UP-led project inspires African girls to engage in science

Posted on February 28, 2023

To celebrate International Day for Women and Girls in Science, female researchers from the FSNet-Africa network inspired young girls to pursue careers in science.

CAS Hosting Visiting Fellow, Dr Irene Appeaning-Addo

Posted on February 27, 2023

From February to May 2023, the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship will be hosting Dr Irene Appeaning-Addo as a visiting fellow as part of the Urban Studies Foundation (USF) International Fellowship programme.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Analyst’s article devoid of analytical thinking he accuses his critics of lacking

Posted on February 27, 2023

In his Business Day column on 27 February 2023, Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship's (CAS) Research Fellow Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the political analysis environment in South Africa.

IN THE MEDIA: First English biography of former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Posted on February 24, 2023

On 19 February 2023, Professor Adekeye Adebajo was interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the publication of his book on former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

UP EXPERT OPINION: When two elephants fight: how the global south uses non-alignment to avoid great power rivalries

Posted on February 20, 2023

Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship Senior Research Fellow Professor Adekeye Adebajo writes on the renewed trend of non-alignment by the 'global south' in response to conflict between the major global economic powers.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The highs and lows of Pelé, the brightest star in the football galaxy

Posted on February 13, 2023

In his first column for 2023, Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the life and legacy of Brazilian football legend Pele.

EXPERT OPINION: Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school

Posted on February 13, 2023

Dr Nirvana Pillay, an affiliated researcher for the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship's Reimagining Reproduction Project, published an article in The Conversation titled "Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school".

IN THE MEDIA: Professor Daniel Bradlow on the Clement Manyathela Show

Posted on February 10, 2023

On 8 February 2023, Professor Daniel Bradlow spoke with Clement Manyathela on his show on radio 702, talking on the topic "How do state loans work?"

UP EXPERT OPINION: Henry Kissinger at 100: history will judge the former US secretary of state’s southern African interventions to be a failure

Posted on February 10, 2023

Professor Peter Vale reflects on the legacy of former United States of America Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and in particular comments on his failure to make an impact in Southern Africa.

BLOG: The use of Moringa as an alternative natural additive for poultry growth

Posted on February 06, 2023

FSNet-Africa fellow and animal nutrition researcher, Dr Nobuhle Sharon Lungu, shared her thoughts on the use of Moringa as an alternative, safe additive for poultry growth.

POLICY BRIEF: Fifteen Diplomats on a Powder Keg: Africa and the United Nations (UN) Security Council

Posted on January 25, 2023

On 24 October 2022, the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship and the Nordic Africa Institute co-hosted a day long high-level policy dialogue on "Fifteen Diplomats on a Powder Keg: Africa and the United Nations (UN) Security Council". In early 2023, a policy brief on this dialogue was...

EXPERT OPINION: Africa Care Economy Index evaluates continent’s 54 nations’ commitment to care – and all fail to pass

Posted on January 23, 2023

Reimagining Reproduction Research Associate, Dr Salimah Valiani, reviews the lamentable results of the African Care Economy Index in an article published by the Daily Maverick.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The South African government has been buying farmland for black farmers. It’s not gone well.

Posted on January 16, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Colleta Gandidzanwa, in collaboration with Professor Johann Kirsten and Dr Aart-Jan Verschoor, addresses the constraints in South Africa's current land policy.

REPORT: Urbanities Summer Institute 2022 at Makerere University

Posted on January 04, 2023

From 17 to 23 October 2022 Makerere University hosted the second Summer Institute of the Mellon Foundation funded project on African Urbanities.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The Rise and Fall of Professor Killmonger

Posted on December 12, 2022

In his final column for 2022, Professor Adekeye Adebajo uses a Black Panther inspired allegory to reflect on contemporary academia.

PERKA guidelines launched at high-level convening on early-career researcher development in the post-PhD phase

Posted on December 08, 2022

The Peer-Learning for Emerging Researchers’ Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) project was a joint participatory research project focusing on support provided to early-career researchers in the post-PhD phase in Africa. Funded jointly by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and the...

PUBLICATION: The dynamics of Zimbabwe's sand mining frontier

Posted on December 07, 2022

Dr Tafadzwa Mushonga, a research fellow in the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship's Humanities for the Environment programme, has published a journal article on "The dynamics of Zimbabwe's sand mining frontier".

UP EXPERT OPINION: Soyinka’s horseman rides onto global stage

Posted on December 06, 2022

Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the Nigerian film "Elesin Oba" (The King’s Horseman), which was released on Netflix in October 2022 to widespread acclaim.

IN THE MEDIA: SAfm Interview on "Africa and the UN Security Council"

Posted on November 15, 2022

On 26 October 2022, Professor Adekeye Adebajo appeared on SAfm show The Meeting Point to talk on the topic of "Africa and the UN Security Council".

UP EXPERT OPINION: Can Messi replicate Maradona’s Mexico magic?

Posted on November 15, 2022

The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship's Professor Adekeye Adebajo looks ahead to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and reflects on the legacy of Argentina's Diego Maradona as the Argentine team looks to secure a tournament victory.