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News and Upcoming Events


Research Frontiers in African Politics 30-31 January 2010

The Center for African Studies and the Department of Political Science will host the Research Frontiers in African Politics workshop January 30-31. This workshop brings together PhD students from Cornell University, New York University, the University of California-Davis, the University of California-Los Angeles, and the University of Florida to discuss working papers that represent cutting edge research on the politics of sub-Saharan Africa. Please visit here for more info.

Carter Conference 28-30 January 2010

Don't forget to come visit us at the Carter Conference this week. For more details about this year's subject click here.

Global Master’s Program

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded the University of Florida nearly $1 million for a new master’s program that will train students to assist impoverished populations through sustainable development. The degree is a joint initiative between the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for African Studies and will draw on the university’s expertise in conservation and sustainable development in Latin America and Africa.

Job Opportunities

Historian of Francophone sub-Saharan Africa
Africa Political Economy
Global Health
Islam & Muslim Societies in Africa
Medical Anthropology: Africa

Center for African Studies Events Schedule

Don't forget to visit our News and Events page here to see what is going on at the Center for African Studies.

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