & Borders
January 27, 2021 18:03 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MBThis episode is a discussion with SOAS Dr Paolo Novak on the topic of Brexit and Borders, where he talks about border management, sovereignty, citizenship and trade deals. Find out more about Paolo: https://www.soas.ac.uk/staff/staff31531.php "Back to Borders": https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/22391/
SOAS Leads the Conversation: What will a Biden Presidency mean for the US and for the wider world?
January 18, 2021 11:37 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBSOAS Leads the Conversation is a new podcast which aims to generate interest around SOAS' research expertise, and to provide the opportunity for SOAS academics, professional services staff, students and our wider community to come together to discuss current affairs. It is a collaborative effort between SOAS and SOAS Radio, co-produced by Fredrik Molin (Station Manager at SOAS Radio) and Katie O'Reilly Boyles (from Research, Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange), who are also both SOAS alumni.
Sound & Colour: Guesting w/ Yara Eid
January 16, 2021 15:40 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBGuest host Yara Eid takes us through some tracks from her childhood in Gaza, Palestine as well as some of her more recent musical discoveries. @eid_yara
SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Governance, Communication & Sustainability Coordinator
January 04, 2021 16:02 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MBSOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Governance, Communication & Sustainability Coordinator by SOAS Radio
That's The Spirit Podcast - Issue #14
December 07, 2020 15:33 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBThat’s the Spirit Podcast is back! In this episode, the Spirit Senior Editorial Team sat down and went through our favourite articles of Issue #14. We discussed the importance of our SOAS News section, the interactive word search and linguistic puzzle in Features, the protests in Poland, the surprise we felt at the racist responses to the Sainsbury’s Christmas ad and the political nature of our Sports and Societies section. We also interviewed three of our Section Editors to get the scoop...
Bollo Speaks Episode 5 - Home
December 03, 2020 17:23 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. This episode is about the concept of Home and what it means to some of the young people of Bollo. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/soasapss
Bollo Speaks Episode 5
December 03, 2020 17:23 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBBollo Speaks is a collaboration between the SOAS Access, Participation and Student Success team, and community partner Bollo Brook Youth Centre. Each episode is created entirely by the young people, with conversations around Identity, perception and more, soundtracked by their own music, recorded at Bollo Brook's in-house studio. This episode is about the concept of Home and what it means to some of the young people of Bollo.
SOAS Black History Month Podcast: Episode 3 with Chidi Nmaju
November 23, 2020 16:35 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBThe journey of an academic is often a difficult, but interesting one. From consulting on international policies, to being a mentor. Chidi Nmaju highlights the importance of being flexible as an academic and what it means to be part of the SOAS community.
SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: The Decolonising Debate
November 13, 2020 16:34 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe SOAS Festival of Ideas has a principle aim of fostering research synergies and enabling cross-disciplinary conversations within SOAS and throughout higher education in the West. The festival will celebrate and be shaped around the core theme of ‘decolonising knowledge’. At the heart of the Festival of Ideas is meant to be a debate. We have invited four speakers (Professors Margo Okazawa-Rey, and Yamila Hussein-Shannan and ‘FOR’ decolonising-- with a special message from Professor Linda Tu...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 11
November 07, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBAlternative Panjabi, Desi Ambience and New Wave Panjabi Beats. Conversation and introspection with Seattle based cross genre and multilingual artist Ron Sidhu who speaks about his recent releases, his family and his journey from producer to vocal artist @ronsidhu #PanjabInMyEye @msb._____
Risk Reduction as Anti-Corruption To Power Up The Electricity Sector
November 06, 2020 15:02 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBDe-risking solutions to take on electricity corruption explained: Mushtaq Khan; Pallavi Roy; Neil McCulloch and Muzna Al-Masri in conversation with Sophie Van Huellen unpack the complex story of corruption in the electricity sector in Bangladesh, Nigeria and Lebanon.
