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West Papers now live on Archives Hub
We are happy to announce that the personal papers of the West brothers - Edward William, Arthur Anderson, Henry, Clement and Walter - have now been catalogued and are available for readers…22 July 2021 -
The Roar of Silence
The Society is pleased to announce that the latest edition of the journal is now available for Fellows to view on Cambridge Core. ‘The Roar of Silence’ is a Festschrift in honour…
9 July 2021 -
Changing of the guard as RAS welcomes new President
On Thursday 27th May, the Society’s AGM was held over Zoom. Professor Stockwell stepped down as President having completed his term and Professor Sarah Ansari was elected making her the first woman President…
4 June 2021 -
Mandalay and the Art of Building Cities
The Royal Asiatic Society and the National University of Singapore Press are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of the publication, ‘Mandalay and the Art of Building Cities in Burma’ by François…
30 April 2021 -
Preparing for 2023
This week brought a greater sense of optimism with the advent of spring and the proposed plans for the easing of restrictions in the coming months. We look forward to welcoming you…
26 February 2021 -
Exploring the Middle East
This coming Sunday (31st January), marks the 128th anniversary of the birth of the explorer Dame Freya Stark (1893-1993). Dame Freya was renowned for her determination and bravery in travelling to countries…
29 January 2021 -
The Papers of Angus C. Graham
In 2018, the Society acquired the Papers and Library of Angus C. Graham thanks to the generous donation by his family. It has been one of my aims to complete the cataloguing…
3 September 2020 -
Historicizing Sayyid-ness
The JRAS editorial team is very pleased to announce that Volume 30’s third issue is a Special Issue, entitled ‘Historicizing Sayyid-ness: Social Status and Muslim Identity in South Asia’, which is guest-edited…
20 August 2020 -
Succession Planning
I have spent a considerable number of my working hours this week reading through application forms for my potential successor as archivist at the Royal Asiatic Society. It is almost time for…
13 August 2020 -
Reading Room is Re-opening
We are pleased to announce that from Thursday 23 July our Reading Room will be re-opening for researchers to visit. Initially we will only be open one day-a-week on Thursdays from 10.30-4.30.…
7 July 2020