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Seminar on Ethical Economies in Cape Town, Mumbai and Accra

Seminar on Ethical Economies in Cape Town, Mumbai, and Accra

On Friday, August 15th, 2025, the Institute of African Studies (IAS) at the University of Ghana, in collaboration with Leiden University and Stellenbosch University, hosted a seminal seminar on "Ethical Economies: Market Practices, Consumption and Regulation." The event brought together academics, researchers, and students to explore how ethical principles shape economic life in three dynamic Global South cities: Cape Town, Mumbai, and Accra.

 

Workshop on Abuse in Religious Spaces

The Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ghana, convened a workshop exploring
the intersections of faith, ritual practice, abuse, and conflation of crimes within sacred spaces.
Organized by the African Thought and Spirituality Unit, the event brought together scholars,
religious leaders, civil society actors, and students to critically examine how religious
authority and ritual practice can both empower and endanger.
In his welcome address, the Director of the IAS emphasized the timeliness and relevance of

Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa(DSRA) Public Lecture

The Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, is pleased to invite the university community and the general public to the Day of Sceintific Renaissance of Africa(DSRA) public lecture:

" Pluriversal dialogues about alternative futures- but how? What can we really learn from each other?".

Speaker: Dr. Jan Linhart (Senior Research Associate: Center for Life Ethics, University of Bonn)

Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025

Venue: J. H. Nketia Conference Hall, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana

Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation: African Solutions for Climate Resilience and Socio-Economic Transformation

Celebrating the 2025  Day of Scientific Rennaisance of Africa, The Institute of African Studies is organising a Panel Discussion under the Theme: "Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation: African Solutions for Climate Resilience and Socio-Economic Transformation."

Date: Thursday 12th June 2025

Time: 9:00 am

Venue: J.H Nketiah Conference room, IAS

Host: Prof. Samuel Ntewusu

Chairperson: Prof. Deborah Atobrah

Advancing Discourse on Acts of Faith in Religious Spaces: Rituals, Abuse and Conflations of Crimes

The African Thoughts and Spirituality(Religion and Philosophy)Unit Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana invites the university community and the general public to a workshop on:

Advancing Discourse on Acts of Faith in Religious Spaces

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Justice A. Arthur & Dr. Fulera Issaka Toure

Guest Speakers: Nana Osofo-Komfo D.Quarm & Sheikh Sa-id Mukhtar

Organisers: Dr. Genevieve Nrenzah & Dr. Ahmed B. Mustapha

Time: 9:00 AM