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AfOx supports academic and research collaborations between African institutions and @UniofOxford, and is the hub for all things Africa in Oxford
Oxford, England
Joined October 2016
📢 Calling all African researchers! . The 2024/25 #AfOxVisitingFellowship at @UniofOxford is open for applications. Develop new collaborations and grow your networks. 🌍 Open to all disciplines!. Apply now! . #ResearchOpportunity
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Scholarships available for African Students at the University of Oxford >.
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.@Ndjodi_ML recently completed his DPhil looking at the right to water under the Namibian Constitution & international law. He hopes to contribute to improving constitutional law, human rights & criminal justice legal systems through academia & practicing law. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Are you an African researcher with a PhD degree (or equivalent)? If yes, check out the AfOx Collaborative Fellowship which is open to all disciplines! .For more information and to apply visit
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Prof. Iruka Okeke(@iruka_okeke) will present on ‘What is pathogen genomics telling us that we don’t already know? . Prof Okeke is @gatesfoundation Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellow @UniIbadan. FORA: Africa Conference:
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At the end of the first week of the Michaelmas term, all new students in @UniofOxford matriculate to mark their official membership in the university. It's such an exciting and unique experience!! .Happy Matriculation day to our 2023/2024 cohort. #AfOxScholar
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Congratulations to @FaithOsier, the first African and second woman to be elected president of the @iuis_online! Read how she plans to oversee an effort to train 1,000 African PhD students in immunology over the next 10 years here: .
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As the Vice President & Treasurer of @WorldBank, she managed a $200 billion debt portfolio & an asset portfolio of $200 billion. Now an academic scholar at @UniofOxford, the inspiring @aoteh will be delivering the closing keynote address at the #AfOxFORA.
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We have partnered with @NDMOxford to offer summer internships to undergraduate and Masters students from Africa. You will get the opportunity to work in a lab environment and live in Oxford for 8 weeks! To apply and find out more visit:
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Calling all academics and researchers based in African institutions! - The #AfOx Visiting Fellows Program is now accepting applications!. Deadline: March 11, 2018.
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AfOx fellowships are now open. We encourage applications across the full range of academic disciplines and to work with any researcher based at the @UniofOxford. Click on this link for more @OxUniMaths @ODID_QEH @OxfordLawFac @AfricaOxfordUni.@TORCHOxford
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Applications are now open . Apply now to study at the @UniofOxford. Click on the link below to find out more about courses, fees and funding, and applying to Oxford:
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We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with @ReubenCollege to support 4 African graduate students via the Oxford-Reuben Graduate Scholarship scheme during the 2021-22 academic year. Find out more about the scholarships & applications here:
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A warm congratulations to the new graduate students for their matriculation - welcome to Oxford! We are excited to get to know you and support your current and future research!
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We are delighted to announce the 2018 AfOx Visiting Fellows at the @UniofOxford .Our 13 fellows come from 12 institutions in 7 African countries! #AfricaOxford. Read more:
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We will be joining colleagues and students across Oxford tomorrow for a peaceful (& socially distant) protest tomorrow at 1pm at South Park, Oxford. #BlackLivesMatter @kevinmarsh8
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We are thrilled to announce that AfOx is now accepting applications for 2 Fellowship Programmes: The AfOx Visiting Fellows Programme and the brand new Senior AfOx Visiting Fellows Programme! Visit our website to find out more and apply:
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Applications for the AfOx visiting fellowship program are currently open. The fellowship is offered in partnership with @TORCHOxford, @ODID_QEH ,@AfricaOxfordUni ,@OxfordLawFac and .@OxUniMaths. More information is available here:
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Can archaeology reinvent itself to go beyond colonial applications & contribute to sustainable development? In collaboration with @chirikure & partners across the world, we will host monthly Globinars on the future of anthropological research.Find out more
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Today marks 100 years since women were formally admitted to @UniofOxford. 15 years later in 1935 Kofoworola Moore became the first Black African woman to graduate from Oxford. Learn more about Kofo's experience in Oxford & her life as an educator here:
