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PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE ASANTEHEMAA
The Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, honoured its partnership with the Manhyia Palace by sending a delegation to pay its respects during the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III (September 15-18, 2025).
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.
Director's Message
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Warm welcome to the Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ghana.
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
West African Women in Transregional History Conference
From May 26th to 28th, 2025, the University of Ghana proudly hosted the West African Women in Transregional History conference, bringing historians, political scientists, students, and scholars into intimate conversation across West Africa, Europe, and North America.
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
Book Launch Announcement: The Social Life of Health Data
Book Launch Announcement: The Social Life of Health Data
The Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, in collaboration with the editors and publisher, is pleased to invite the university community and the general public to the official launch of the book: