Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025

Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar Series • SOAS Walter Rodney Collective

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

Follow this space to know more about our calendar of events in the new academic year!

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We had a full house for our last seminar of the academic year with Nasser Abourahme speaking about "The Time beneath the Concrete" last month. Many thanks to discussants Wael Omar, Talin Shaheen and Sophie Chamas for their contributions, and to our dedicated audience as always.

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

There are still some spots left for our last seminar of the semester with Nasser Abourahme, taking place TOMORROW. Register here: https://t.co/3SpQhiBQ7x

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

For our final seminar of the semester, we are excited to host Nasser Abourahme to talk about his book "The Time beneath the Concrete: Palestine between Camp and Colony" at SOAS next week.

Join us on 19 Mar from 5-7 pm – register here for book excerpts: https://t.co/AN2SKFPb0C

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We will also be joined by Talin Shaheen, Wael Omar and Sophie Chamas as discussants for Nasser's book. Don't miss out!

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

For our final seminar of the semester, we are excited to host Nasser Abourahme to talk about his book "The Time beneath the Concrete: Palestine between Camp and Colony" at SOAS next week.

Join us on 19 Mar from 5-7 pm – register here for book excerpts: https://t.co/AN2SKFPb0C

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

Join us for our last event of the semester on 19 March, for Nasser Abourahme's "The Time beneath the Concrete: Palestine between Camp and Colony". Register now: https://t.co/QiJUUJ8M63

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

It was a delight to host @mattinbiglari's book launch for "Nationalising Oil and Knowledge in Iran" for a packed room at SOAS this week. Many thanks to discussants @Asma_Abdi_, Adam Hanieh & Katayoun Shafiee for their contributions, and our thoroughly engaged audience as always!

[Sarah El-Kazaz @SarahElKazaz]

So special to be hosting a book launch TODAY for our very own @mattinbiglari on his fascinating and timely book “Nationalising Oil and Knowledge in Iran” in conversation with three stellar scholars: Katayoun Shafei, Adam Hanieh and Asma Abdi. Not to be missed 🔥🔥

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We're looking forward to hosting @mattinbiglari's book launch TODAY at SOAS, 5 pm!

Haven't registered yet? Grab a ticket at https://t.co/UJUlETXAO7

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We are excited to host the launch of @mattinbiglari's book "Nationalising Oil and Knowledge in Iran: Labour, Decolonisation and Colonial Modernity, 1933–51" at SOAS next week!

Join us from 5-7 pm on 5 Mar – register now to receive book excerpts & more: https://t.co/UJUlETXAO7

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We will also be joined by @Asma_Abdi_, Adam Hanieh and Katayoun Shafiee as discussants for Mattin's book. Don't miss out!

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We are excited to host the launch of @mattinbiglari's book "Nationalising Oil and Knowledge in Iran: Labour, Decolonisation and Colonial Modernity, 1933–51" at SOAS next week!

Join us from 5-7 pm on 5 Mar – register now to receive book excerpts & more: https://t.co/UJUlETXAO7

[Julia Elyachar @JElyachar]

What fantastic discussants and deep engagement from the audience at the @WRCHR_SOAS. My thanks to Meera Sabaratnam, Reem Abuzaid, and the organizers.

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We will be back in March with @mattinbiglari, discussing his book "Nationalising Oil and Knowledge in Iran".

Register here: https://t.co/UJUlETXAO7

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We had a packed room yesterday for our discussion with Julia Elyachar @JElyachar about her book "On the Semicivilized". Special thanks to discussants Meera Sabaratnam and Reem Abuzaid for their contributions, and to our immensely engaged audience!

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

There's still time to register for our book discussion with Julia Elyachar, happening TOMORROW at SOAS! Don't miss out: https://t.co/RRMz9OnKlf

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We're excited to host Julia Elyachar @JElyachar at SOAS next week, discussing her book "On the Semicivilized: Coloniality, Finance, and Embodied Sovereignty in Cairo".

Join us on Thurs, 12 Feb, 5-7 pm – register now to receive book excerpts!

https://t.co/RRMz9OoiaN

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We will also be joined by Meera Sabaratnam and Reem Abuzaid @abuzaid_reem as discussants for Julia's book. Don't miss out!

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We're excited to host Julia Elyachar @JElyachar at SOAS next week, discussing her book "On the Semicivilized: Coloniality, Finance, and Embodied Sovereignty in Cairo".

Join us on Thurs, 12 Feb, 5-7 pm – register now to receive book excerpts!

https://t.co/RRMz9OoiaN

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

Interested in studying on the MA Race and Empire at @SOAS? The course is eligible for the New Programme Scholarships which awards a fee waiver of £10,000 for international students.

Find out more here: https://t.co/7MH6uPCiyY

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We're excited to announce the launch of the MA Race and Empire at @SOAS, convened by our very own @SamiaKhatun & @HennyZiai. The MA is enriched by our seminar series, running since 2022, and we're eager to keep building on its discussions.

Find out more: https://t.co/NXR0cAiUir

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

We will be back in February discussing "On the Semicivilized" with Julia Elyachar @JElyachar – register now to receive book excerpts and more: https://t.co/pfTYLWhoy1

[Histories of Capitalism and Race Seminar 2025 @WRCHR_SOAS]

What a fantastic start to our 2026 schedule with Sharad Chari speaking about his book Apartheid Remains. Special thanks to our very own @SarahElKazaz for acting as discussant and, as ever, our lively and engaged audience!