SOAS and Alumni Events
SOAS hosts a vibrant and diverse calendar of events throughout the year, both online and in person. From dynamic music performances and inspiring art exhibitions, to thought-provoking public lectures and conversations with leading academics, global thinkers, and influential figures in politics, finance, and beyond – there’s always something happening.
In addition to SOAS-organised events, our global alumni network plays a key role in creating opportunities to connect. Alumni groups around the world host reunions and special gatherings that celebrate the spirit and impact of the SOAS community.
Please note: Some events are organised by individual SOAS departments, while others are coordinated at the university-wide level or independently by alumni groups. Please note that the alumni team does not manage all events directly, and as such, details and accessibility may vary. While not all events are available online, we work to ensure as many as possible are accessible to our global alumni community.
Below is just a snapshot of what's coming up. To explore the full range and get involved, visit SOAS events
Feedback or questions? We’d love to hear from you at alumni@soas.ac.uk
June
17 June
Rites: A short documentary on grief, resilience and hope
6pm
Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS campus, London
Join us for a special screening of Rites, a powerful short documentary exploring loss, resilience and the journey of remembrance by SOAS alumnus Alvin Carpio (BA History and Politics 2009). After the screening will be a Q&A and a chance to meet other students, staff, alumni and the wider SOAS community.
24 June
SOAS Alumni Event in London with Dr Ashiyan Ian Rahmani
6pm
JCR, SOAS campus, London
After reading this issue’s article about AI, join the SOAS London Alumni Group for a short presentation on "Peace Innovation, Inclusion and the AI Divide" led by fellow SOASian Dr Ashiyan Ian Rahmani followed by a discussion and an invitation to the newly refurbished SOAS bar.
July
17 July – 21 September
Cosmos, Memory, Scale:
Karl Singporewala
10:30am – 5pm
SOAS Gallery, SOAS campus, London
Visit this new exhibition by Karl Singporewala, the inaugural Artist-in-Residence Fellow of the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies. The exhibition delves into the rich visual language of Zoroastrian symbolism, motifs and iconography through monumental installations and new research-based artworks developed during the fellowship at SOAS.
29 July
SOAS Alumni Event in London with Diplomat Scott Riswold
6.30pm to 8.30pm
JCR, Main Building, SOAS Campus, followed by drinks at the IOE Bar
The London Alumni Group invites you to a talk Lessons Learned from a Career in Diplomacy from alumnus and career diplomat Scott Riswold (MSc Economics of Africa, 2003) as he takes us on a captivating journey through his life-long diplomatic career that spanned continents and shaped global relations. Following the talk, we invite you to the IOE bar next door for drinks.
Upcoming Visits
We’re delighted to share that Vice Chancellor Professor Adam Habib and Shona Aitken, Director of Advancement, will be connecting with SOAS alumni in Beijing and Shanghai this August, and across the United States in October 2025.
We're also excited to announce that a SOAS delegation will be visiting key cities across India this autumn, offering more opportunities to engage with our vibrant global alumni community.
Keep an eye on your inbox for save-the-date emails and further details—we look forward to seeing many of you there.
If you’re interested in attending or supporting these events, we’d love to hear from you at alumni@soas.ac.uk.