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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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Law and Governance in sub-Saharan Africa
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The AFSAAP Newsletter has given notice of an upcoming short course on Law and Governance in sub- Saharan Africa.
“AFSAAP members will find this focused short course of interest. Held at ANU, the dates are 9-10 and 12-13 September. It is convened by Assoc. Prof. Jolyon Ford, and a course study guide is here.”
His contact details are: jo.ford@anu.edu.au
This is a new offering and perhaps the only Africa-related course held at ANU for many years.
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The Faithful Servant premiere
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The Faithful Servant, a play by Tom Davis, is set in Australia and Mozambique.
It looks at the what it means to be good, as perceived by the three main characters:
Raymond, an Australian doctor, played by P.J. Williams;
His adopted daughter, Caroline, played by Tariro Mavondo;
Coetano, a patriotic Mozambican, played by Dorian Nkono.It will premiere at the Street Theatre in Canberra on September 6th and run until the 18th:
https://au.patronbase.com/_StreetTheatre/Productions/FSER/PerformancesAuthor Tom Davis has a PhD in political science and has worked in the foreign aid sector for twenty years and as a lecturer, researcher and consultant in international development and public policy.
For more see:
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/tom-daviss-play-the-faithful-servant-to-premiere-at-the-street-theatre-20160824-gqzu5z.html
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J C Caldwell African Research Fellowship
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The 2017 round of applications for the John C Caldwell African Research Fellowship in Population, Health and Development has opened.
The fellowship will support an early career researcher, including people in the final stage of a PhD, for up to three months at the Australian National University. The aim is to foster academic links between population, health and development researchers at the Australian National University and African universities and institutions.
More information can be found at https://nceph.anu.edu.au/research/highlight-stories/caldwell-fellowship-2017-call-applications
The closing date is 17 September 2016.
Please let people in your networks know about this opportunity. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at ann.larson@anu.edu.au.Ann Larson
Convenor
JC Caldwell Chair Endowment Fund
Australian National University