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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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Africa identified as a Main Source of International Students
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A report commissioned by Universities Australia ‘identifies Africa as a major source of students by 2050.’
Angus Thompson, 2025. ‘Universities urge to capitalise on growing demand from Africa’, The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 December,page 3.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/it-won-t-be-china-india-any-more-universities-urged-to-pivot-to-new-student-market-20231221-p5eswp.html
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The Study Australia Education Mission to Africa
21 February – 2 March 2024
Nigeria | Ghana | Kenya
Austrade and IDP Education invite Australian higher education institutions to a Study Australia
Education Mission to Africa in early 2024. As per the latest IDP Emerging Futures IV survey
results, Australia has been ranked as one of the most popular destinations for internationalstudents. READ MORE AT:https://www.austrade.gov.au/content/dam/austrade-assets/en/marketing/events/study-australia-education-mission-to-africa-2024-eoi.pdf
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ANU ASN conference: Update
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A suggested link to access the conference
https://anu.zoom.us/j/89372914667pwd=dE8reWkzRnBSaTRWNXB4Sk5XWElDQT09
After a welcome to country by Uncle Paul House the conference made a powerful start.Acting Deputy Vice-chancellor Professor Ann Evans confirmed the ANU’s interest in Africa.
In Session 1 David Mickler demonstrated how Curtin’s engagement with Africa had grown rapidly in the last 12 months and suggested a national pathway.
Matthew Neuhaus gave a revealing overview of the Australian Government’s wavering engagement with Africa. Karo Moret Miranda described how, in spite of the amazing feedback for African courses at the ANU in 2023, the only 2024 course was on conflict in Africa.
Session 2 on Health demonstrated the valuable and relevant African research being done and by ANU researchers, with collaborators within and beyond the ANU, and jointly with other institutions. Omoge Adeyemi added an international element by contributing virtually from Spain.
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Update on Panel Discussion with Prof. Bina D’Costa, Adegboyega Adeniran, and Joel Odota led by Dr Babatunde Obamamoye
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This session may start late. A revised link to the conference is
https://anu.zoom.us/j/89372914667?pwd=dE8reWkzRnBSaTRWNXB4Sk5XWElDQT09
Date: 23-11-2023
Time: 13:00 AET
Venue: Marie Reay Building, ANU Campus, CanberraThis panel will explore the dynamic landscape of Australia-Africa relations in the evolving global order and will be led by Dr.Babatunde Obamamoye from the Australian National University.
Panelists:
1. Prof. Bina D’Costa: Australian National University, (will be focusing on UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent).
2. Adegboyega Adeniran: Australian National University, (will be exploring indigenous data governance in the context of Australia-Africa relations).
3. Joel Odota (欧朗志): Australian National University, (will be delving into the impact of China’s rise on Australia-Africa relations).
Engage with our experts, ask questions, and gain insights into this crucial aspect of international affairs.
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually via Zoom!
Zoom details are as below:
Link: https://anu.zoom.us/j/81283203733?pwd=NUdTY1FHdWNIclZGYXdCOGVyZC9ydz09#success
Meeting ID: 89372914667
Meeting Passcode: 214763
See you there!