Global Sports Conversations: Activist Athletes and Hoops Diplomacy With Katia Foucade-Hoard
November 02, 2020 13:03 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn our next episode of Global Sport Conversations, Dr Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff speaks with Katia Foucade-Hoard, a sports PR expert and former professional, Team France, and NCAA University of Washington basketball player, on the ways her Franco-American experience and basketball diplomacy shape her anti-racism activism.
W/msb - 3
October 30, 2020 23:33 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBW/msb Episode 3. Finding the vibe and prescribing it.. a transcendent experience. A mellow yet thorough mix of beats and flips with artists such as Kwollem, TEK.LUN and aywy. Cover artwork by: @_mannmehndi
Global Digital Futures: Media Spectacle & Democracy in the Philippines
October 29, 2020 15:20 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, we are speaking to the esteemed journalist Veronica Pedrosa on Media Spectacle & Democracy in the Philippines. Veronica is an award-winning presenter with experience in news reporting, production and presenting. As a journalist she has worked at Al Jazeera English, CNN International, BBC World News, and BBC World Service. With her deep knowledge about global issues, Veronica has been invited to moderate panel discussions by the United Nations, the Red Cross Movement, and the Europe...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 10
October 26, 2020 12:40 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode 10 of Panjab In My Eye. Bringing you the bass of the 5 rivers. Featuring Specialist & Tru Skool, Saini Surinder and Malkit Singh amongst others. DM for translations, music discourse and week to week requests #PanjabInMyEye @msb._____
Charkha Discs 6: Still Happened
October 24, 2020 11:18 - 1 hour - 132 MBMusic for a Micro-chip found in Amber. A sonic timestamp of f lo a t i n g soundscapes from 2020 and 2019. At times communicating weariness, at others reverence. Just as the amber does, the current situation magnifies. In turns, we are engulfed by the importance of each second and each decision. But trepidation breeds inaction. Let go of that Beta-Blocker. Choose ur painting music carefully. 2020 happened to all of us. It made plain all of the things still happening. It made still happe...
SOAS Black History Month: Episode 2 with Ida Hadjivayanis
October 23, 2020 15:21 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBFor Black History Month, this podcast series explores the research journeys of black academics at SOAS to tease out what has enabled them to succeed. We will be exploring their realistic but also inspiring careers and how they contribute to the SOAS community and student development to inspire students at all stages to think about becoming academics. In this episode we speak to Dr da Hadjivayanis about her academic career and translation work.
SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Representation & Research Coordinator
October 23, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBJoin Lucia Kula as she speaks to Antonia Bright, the SOAS SU Representation & Research Coordinator about her experiences at SOAS as well as what it's like being a student representative.
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 9
October 19, 2020 10:24 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBBass culture and folk Panjyaab, satisfying your soul. Delivering mighty sounds to drive your emotions, Panjabi style. Standing for Panjab and Panjabiyat against the mass privatization of the agricultural industry. "If you go to Pardes, dont ever forget your Des, your Boli, and your Bhes”, Malkit Singh. Panjab In My Eye Episode 9, featuring artists such as Jass Bajwa, Sabi Bhinder and Badd Company amongst others. DM for music conversation, translations, requests and shout outs Image: The Lat...
Global Digital Futures: What AI Told Us About COVID-19
October 19, 2020 08:49 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week, we are speaking to Quilt.AI Founder and Chief Product Officer, Dr. Angad Chowdhry on What AI Told Us About COVID-19. Quilt.AI describe the internet as “a repository of human behaviour, opinions, preferences, and social interactions.” Their team of Anthropologists, semioticians, designers, engineers, data scientists and mathematicians are using these digital fragments to understand people and culture at scale. They have been doing some fascinating work, including research on child ...
