Centre of African Studies, SOAS

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The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Centre of African Studies is the largest Centre of expertise on Africa outside the continent. Founded in 1965 at SOAS, University of London, since 1991 the Centre has assumed formal responsibility for co-ordinating, stimulating and promoting interdisciplinary study, research and discussion on Africa within the University; and promoting a wider awareness of African issues. The Centre aims to promote public and community engagement by bringing to SOAS many diverse audiences to attend a rich events programme.

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School of Oriental and African Studies
London

Partner Infrastructures

African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK)

A major aim of the ASAUK is to facilitate linkages between UK and African institutions and between scholars in Africa and the UK. ASAUK supports African scholars publishing in Africanist journals publ… read more about African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK)

London

Society for the Study of the Sudans UK

SSSUK's overall aim is to promote the study and understanding of the South Sudan and Sudan in all their aspects. It serves the general public in this regard, but provides some specific benefits for me… read more about Society for the Study of the Sudans UK

London

International African Institute (IAI)

The International African Institute (IAI), hosted at SOAS University of London, aims to promote the scholarly study of Africa's history, societies and cultures. The institute realizes its aims primari… read more about International African Institute (IAI)

London