Yorkshire African Studies Network (YASN)

Description

African studies in Yorkshire has a proud tradition and a vibrant present. Africanists in Yorkshire's universities are carrying out an exciting range of world-class research in a wide range of disciplines. However, there is currently little coordination between these activities and no place to share ideas and activities and develop research agendas.

The Yorkshire African Studies Network (YASN) aims to address this gap, in accordance with these core principles. The Network will provide a base for the exchange of ideas and experiences, the organisation of seminars and conferences, and potentially provide the basis of funding bids.

YASN was established in mid-2010 by a small group of Yorkshire-based Africanists, mainly political scientists, historians and developmentalists. The Network is a work in progress and makes no claim to represent all Africanists in Yorkshire. Members would encourage anyone who is interested in getting involved in YASN to contact the network. Although based in Yorkshire, the Network is open to all Africanists interested in attending and participating in its activities.

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2011

Contact details

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Categorisation

University affiliation(s)

University of Leeds
Leeds

Partner Infrastructures

John and Elnora Ferguson Centre for African Studies

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Bradford

Partner Universities

University of Sheffield

University of York