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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Jun 11

Convened by @divinefuh.bsky.social & @fanny-chabrol.bsky.social‬ “The future Hospital” is a collaborative project between #Ceped and @humauct.bsky.social ‬w/ funding from PHC-PROTEA, GRIP, @carnegiecorp.bsky.social, National Research Foundation (NRF) & @wennergrenorg.bsky.social

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Jun 11

This workshop interrogates the #technologicalshifts that #AI brings to care and #hospitalcare, by mapping and scrutinizing the ethical quandaries that the euphoria for AI activates in a continent deemed to be at the frontiers of #transformativeAI

More: humanities.uct.ac.za/huma/article...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Jun 11

Phase 2 of the #AI and the #futureofhospital care in #Africa workshop is taking place in #Paris, France (16th to 19th) with the title “The future of hospitals, from the South. #Epistemologies & Experimentations" at MSH Paris Nord.

🔗Read more: humanities.uct.ac.za/huma/article...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Jun 4

📰Read this thought-provoking piece by our #Humateam Visiting Research Fellow Eyob Balcha Gebremariam on #Epistemic Justice and Knowledge Sovereignty for #SustainableDevelopment. Dr Gebremariam is an awardee of the joint #UCT- #UoBristol Fellowship.

🔗 un.org/osaa/news/ep...

Epistemic Justice and Knowledge Sovereignty for Sustainable Development in Africa | Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Epistemic injustice is one of the systemic causes of Africa’s present-day disadvantaged position in pursuing socio-economic justice for sustainable development.

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 14

We are pleased to host Sarah Saddler (@baruch.cuny.edu)
for an #AtayaSeminar | May 29th | 13:00 SAST | From Workers to Managers: Theatres of Capital in South Africa

📍HUMA Seminar Room

🔗 Read more/Register to join online: humanities.uct.ac.za/huma/events/...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 13

Anthropology Prof Francis B. Nyamnjoh, who has Chaired
@humauct.bsky.social Advisory Board, will be delivering the International Africa Institute’ IAI Biennial Lecture at the European Conference on #AfricanStudies #ECAS2025 in Prague 25-28 June 2025 🎊

🔗More: humanities.uct.ac.za/huma/article...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 12

[New Postdoctoral Fellow Alert] 🎊
We are delighted to welcome Solomon Uhunamure to the #HUMATeam as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow funded by
@carnegiecorp.bsky.social on #AfricaAIEthics. Solomon holds a PhD in #EnvironmentalSciences from the University of Venda, #SouthAfrica

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 11

📚 Apply for the HUMA Visiting Fellowship Programme

The HUMA #VisitingFellowship Programme is intended to create supportive and productive relationships with a particular emphasis on appropriate partnerships in other parts of the #South.

Visit our website: humanities.uct.ac.za/huma/huma-vi...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 11

[New Visiting Fellow Alert]🎊

Our #Humateam is pleased to be hosting Juliana Maria Costa (Universidade de #SãoPaulo) as a Visiting Doctoral #ResearchFellow. Juliana researches the framework of complementary actions to racial #inclusion policies underway in #Brazil and #SouthAfrica

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 11

[New Postdoctoral Fellow Alert] 🎊

We are delighted to welcome Emily Mashonganyika to the #HUMATeam as a Pre-Postdoctoral Research Fellow funded by
@carnegiecorp.bsky.social on #AfricaAIEthics. She is currently completing a PhD in #Sociology at UCT.

More: humanities.uct.ac.za/huma/about/p...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 9

This vibrant celebration is organized by Director of African Studies & #humacommunity alum Dominique Somda and Assistant Professor of French Manfa Sanogo.

The events are held at the Arcus Center Center at 201 Monroe

Read more: www.kzoo.edu/news/africa-....

Africa Month Marks Concentration's Relaunch - News and Events

Kalamazoo College will mark the relaunch of its African studies concentration in May with a vibrant celebration titled Africa Month 2025.

www.kzoo.edu

HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · May 9

#AfricaMonth celebrations 🥳 at @kalamazoocollege.bsky.social begin today with a keynote lecture by @divinefuh.bsky.social. This marks the relaunch of Kalamazoo’s #AfricanStudies concentration

🔴🎥 Watch live: vimeo.com/event/1804369

ACSJL: Africa Month 2025

Keynote Address: Friday, 9 May, 4:15–6:00 PM Public Lecture : Saturday, 10 May, 5:30–7:00 PM Sunday lectures: Sunday, 11 May, 11:00–1 PM

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Divine Fuh @divinefuh.bsky.social · Apr 28

Such a privilege to celebrate 40 years of African Studies at the University of Copenhagen with friends

HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our Director, Assoc. Prof @divinefuh.bsky.social inaugurated the 40th Anniversary of the Centre of African Studies at the
#UniversityofCopenhagen with a keynote lecture "Africa as Theory: A Proposition for #AfricanStudies"

Photo credits: Freja Wille

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Apr 28

#AfricaMonth is coming up! Many incredible scholars and artists will gather to explore #disobedientknowledge, acts of refusal, and transformative visions at #kalamazoocollege
- including our Director @divinefuh.bsky.social 🎉 We look forward to a month of celebration around the world!