Sound & Colour - Desktop Skylines
October 16, 2020 10:58 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBInspired by the seemingly endless screentime of online classes. 'Desktop Skylines' is a mix of electronic tracks, some chat, and potentially inspiration (?). Ft. words from T Joutsikoski & B Dawson. Link our instagram @sound_and.colour for tacklists :)
SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education in Southeast Asia with Farish A. Noor
October 14, 2020 11:20 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBSOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education in Southeast Asia with Farish A. Noor by SOAS Radio
SOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education with Eleanor Newbigin
October 14, 2020 11:15 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBSOAS Festival of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Education with Eleanor Newbigin by SOAS Radio
SOAS Festival Of Ideas Podcast: Decolonizing Knowledge with Amina Yaqin
October 14, 2020 11:11 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBJoin Myriam François as she speaks to the Director of the Festival, Amina Yaqin on decolonizing knowledge ahead of the SOAS Virtual Festival of Ideas. Find out more about the festival here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/fest-ideas/
SOAS Black History Month 2020: Episode 1 with Dr Althea-Maria Riva
October 13, 2020 14:53 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBFor Black History Month, this podcast series explores the research journeys of black academics at SOAS to tease out what has enabled them to succeed. We will be exploring their realistic but also inspiring careers and how they contribute to the SOAS community and student development to inspire students at all stages to think about becoming academics. In this episode we speak to Dr Althea-Maria Rivas about her career as well as the initiatives she's involved with at SOAS. Students interested...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 8
October 12, 2020 00:08 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBUKGP, Panjabi Rhythms and des Panjab classics. Panjab In My Eye Episode 8 features Rosleen Sandlas, Shooter Kahlon and RDB amongst others. #PanjabInMyEye @msb._____
SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Sabbatical Officers
September 28, 2020 15:44 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBMeet the new SOAS Sabbatical Officers as they welcome you to SOAS!
SOAS Students Union Podcast: Meet the Student Advice contacts
September 28, 2020 15:43 - 28 minutes - 23 MBJoin Lucia Kula & Susanna Momtazuddin as they talk you through what support and advice you can receive from the SOAS SU as well as provide tips for studying remotely. Further reading: https://www.soas.ac.uk/studentadviceandwellbeing/ https://www.soas.ac.uk/studentadviceandwellbeing/students/money/hardship-funds/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/may/01/knuckling-down-in-lockdown-how-to-stay-m...
Sound & Colour - Roast & Ground Mix // Strength No. 4
September 28, 2020 12:05 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBA rich, full bodied bassy mix with powerful vocal aromas, hints of ripened rhythms with a light sent of acidity. Once opened, keep in original packaging, receal pack and consume within 2 weeks. Ft Recipe from Belle's Kitchen
The World Made Easy: Episode 2 - Youth Stop Aids (With Georgie Wallis and Alex Causton-Ronaldson)
September 28, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.8 MBIn today's episode, I sat down with Georgie Wallis and Alex Causton-Ronaldson, who are campaigners with the Youth Stop Aids Movement. Youth Stop Aids are a youth-led movement campaigning for a world without AIDS. Their network of young people across the UK speak out, take creative action and engage those in power to ensure that governments, global institutions and corporations are committed to ending AIDS by 2030. We discussed the HIV/AIDS pandemic, global health inequalities, and what gove...
Panjab In My Eye // Episode 7
September 26, 2020 18:02 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBPanjabi Rhythms, Panjabi Beats, Panjabi Soul, Panjabi Bass. Episode 7 of Panjab In My Eye has a smooth and regenerative vibe featuring artists such as DJ Stin, DJ HMD and Robin Sekhon. @msb._____#Panjabinmyeye
Global Digital Futures: Online Influencers & Irregular Migration in North Africa
September 23, 2020 15:56 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week we are joined by Amine Ghoulidi to speak about Online Influencers & Irregular Migration in North Africa. Amine is a researcher at King’s College London currently focusing on European security. A career political risk consultant, Amine advises leading multinational corporations on reputational and security risks particularly linked to their operations in Africa and the Middle East. He was previously part of PwC’s Strategic Threat Management team based in Washington, DC where he assis...