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Ups and Downs: A Short History of Australian-African Diplomatic Relations
By Hon Prof Matthew Neuhaus Early Days Australian-African interaction certainly dates back to the earliest days of European settlement, when the First Fleet sailed from England via Cape Town in 1787. We may yet discover earlier interactions with indigenous Australians, but there is so far little evidence of that. One for future archaeologists, perhaps! As…
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Africa identified as a Main Source of International Students
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 Read more at The Study Australia Education Mission to Africa21 February – 2 March 2024Nigeria | Ghana | KenyaAustrade…
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ANU ASN conference: Update
A suggested link to access the conferencehttps://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…
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Family networks in South Africa
From James O’Donnell Seminar Toward a network theory of family changePresenter Shao-Tzu Yu Date Tuesday, 7 November 2023Time 1.00–2.00pm Australian eastern daylight time (UTC+11)Location Room 4.69, RSSS Building, ANU, 146 Ellery Crescent, Acton ACT, Australia and by Zoom (password: 306745) Abstract Global economic inequality is on the rise, with poorer regions bearing the highest burden.…
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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…