Opening 'Global Ghana: In Search of Africa's Black Star' in #Accra Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana with Panel 1: "The Archival Diaspora of African Liberation: In Search of Ghana's Postcolonial past" moderated by Jean Allman 👀 💜, Professor of History The Africa Institute Read more: bit.ly/3f8V0d9

Featured in The Economist - Pioneering Sudanese artist, Kamala Ibrahim Ishag's exhibit Serpentine co-curated by The Africa Institute's President Hoor Alqasimi and Director Salah Hassan in collaboration with SharjahArtFoundation. The exhibit runs till January 29, 2023. econ.st/3UcQMQW

#WeAreHiring: Be a part of The Africa Institute's growing and dynamic team! We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: - Assistant Librarian - Graphic Designer To learn more about the roles & deadlines, visit: lnkd.in/dtcAnzCE Apply now!

We are at the 65th Annual Meeting, African Studies Association in Philadelphia, USA until 19 Nov. Visit our booth at 16A and attend our curated panel on "Visions and Prospects for Building 'African Studies' in the Gulf” at 3:45 PM, Nov 18, Room 408. Details: bit.ly/3TZaJdZ

With PhD applications due soon, thousands of young people are currently beginning their statements of purpose with the same cliché story, or the same anodyne statement Stop right now! Here are 10 thoughts for doing this right. Helps you, and helps admissions committees.👇

Please spread the word to PhD students based in Asian, African, Latin American institutions and work on History of Science topics. Fellowship applicatiosn are due on or before 15 February 2023 (23:45 CET) #histsci #sts #histmed mpg.de/19003393/fello…

Apply! Here's an exciting chance to apply for a PhD scholarship in the historical global study of Knowledge & its Resources. MA-holders in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and worldwide are eligible. Deadline 15 Jan. #HistSci #STS #History #International imprs.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/how-to-apply

The Africa Institute hosts the conference “Thinking the Archipelago: Africa’s Indian Ocean Islands,” December 15–17, 2022. #thinkingthearchipelago #indianoceanworld The Africa Institute l8r.it/On8U

10 days left to apply for the Senior and Post-doctoral Fellowship residency opportunity dedicated to studying Africa and the African diaspora at The Africa Institute Sharjah for 2023-2024. The deadline is 20/12/22: Eligibility criteria and details: bit.ly/3C22Iys

Tomorrow, our third country-focused season dedicated to the Indian Ocean Rim will open in Sharjah. The multi-disciplinary conference series will examine circulation, mobility, and more through the lens of Africa’s Islands. Read more: bit.ly/3UWGFzg | #ThinkingIndianOcean

The Africa Institute launches its "Seminar Series" for 2023 starting on Wednesday, January 25. Join us as we discuss scholarly research on Africa and African diaspora. The seminars are free and open to all. Registration and for session details, click here: theafricainstitute.org/events/

#MarchMeeting2023: Don’t miss the closing panel this afternoon, March 12, 2023 (3 PM – 5 PM) on “The Return of stolen First Nation people and culture,” moderated by Surafel Abebe Surafel Wondimu Abebe , Assistant Professor, Performance Studies and Theory The Africa Institute at the Africa Hall.

Seminar Series: Hoor Alqasimi, Director of SharjahArtFoundation and President The Africa Institute will share her curatorial experience of the “#SharjahBiennial15: Thinking Historically in the Present” on April 11, 2023 (12:00pm) at Arica Hall. Pre-register to attend! theafricainstitute.org/institute-prog…

Join us for a virtual "Poetry Night" with linguists, poets, and faculty on April 10, 2023 (8 pm GST) as we explore the role of poetry translation, literary criticism in poetry interpretation, and different dimensions of African literature. Register: bit.ly/40KNx6F

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Come learn African languages with us. Venez apprendre les langues africaines chez nous.

Read the review by Emery Kalema (of The Africa Institute in Sharjah) of ‘Students of the World: #Global1968 and #Decolonization in the #Congo’ (Duke University Press) by Pedro Monaville 🦋 @pedro-monaville.bsky.social (of McGill History and Classical Studies): bit.ly/46Cg9BM

Unable to attend in person? Catch the Symposium + Film Screening of the '#ToniMorrison Fellowship Inauguration' at Africa Hall, Sharjah, between February 28-29, 2024, on our YouTube channel. youtube.com/live/wuPGcXJwQ… View full program on our website: africainstitute.org

Prof Joseph Tonda at The Africa Institute in Sharjah!