Somali Studies International Association

Established in 1978, SSIA has played a central role in defining the field of modern Somali Studies. Now in its 40th year the Congress will be held in Hargeisa.

[Somali Studies International Association @somali_studies]

This evening @SOAS - In Conversation with @HarunMaruf about his new book @Inside_AS followed by a discussion on the future of @somali_studies. Be sure to attend if you're in London! #SWF2018 @SomaliWeekFest https://t.co/MorCM6ZnEs

[British House Hargeisa @BritishHouseHGA]

🗣🗣 Calling all Somali postgraduates and scholars - a great opportunity to gain a fully funded PhD scholarship in ‘Diaspora Humanitarianism in Complex Crises’ at @uonbi in partnership with @diisdk @RVInews and Rako Research! https://t.co/p6lM849gwU

[British House Hargeisa @BritishHouseHGA]

Applications for Chevening Awards to study in the UK in 2020/21 now open!
https://t.co/dhGJSeIhqJ…

If you’re interested in applying or simply want to find out more, please be sure to attend the information session at @HargeysaCC this coming Thursday.

[Hargeysa Cultural Centre @HargeysaCC]

Now at HCC: Mohamed O. Guudle, PhD Researcher at Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics is presenting his research Titled: Secessionism or Self-determination in Somaliland: Two theoretical approaches. #ADIH #AcademicDialogue

[Kayd Somali Week Festival @SomaliWeekFest]

Somali Week Festival Day 8 in @SOAS discussing the Future of #Somali Studies feat. @JamaMusse & @HodanMusseA: https://t.co/qCaacZ6MtX

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

This was a great discussion. It’s worth watching, if you can.

[Kayd Somali Week Festival @SomaliWeekFest]

Tonight in @oxhse 6pm, the ONLY book fair for #Somali writers in Europe. Register here for your FREE ticket: https://t.co/C4a8corE1b

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

Thank you @SomaliWeekFest and @lhammondsoas for helping the launch of this book tonight. The room was packed, so thanks to everyone who came to the event and bought the book! Congrats to @somali_studies for their discussion on future of Somali studies. It was a truly great night!

[Kayd Somali Week Festival @SomaliWeekFest]

The 2nd panel tonight in @SOAS discussing the outcome of the International Somali Studies Conference in Hargeisa this summer #SWF2018 #bhm

[Kayd Somali Week Festival @SomaliWeekFest]

Our Project Coordinator @HodanMusseA who is a scholar in @SOAS talking about her experiences in taking part in the International Somali Studies Congress

[Prof Laura Hammond @lhammondsoas]

.@SOAS MA student Hodan Musa discusses her first experience of presenting at an academic conference, the SSIA in Hargeisa. SHE is the bright future of Somali Studies!

[Hanna Ali @HannaAli]

So honoured to listen to Farah Gamuute reading this incredible #Somali Poem in @SOAS 🙌🏾 @SomaliWeekFest

[Prof Laura Hammond @lhammondsoas]

Yusuf Sheikh Omar just name checked @Srayale 'a great contribution at SSIA conference in Hargeisa. Proud of our @SOASalumni

[Michael Walls @WallsMJ]

⁦@JamaMusse⁩ speaks as incoming chair of ⁦@SomaliStudies⁩ until next Congress @SomaliWeekFest #SWF2018 ⁦@SOAS⁩

[Michael Walls @WallsMJ]

Hope is to remove barriers to participate in #SomaliStudies by holding last Congress in Horn. Holding congresses in North excludes people who can't get visas

[Prof Laura Hammond @lhammondsoas]

President of the International Somali Studies Assoc @jmgurey speaks on a panel on Somali Studies #SomaliWeekFestival

[Michael Walls @WallsMJ]

Martin Orwin talks about #SomaliStudies with other panelists to follow @SomaliWeekFest #SWF2018 ⁦@SOAS⁩

[Elisabeth Gade @eligade]

Martin Orwin talking about the history of @somali_studies mentioning #cadaanstudies - as well as the decolonialization of @SOAS @SomaliWeekFest

[Somali Studies International Association @somali_studies]

Just starting @SOAS - Panel session on the future of @somali_studies with panellists @JamaMusse, Dr. Martin Orwin, Hodan Musse and Dr. Yusuf Sheikh Omar. #SomaliStudies #SWF2018

[Kayd Somali Week Festival @SomaliWeekFest]

Join us tonight at 7pm in @SOAS for the Book Launch of @HarunMaruf’s hugely important book @Inside_AS where you can also buy a signed copy! Get your ticket before it sells out: https://t.co/XjBBZWedoK

[Prof Laura Hammond @lhammondsoas]

Join us tomorrow 26/10 as @SomaliWeekFest comes to @SOAS! The amazing Mr BREAKING NEWS himself @HarunMaruf will launch his new book Inside Al-Shabaab, the Secret History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful Ally, followed by a panel on the future of Somali Studies! https://t.co/bfAHlXe0gJ