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Celebrating 60 Years of African Genuis and African Studies; the Past, Present and Future

The Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, marked a historic milestone as it joyously celebrated its 60th anniversary under the theme, "Projecting the African Genius and the African Studies: Past, Present, and Future." The grand celebration aimed to reflect on the Institute's rich legacy over the past six decades while charting a course for a dynamic and globally competitive future.

 

Invitation to IAS 60th Anniversary Celebrations

Members of the University community are hereby invited to participate in the 60th-anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Institute of African Studies and the founding of the Ghana Dance Ensemble. 

Below are the details for the two-day celebrations: 

 

DAY 1: 

Event: Launch of the Anniversary and Round Table Discussion by past Directors. 

Date: Thursday, 14th December, 2023. 

Dr. Edem Adotey Receives Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme for 2023-2024

Dr Edem Adotey, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana is a recipient of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (the “Fulbright Program”) for 2023-2024. This prestigious fellowship is the United States government’s flagship international educational exchange programme and aims at deepening mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.

IAS and ASAA hosts Pan-African Conversation dubbed "Revitalizing Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century"

 

We would like to extend a warm invitation to attend a Pan-African Conversation on 14 September 2023. The Institute of African Studies and the African Studies Association of Africa will be hosting this event, and the theme of the conversation is "Revitalizing Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century."