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African Studies Group - University of Melbourne

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We are a group for research & collegial discussions on Africa. Open to scholars of African descent, scholars interested in African studies & the general public

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Our end of year seminar and get together is less than 72 hours away! Details on the flyer! Registration: shorturl.at/V2hvQ Our former president Kennedy Mbeva will be the speaker for the day. After the seminar, we will have some tasty food to celebrate the end of the year!

Our end of year seminar and get together is less than 72 hours away! Details on the flyer!

Registration: shorturl.at/V2hvQ
Our former president Kennedy Mbeva will be the speaker for the day.

After the seminar, we will have some tasty food to celebrate the end of the year!
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From the 2024/2024 committee, we wish you a merry Christmas! Also sharing some highlights from end of year seminar by our former president, Kennedy Mbeva, and the tasty food we had after! Enjoy the holidays!

From the 2024/2024 committee, we wish you a merry Christmas! Also sharing some highlights from end of year seminar by our former president, Kennedy Mbeva, and the tasty food we had after!
Enjoy the holidays!
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We are delighted to invite you to our first monthly seminar of 2025, and we are honoured to be joined by Associate Professor Chinekwu Obidoa from Mercer University, USA. She will be presenting her research titled: "Mental Health of African Immigrant Youth in the US".

We  are delighted to invite you to our first monthly seminar of 2025, and  we are honoured to be joined by Associate  Professor Chinekwu Obidoa  from Mercer University, USA. 
She will be presenting her research titled: "Mental Health of African Immigrant Youth in the US".
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Announcing the African Studies Group 2025/2026 Executive Team! 🎉 "We are pleased to announce the newly appointed executive team for the African Studies Group (ASG) 2025. This dynamic team is committed to advancing academic discourse and promoting cultural exchange.

Announcing the African Studies Group 2025/2026  Executive Team! 🎉
"We are pleased to announce the newly appointed executive team for the African Studies Group (ASG) 2025. This dynamic team is committed to advancing academic discourse and promoting cultural exchange.
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The photographs and videos provide a visual record of a pivotal moment from the inaugural monthly seminar of 2025, during which we had the distinct privilege of hosting Associate Professor Chinekwu Obidoa from Mercer University, USA.

The photographs and  videos provide a visual record of a pivotal moment from the inaugural  monthly seminar of 2025, during which we had the distinct privilege of  hosting Associate Professor Chinekwu Obidoa from  Mercer University, USA.
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Moments From The African Studies Group BBQ & Networking Evening – April 16, 2025! Interested in becoming a Member, volunteering, and knowing more about the ASG? Check this out: linktr.ee/africanstudies…

Moments From The African Studies Group BBQ & Networking Evening – April 16, 2025!
Interested in becoming a Member, volunteering, and knowing more about the ASG?
Check this out: linktr.ee/africanstudies…
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Lots of learning and discussion at our #ASGMonthlySeminar last week. This session was led by PHD candidate Abdullatif Said Abdullah who presented his work in BIM application. Stay tuned to learn more about our next seminar soon!

Lots of learning and discussion at our #ASGMonthlySeminar last week. This session was led by PHD candidate Abdullatif Said Abdullah who presented his work in BIM application.

Stay tuned to learn more about our next seminar soon!
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Presenting a new series on our platform which seeks to shed light on the often overlooked history of African scholarship - as ancient and diverse as learning itself! Which African knowledge systems or scholars would you like to see highlighted next? #ASGUnimelb #Mali #Timbuktu

Presenting a new series on our platform which seeks to shed light on the often overlooked history of African scholarship - as ancient and diverse as learning itself!

Which African knowledge systems or scholars would you like to see highlighted next?

#ASGUnimelb #Mali #Timbuktu
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CALL TO ACTION.📣📣 We are currently accepting abstract submissions for our upcoming ASG symposium taking place on October 25th. Theme: African Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Ways of Knowing Link to apply ---> forms.gle/yxmMWM4EAKmFHU…

CALL TO ACTION.📣📣

We are currently accepting abstract submissions for our upcoming ASG symposium taking place on October 25th. 

Theme: African Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Ways of Knowing

Link to apply ---> forms.gle/yxmMWM4EAKmFHU…
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Are you a researcher interested or involved in African indigenous knowledge systems? Submit your abstract (work-in-progress, theses, and unfinished papers are welcome) to have the opportunity to present your work at our symposium. Submit🔖: forms.gle/g8PK95PSDyvWiR…

Are you a researcher interested or involved in African indigenous knowledge systems?  Submit your abstract (work-in-progress, theses, and unfinished papers are welcome) to have the opportunity to present your work at our symposium. 

Submit🔖: forms.gle/g8PK95PSDyvWiR…
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Join us at the ASG 2025 Symposium on the 29th of October! 🌍 Details - Time: 1pm - 8pm Venue: Carillo Gantner Theatre, University of Melbourne Parkville campus It is free to attend, register through our website below africanstudiesgroup.com.au/asg-2025-sympo…

Join us at the ASG 2025 Symposium on the 29th of October! 🌍 

Details - 
Time: 1pm - 8pm 
Venue: Carillo Gantner Theatre, University of Melbourne Parkville campus 

It is free to attend, register through our website below
africanstudiesgroup.com.au/asg-2025-sympo…
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A few weeks ago we held our African Studies Group Symposium 2025 at the University of Melbourne. Thank you to our incredible volunteers, presenters and university affiliates for making the day a great success! #ASGSymposium2025

A few weeks ago we held our African Studies Group Symposium 2025 at the University of Melbourne. Thank you to our incredible volunteers, presenters and university affiliates for making the day a great success!

#ASGSymposium2025
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Join us on the 28th of November 2025 for a special collaborative event hosted by the African Studies Group UniMelb (ASG) at the University of Melbourne in partnership with Waresa Australia. eventbrite.com.au/e/waresa-ocean…

Join us on the 28th of November 2025 for a special collaborative event hosted by the African Studies Group UniMelb (ASG) at the University of Melbourne in partnership with Waresa Australia. 

eventbrite.com.au/e/waresa-ocean…
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Hello Everybody, We are delighted to announce the new Executive Committee of the African Studies Group (ASG) for 2026! 🌍 Wanja Wohoro, Josephine Boateng, Kaitlin Common & Mitchell Tuddenham!

Hello Everybody,

We are delighted to announce the new Executive Committee of the African Studies Group (ASG) for 2026! 🌍 

Wanja Wohoro, Josephine Boateng, Kaitlin Common & Mitchell Tuddenham!