Category: Uncategorized
-
Posted on
by
Fekerte’s Ethiopian restaurant to close
Bad news for ANU students and many others. According to The Canberra Times of 30 May 2024 Fekerte Tesfaye is to close her restaurant after introducing Ethiopian cuisine to Canberra over 30 years ago. The closing date is not stated.
-
Posted on
by
Research and Publication Workshop
Would you like to improve your research and publication skills? Then join us on May 31st for a two-hour session where you will learn how to get your paper published with ease. The session will be conducted by two exceptional faculty members from ANU. Dr. Safiya Okai-Ugbaje, is one of the two facilitators of the…
-
Posted on
by
Fostering women’s empowerment through storytelling
EVENT LOCATION 146 Ellery Cres, Acton ACT 2601 TIME: 06:30PM (Canberra Time) Please join us on the 26th of this month for a panel discussion featuring a group of African women and women of African descent who will be sharing their experiences of living and working in Australia. The panel will include some amazing female…
-
Posted on
by
We need volunteers
Media, Research, and Events Are you passionate about African and Australian affairs and interested in contributing a few hours of your time and skills? We are seeking individuals to join our media, research, and events teams.Come join us and engage in what you love alongside a team of dedicated colleagues.Indicate your interest today; we eagerly…
-
Posted on
by
ANU’s African Demographers Get Up.
Demographer Audrey Kalindi has been awarded her doctorate for her dissertation: “Population Level Burden and Inequities in Maternal Health Care Utilisation in Zambia” The Dean of CASS has announced that ‘Associate Professor Bernard Baffour has been appointed as Associate Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA). Bernard moves into this role, having been a…
-
Posted on
by
The Racial Wealth Divide, Elites and Tax Justice
Public lecture by Prof Mike Savage, London School of Economics ‘using recent research in the UK and South Africa, Professor Savage focusesspecifically on how legal devices underwrite wealth accumulation., Tuesday 23 April 20245.30 pm – 7.30 pm AEST Light refreshments will be served at 5.30Level 1 Foyer and Auditorium (1.28)RSSS Building, 146 Ellery Crescent…
-
Posted on
by
Happy 64th Independence Day, Senegal!
Today, we journey to the westernmost point of the African mainland, Senegal, as it celebrates its 64th independence anniversary. Senegal’s 64th independence is marked by jubilation. The country’s enduring democracy faced challenges during the recent general election, which resulted in the imprisonment of its elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye (BDF), by former president Macky…
-
Posted on
by
Breast Cancer in Northern Ghana: Investigating Factors Associated with Delayed Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment in Women 18-79 years
By Iddrisu Bukari Photo by HuansinAfrica.com About the study: In 2020, breast cancer accounted for over 21% of all new cancer cases in Ghana, making it the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Particularly alarming are the high breast cancer mortalities in Northern Ghana, where delays in diagnosis, and treatment exacerbate the issue. The…
-
Posted on
by
Kalindi on Child Comorbidity in Zambia
Audrey Kalindi will co-author a paper on ‘Disaggregated Level Child Comorbidity in Zambia: Application of Small Area Estimation method’ at the Population Association of America 2024 Annual Meeting, April 18 , Columbus, Ohio.https://submissions.mirasmart.com/PAA2024/ViewSubmissionFile.aspx?sbmID=5002&mode=html&validate=false
-
Posted on
by
Happy Independence Day, Namibia!
Yesterday, we commemorated Tunisia’s 68th independence anniversary, and today, we are delighted to spotlight another remarkable African nation nestled along the southwest coast of Africa, gazing out onto the vast expanse of the South Atlantic Ocean—Namibia. Namibia: The Land of the Brave Namibia boasts renowned attractions such as the Sossusvlei Dunes, the majestic Spitzkoppe, and…