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ANU Africa Network
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This website was established in 2013 by David Lucas, and renovated and relaunched in 2020 as part of a project to increase awareness of Africa and African studies in the ANU and the ACT, funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Another outcome of that project was a major research report, published in August 2021, African Studies at the Australian National University and in the Australian Capital Territory, analyzing the past, present and future of the study of Africa at the Australian National University and the wider Australian University sector.
The major innovation on this updated website is the creation of the ACT Africa Expert Directory which lists experts on Africa from institutions around the ACT, primarily the ANU. We will continue to curate this list, offering a key resource for media, government and non-government organizations seeking expert facts and opinions on Africa. Individuals can request to be added to the list by contacting the website managers.
Another notable addition is the expanded directory of PhD theses on Africa produced in the territory’s universities, a solid measure of the vitality of the study of Africa in the city of Canberra.
Reviewing these directories, it is revealing to note that the vast majority of research on Africa is produced by disciplinary experts (environmental scientists, economists, demographers, etc.) rather than area studies experts. This means that the study of Africa is woven into the fabric of the research culture of the ANU and the ACT’s other universities in ways that are not necessarily apparent.
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African Global Cafe Program
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The ANU African Students Association (ANUASA) advises that the African Global Cafe will take place on Friday 5th August 2016 at Melville Hall, ANU. The function will start at 7pm and end around 10pm.This event is open to all. ANUASA is especially inviting ANU staff and scholars who are involved in Africa.
. Global Cafe is an event sponsored by PARSA to showcase a country/continent culture and diversity. The theme of this Global cafe is African Safari, showing Africa’s landmark landscapes, and inviting students to perform dances or songs songs from their countries.
The Zambezi band have been invited to perform at the event. We will cook a lot of food and serve to guests and visitors. ANUASA are open to your ideas and suggestions.
The contact persons are President of ANUASA, Joshua Kakundi (0452226253) together with Dominic (PARSA portfolio organizer – 0451833018).
PROGRAM-GLOBAL CAFE: AFRICAN SAFARI
Date: 5th August 2016
Place: Melville Hall-ANU
Time: 19:00-22:00
MC’s-Dzifa & Gboyega
Welcome remarks-MC’s
Official welcome remarks-ANUASA President
Entertainment-Zee & Lele
Video about Africa
ANU Alumni and Philanthropy Office-Michael
Entertainment-Zambezi band
PARSA-PARSA REPRESENTATIVES
Entertainment-Zambezi band
Keynote Speaker-High commissioner
Entertainment-Zee & Lele
Vote of Thanks-Wellington
Closing remarks-MC’s
Dinner served
Entertainment-Zambezi band
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African Global Cafe
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The African Global cafe will take place on Friday 5th August 2016 at Melville Hall. The function will start at 7pm and end around 10pm. ANUASA is inviting ANU staff and scholars who are involved in Africa.
Further information later
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Lecture ‘Going beyond ‘politics matters’ in international development’
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Going beyond ‘politics matters’ in international development
On Wednesday 6 July (12.30pm, Brindabella Theatre, Crawford Building ANU), Samuel Hickey, the Research Director of the Effective States and Inclusive Development (ESID) Research Centre and a Professor of Politics and Development at the University of Manchester, will present the findings of a five year research project on politics and development in Asia and Africa. Register here
Professor Hickey is an Africanist whose 2016 publications include coverage of Uganda and Ghana.
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