16/6/2021
Workshop 4: The Multiplicity of Language As teachers across the country returned to school after a much needed half term break, we at the Royal African Society wanted to take stock of our fourth workshop for the Poetry in the Primary Classroom programme. Once again, thought-provoking sessions were facilitated by our partners at CLPE …
Introduction This year is the 120th Anniversary of the Royal African Society. This is worth celebrating, but also examining. Relations between Africa and Britain have changed dramatically in that time, as has the Society itself. In some ways, they reflect each...
14/6/2021
Would you like to join our team? We are currently recruiting for an Africa Writes 2021 Production Intern and an Africa Writes 2021 Marketing Intern. We are looking for two individuals who are passionate about African literature and social media to join o...
04/6/2021
Image: Malian troops in the north of the country. Credit: Fred Marie. The nature of terrorism in Africa has been both much studied and much misunderstood. Both African and Western governments are still making fundamental mistakes in their efforts to t...
02/6/2021
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Deputy Director Desta Haile. After a selection of interviews, her warmth, passion and smarts for the job singled her out as the perfect person for the RAS. Desta is a creative multilingual British-Eritr...
18/5/2021
Workshop 3: Learning rhythm and poetry We believe there’s a rhythm and poetry to life – which is why we at the Royal African Society were so excited for the third workshop in the Poetry in the Primary Classroom programme to take place. As always...
11/5/2021
We are now recruiting for a part-time consultant as maternity cover for our Policy & Advocacy Manager to join us in July 2021. To apply, please email ras@soas.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for t...
28/4/2021
Today, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) published the Report of the Special Committee to Review Historical Inequalities in Commemoration (available here). A century after the First World War, the Commission has acknowledged that its mission to ens...
22/4/2021
A Note from Our Chair: Dear members, partners and friends, I am delighted to present the Royal African Society’s 2020 Annual Report. I hope this welcome as Chair of the Royal African Society finds you and your families well and healt...
19/4/2021