How many African Australians will complete this questionnaire?  Project Title: The Prejudice Census: Making Sense of Prejudice Researchers:Professor Michael Platow and Dr. Dirk Van Rooy from the ANU Research School of Psychology are leading this research. General Outline of the Project: Description and Methodology. This is an on-line questionnaire that asks you to describe an

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In a letter to the Canberra Times on 30 April 2020 the Reverend Robert  Willson of Deakin, in a piece entitled ‘A life well lived’, noted while that the present pandemic had rightly dominated the news, the death of Dr Catherine Hamlin should not go unnoticed Catherine was born in Sydney in 1924 and in

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The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra purchased six Bini/Edo items and one ‘Bronze had in the Udo style’  in 1973, some with interesting provenance.Some of these used to be on display but are probably in store. At the time writing (April 2020) of this is irrelevant because the NGA is closed because of COVID-19.

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African activities at ANU are often understated. Here are two examples. MARCUS DAHL The quote below describes the experience of ANU alumnus Marcus Dahl (BSc/LLB (Hons) ’18). See https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/ursula-hall-johannesburg-anu-law-scholar-pursues-passion-law-global-stage ‘Marcus recently concluded a six-month placement as a foreign law clerk at the Constitutional Court of South Africa. He described the country’s Constitution and Bill of

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In 2020, the Caldwell Fellowship will support one early career African researcher to undertake research at the ANU for a one-year period. The position will be based within the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health in the Research School of Population Health, undertaking research related to the effects of climate change (including other environmental

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President : Jonathan Chikankheni * Vice President: Aisha Setipa Secretary: Nwaobi Sandra Treasurer: Balkissa Gambo Illo Daoura ANUASA’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

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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)

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‘The African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific (AFSAAP) is a national network of academics, students, consultants, activists, diplomats, artists, community leaders, and others who share a mutual interest in the promotion of African Studies in Australasia and the Pacific region.’ For more about AFSAAP see https://afsaap.org.au/ AFSAAP holds an annual conference, see https://afsaap.org.au/conference/dunedin-2019/

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Thursday 12 March 7.00 for 7.30 pm The Commonwealth Club, Yarralumla Guest Speaker: HE Mr Isaiya Kabira, High Commissioner for Kenya and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in Canberra Cost: $90 Dress: Lounge Suit or National Dress If you wish to attend please submit this form COMMONWEALTH DINNER ACCEPTANCE RSVP by Monday 9 March

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From:  Ashton Robinson Email: ashton.robinson [at] unimelb.edu.au I am a University of Melbourne scholar based in Canberra. My research interests are Seychelles and sovereign risk issues associated with FDI in Africa more broadly. I am currently doing some work on sovereign risk issues associated with the Ghanaian mining industry. I have published recently on Seychelles

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