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Somali trade networks and the Eastleigh transformation
Departmental lecturer in African Anthropology Neil Carrier and African Studies MSc graduate Emma Lochery have had an article about Somali trade networks in Eastleigh published in the latest edition of the Journal of Eastern African Studies.
African Studies Vacancy: Administrative Secretary
Grade 4: £20,172 - £23,352 p.a. Fixed term: 1 Year starting July 2013
This is an exciting opportunity for someone planning to develop a career in university administration. You will be joining a highly motivated team contributing to the continued success of the African Studies Centre.
Routledge Handbook of African Politics
Faculty and former students at the African Studies Centre have worked together to produce a major state-of-the-art publication, the Routledge Handbook of African Politics.
Gender in African Studies Research Day
As part of its 30 year anniversary celebrations, the International Gender Studies Centre is co-hosting a research day focusing on gender in African Studies on Saturday 11th May 2013 at Lady Margaret Hall.
Alum Alex Noyes's dissertation published in African Studies Quarterly
African Studies alumnus Alex Noyes (MSc 2010-11) has had a shortened version of his MSc dissertation published in the latest edition of African Studies Quarterly (Volume 13, Issue 4).
Job Vacancy: University Lecturership in African History
Applications are invited for appointment to a University Lecturership, to be held jointly in the Faculty of History and the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies (SIAS), in association with a Governing Body Fellowship at St Antony’s College, with effect from 1 October 2013, or as soon as possi
Jonny Steinberg awarded Windham-Campbell Literary Prize
African Studies departmental lecturer Jonny Steinberg has been named one of nine recipients of the Windham-Campbell Literary Prizes.
New Scholarship available for the MSc in African Studies
The African Studies Centre is offering a Canon Collins/African Studies scholarship in association with Linacre College for the MSc in African Studies for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Dance and Morality
Dr Hélène Neveu Kringelbach was interviewed on the issue of dance and morality by Senegalese daily 'Sud Quotidien' during the 'Africa Nko - Africa in the World' colloquium held in Dakar from the 28th of January to 1st of February 2013.
Researching Africa Day 2013
The programme for the 14th Annual Researching Africa Day has been released. The workshop will be taking place on Saturday, 23rd February 2013 at St Antony's College, Oxford.
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Vacancy at African Studies
We are currently advertising for a University Lectureship in African Criminology. Closing date 17th May 2013.
Full MSc in African Studies and DPhil Scholarships available for 2013-14
The African Studies Centre is offering two full scholarships for the MSc in African Studies and two full DPhil scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Jonny Steinberg and Olly Owen receive British Academy Award
Dr Jonny Steinberg, together with doctoral student Olly Owen, has received an award from the British Academy's International Partnership and Mobility Scheme. Steinberg and Owen will use the award to bring two scholars of African policing to Oxford for an extended period.
Social Integration Through Dance
Dr Hélène Neveu Kringelbach was recently a guest on France Culture's 50-minute radio programme Culturesmonde, on dance as a factor of social integration. This was the last session in a 4-part series on dance and society around the world entitled Le Monde en Piste.
Albino Witchcraft Murders
A documentary that Dr Gregory Deacon worked on as a translator has aired on BBC4 and can now be viewed on BBC iPlayer.
African Studies Annual Lecture 2012
The 2012 African Studies Annual Lecture was delivered by Professor Emmanuel Akyeampong from Harvard University and is now available on Oxford University's Podcasts website and
Dr Nic Cheeseman To Become Co-Editor of African Affairs
Dr Nic Cheeseman will take over as Co-Editor of African Affairs, the journal of the Royal African Society, in July, working alongside Dr Rita Abrahamsen. Dr Cheeseman will replace Dr Sara Rich Dorman, who is stepping down after five successful years as Co-Editor.