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Prof Bina D’Costa appointed to UN Working Group on People of African Descent (WGEPAD)
Professor Bina D’Costa has been appointed as the United Nations Human Rights Council special procedures mandate holder in the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (WGEPAD) She is a professor at the Department of International Relations, Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University. The international relations expert and human rights…
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ANU African Studies Network Hybrid Conference November 2023
From the Co-Convener ANU African Studies Network Dear All, The ANU African Studies Network is pleased to invite researchers and professionals from Australia, the Pacific, and around the world to submit their papers for presentation at the 2nd ANU African Studies Network Conference. Conference Details Date: November 23-24, 2023 We welcome abstract submissions from a wide range…
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Health and Complexity in South and Sub-Saharan Africa
School of Demography SeminarDate & timeThu 19 Oct 2023, 12:30pm to 1:30pmLocationBob Douglas Lecture Theatre, Building 62, Mills Road ACTON 2601See https://demography.cass.anu.edu.au/events/health-and-complexity-south-and-sub-saharan-africa Also available on Zoom
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Phyllis Montgomerie Commonwealth Research award
Since the Award was launched in 2014 , winningprojects have included research in the fields ofmedical science, the environment, animal behaviour (crop -raiding), interventions in early dementia, and cross-cultural science communication.The Award is open to Australian citizens andpermanent residents. It is not restricted to university students.For more information about the Award, and toread short biographies…
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West African artworks at the National Gallery of Australia
Currently on display at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, are four substantial West African carvings, including one abstract Yoruba item. These are shown as a part of the NGA’s ongoing ‘World Wide’ collection.
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ANU African Studies Network September 2023 Meeting
Meeting Venue: Building 146, RSSS, Room 2.56, Lecture Room 1, From Rita Agha, Co-convenor ASN: ‘Dear Esteemed Colleagues,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Thank you for your commitment and active engagement in the ANU African Studies Network. I am delighted to extend to you a cordial invitation to our…
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ANU African Studies Network
August Meeting, Friday 25th, 5.30-6.30 pm Building 146, RSSS, Room 1.21, Lectorial Room 1 From Anu Adeyemi‘Once again, I like to extend an invitation to you for the August Meeting of the ANU African Studies Network. At this meeting, there will be a handing over to the new Executive Team (see below), Also, we would…
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Aspen Medical Group in Somalia
Bruce Armstrong, the CEO of Canberra-based Aspen Medical Group, paid a visit to their team in Somalia last week. The team is being led by Dr Hiram Muriuki, MBChB, MBA. The team provides critical health services to the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). UNSOS is providing support to the African Union Mission in…
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Co-author Wonder Agbemavi, a member of the ANU’s School of Demography, has provided details of a recent publication: Okyere et al. AIDS Research and Therapy (2023) 20:40https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00537-9Open Access ‘Utilisation of traditional healers among olderpeople living with HIV in South Africa: a WHOSAGE well-being of older people study’Joshua Okyere, Castro Ayebeng, Bernard Afriyie Owusu,Wonder Agbemavi, Joseph…
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ANU African Studies Network, Friday, 28 July meeting
From Anu Adeyemi, Co-Comvenor , ANUASN Dear All, Please be reminded that the ANU African Studies Network holds its July Meeting tomorrow (Friday 28 July) at 5:30pm. The venue for this meeting remains the same – RSSS Room 2.56. If you have difficulties accessing the building please phone co-convenor Ernest Akuamoah on 0499347397. Our Agenda…