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Apr 28

Read the latest op-ed from our #Humateam Postdoctoral Research Fellow @azzamustafa.bsky.social and co-writer Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón on "How AI Exploits"

They demonstrate how the #AIsupplychain involves precarious working conditions, lack of transparency, and inadequate regulation in #Africa

How AI exploits | D+C - Development + Cooperation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a driver of innovation and progress. However, behind these promised benefits lies a reality of exploitation, especially in Africa. Much of the continent’s...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Apr 28

The keynote was profoundly critical. Student Aisha Mohamed reflects that Prof. @divinefuh.bsky.social "spoke passionately about the concept of #pluriversality— the idea that multiple perspectives must coexist and be respected in the quest for deeper understanding."

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our Director, Assoc. Prof @divinefuh.bsky.social inaugurated the 40th Anniversary of the Centre of African Studies at the
#UniversityofCopenhagen with a keynote lecture "Africa as Theory: A Proposition for #AfricanStudies"

Photo credits: Freja Wille

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Apr 4

⚠️ Reminder! Reminder!

The submission deadline for #ASAA2025 6th Biennial Conference in #CaboVerde is tomorrow️ | #AfricanStudies Association of #Africa

⏰ Send through your abstracts, panels, workshops, roundtables, films, and creative submissions 🌍 ✨

HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 14

The deadline for submissions for African Studies Association of Africa 6th Biennial Conference has been extended to 5 April 2025! 📝CfP Submissions:
forms.gle/ShBanbTdw7TV...

♦️ Creative Submissions:
forms.gle/RtbwkfaKJ8s7...

🌍 Come join us in Praia #CaboVerde in September!

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 26

We are pleased to announce that @humauct.bsky.social
Director @divinefuh.bsky.social will be delivering the keynote lecture of the #Universityofcopenhagen Centre for #AfricanStudies' 40th Anniversary on April 25 💫

Read more: teol.ku.dk/cas/news/cal...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 26

Recent upheavals in aid programmes have had devastating consequences for vulnerable populations worldwide.

🗓️ Mark your calendar for this upcoming discussion hosted by the @devcomms.bsky.social featuring HUMA Director @divinefuh.bsky.social

8 April 2025 | 2pm SAST
Register: bit.ly/whatnextaid

Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Mar 7

What next for our broken aid system?
When scholars and practitioners are debating the effectiveness and equity of aid delivery, could dramatic changes in the aid sector serve as a catalyst for reform?
Join us to discuss in a webinar partnered with @globaldevinst.bsky.social
bit.ly/whatnextaid

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 23

Publication Alert ⚠️ Read the full book review of
@azzamustafa.bsky.social, Postdoctoral Researcher at
HUMA on The #MiddleClass in #Sudan by Atta El Bat'hani

Published by @cmi.no

Book review: The Middle Class in Sudan

Atta El Bat'hani, professor in political science at University of Khartoum, has published the book The Middle Class in Sudan:...

www.cmi.no

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 16

In our latest #AtayaSeminar, Marcelo Rosa, Professor of Sociology at #UFRRJ & Visiting Research Fellow at HUMA, presented his book project which addresses the limits of the #socialsciences in dealing with other-than-modern subjects.

📹 Now Online: youtu.be/ixhR3mQGwS4

Ontoformativity: ontological politics, land struggles and theoretical challenges. Marcelo Rosa

YouTube video by HUMA

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 14

The deadline for submissions for African Studies Association of Africa 6th Biennial Conference has been extended to 5 April 2025! 📝CfP Submissions:
forms.gle/ShBanbTdw7TV...

♦️ Creative Submissions:
forms.gle/RtbwkfaKJ8s7...

🌍 Come join us in Praia #CaboVerde in September!

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 12

Reminder 📣📣 Only 3 days left to send your submissions for the #ASAA2025 6th Biennale | Come join us in Praia #CaboVerde this September 🌍

📝 CfP Submissions:
forms.gle/ShBanbTdw7TV...

♦️ Creative Submissions:
forms.gle/RtbwkfaKJ8s7...

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HUMA – Institute for Humanities in Africa @humauct.bsky.social · Mar 7

Our #humateam & @wennergrenorg.bsky.social funded Fanidh Sanogo reflects on her participation at the #WomeninResearch Leadership Development Symposium along other #earlycareer researchers from multiple disciplines in #Africa brought together by CIFAR in #Rwanda

Women in Research Leadership Development Symposium

Doctoral Research Fellow Fanidh Sanogo reflects on her participation amongst other outstanding early career researchers from multiple academic disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa, brought together by CI...

humanities.uct.ac.za

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