The Sudan Studies Society of the United Kingdom, formerly known as The Anglo-Sudanese Association (ASA), was established in 1986 “to encourage and promote Sudanese studies in the UK and abroad”. Our name was officially changed in 2016 to the Society for Study of the Sudans UK, to reflect our continuing interest in South Sudan after its independence.

For nearly 40 years Society members have served the general public and their fellow members to promote the study and understanding of South Sudan and Sudan in all their aspects. SSSUK also provides some specific benefits for its members, including exclusive early access to the Society's twice-yearly journal, Sudan Studies for South Sudan and Sudan. Anyone with an interest in South Sudan and/or Sudan, however general or specialised, is welcome to join, contribute and generally get involved.

SSSUK is a charity registered with the UK Charity Commission (no. 328272). Its trustees are elected by members for renewable three-year terms. The trustees form the nucleus of the governing Committee, and carry out their duties in accordance with the Constitution of the Society, last amended in 2016. The Society’s officers are appointed from among its trustees, including the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Editor. The Committee may co-opt up to nine others with particular skills and experiences to join them in the deliberations and the executive work of the Committee. Through its Committee, the Society is keen to provide opportunities for the self-development of its members. Members also periodically elect the honorary President of the Society. Our last President was the distinguished author, Leila Aboulela.