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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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ANUASA team for 2020
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President : Jonathan Chikankheni *
Vice President: Aisha Setipa
Secretary: Nwaobi Sandra
Treasurer: Balkissa Gambo Illo DaouraANUASA’s email address is anuasateam@gmail.com and its facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/anuafricanstudents/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
*Jonathan Chikankheni is a Master of Environment student at the Fenner School with expertise in irrigation and drainage research. His current research is on exploring the benefits of simple soil water and nutrient monitoring tools as an adaptive management in smallholder irrigation schemes in Malawi.
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All Public Events Cancelled at ANU
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As a precautionary measure and based upon the advice from our expert panel, we will cancel all public and social events from Monday 16 March until the end of semester one, Saturday 20 June. This is a precautionary measure that we know will be disappointing for many, but our aim is to reduce opportunities for the virus to spread by limiting activity on campus without disrupting our essential teaching and research activities.
Cancellation and postponement will extend to all discretionary events including ticketed and non-ticketed public events, public lectures and concerts.
Essential activities related to teaching and research, including tutorials, lectures, staff meetings and community services like childcare and cafes will continue as normal at this stage.
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COMMONWEALTH DAY MULTI-FAITH CELEBRATION, Monday May 9th., 2020
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From the Commonwealth Day Celebration Committee
INVITATION TO ATTEND
The Commonwealth Day Celebration Committee is conducting its annual Multifaith Celebration on Monday 9 March 2020 at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
Celebration:
The celebration commences at 11 am at the chapel of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (15 Blackall Street, Barton) and will involve leaders from all of the major religions as well as cultural performances representing various Commonwealth countries. The Queen’s Commonwealth Day message will be read by His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd.). Representatives of Commonwealth and Territory governments, Commonwealth High Commissions and religious leaders of many faiths will participate.Theme:
The theme for this year’s Commonwealth Day Celebration is Climate Action and the Commonwealth.The Commonwealth is made up of 54 nations and is home to 2 billion people, a quarter of the world. The Commonwealth celebrates valued relationships between its nations who share common ideals in democratic governance, adherence to freedom and acknowledgement of diversity.
Attendance:
It is open to all to attend.Attendees should ensure that they are present from 10.45am. Adequate onsite parking is available.
For further information:
Terry Walls, Promotion and Media, Commonwealth Day Celebration Committee
Ph: 0407 065 570 Email: terry.walls@solutionsfocussed.com.au