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How do women's bodies come to be seen as unruly? At our insaka on July 8, Prof Dina Ligaga will explore how representations of women who transgress patriarchal norms in Kenyan popular culture influence our understanding of femininity & morality. Register:
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20 incredible African researchers have been selected for the AfOx Visiting Fellows Program. Their research ranges from radio astronomy & marine science to law & geography. Find our who they are & what they'll be doing during their time in @UniofOxford here:
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We welcome Dr Joan Mutyoba, Senior Lecturer at @Makerere. Dr Mutyoba is an AfOx Visiting Fellow at the @bdi_oxford, @Oxford_NDPH, @UniofOxford, as part of the Africa Oxford Visiting Fellowship Programme. More:
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Our Programme Coordinator @Kesh_Anne has been appointed as Pro-Proctor at @UniofOxford. She will serve along side an incredible team of 7 colleagues to fulfill her role that includes scrutinising procedures & student advocacy. Find out more on our website:
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.@sam_skmuchina has overseen the training of over 200 graduate interns, 100 Masters & 70 PhD students. He is a member of the AfOx Steering Committee & talked about successful research collaborations at the AfOx FORA: #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricansInOxford
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Terembe Maritim will study for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at @OxfordSBS, @UniofOxford. Terembe is a @MastercardFdn AfOx Scholar and a member of @MansfieldOxford. More: #AfOxScholar.#Kenya
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Join us for the 1st of 10 globinars on Feb 19th exploring how we can Africanise Archaeology & decolonise palaeoanthropology. Chaired by @chirikure, the panel will feature 6 topic experts from 5 countries. Register here:
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We're recognising Lucy Banda Sichone today,.she studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics, .@SomervilleOx. and was the first Zambian female Rhodes Scholar @UniofOxford .#AfricansInOxford #BlackHistoryMonth #WelcometoOxford
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Congratulations to all AfOx scholars who graduated last weekend. #AfOxScholar.#Africa.Picture: @Ruthnanje
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We are delighted to introduce the 2020 cohort of AfOx Visiting Fellows. This year 21 African researchers from 14 countries have been selected from a competitive pool of more than 200 applicants. Find out more about our Fellows here:
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Papa Kojo Botsio, (Ghana 🇬🇭, DPhil Education, @greentempleton) elected President of Oxford University Africa Society.
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Eslam Elbasheer will study for an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford. Eslam is a @MastercardFdn AfOx scholar and a member of @SomervilleOx . More: @OxfordMedSci .#AfOxScholar.#Sudan
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The Africa Oxford Initiative and The Oxford University Africa Society have signed an MOU towards supporting African scholars in Oxford.
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We are now accepting applications for the Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform. 50 Innovators with new solutions for Africa's health challenges will be supported in co-development of skills such as entrepreneurship & venture acceleration. Find out more:
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This year 13 researchers from 10 countries have been selected for the AfOx-Collaborative Fellowship. Their expertise include Chemistry, Physics, Global Health & Politics. While in Oxford they will be working with colleagues based at @UniofOxford to advance their research.
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At our live digital insaka on September 3, @gordon_awandare will talk about creating an environment of research excellence in African universities. Join us at 2pm BST, register here:
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Sainabou Laye Ndure(.@LayeNdure) is a @MastercardFdn AfOx scholar. Sainabou is studying the MSc in Genomic Medicine, at @ReubenCollege, @UniofOxford. Profile here: Apply here: #WelcomeToOxford .#AfOxScholar .#Gambia. #SDG4
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Patricia Mativo will study for an MSc in Environmental Change and Management at @oxfordgeography, @UniofOxford. She is a @MastercardFdn AfOx Scholar and a member of @OrielOxford. More: @oxsocsci .#AfOxScholar.#Kenya
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The @MastercardFdn Scholars Programs at the @UniofOxford, @Cambridge_Uni, @EdinburghUni, and @sciencespo invite you to a virtual information session on October 10th at 3 pm UK time. Register here:
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Today for #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate Kenyan immunologist, paediatrician and educator @FaithOsier. Faith is President, @iuis_online & Professor @TropMedOxford #AfricansInOxford. Hear Faith's Ted Talk here: @KEMRI_Wellcome @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT
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Oxford is currently home to 63 staff members (academics and researchers) from Sub-Saharan Africa. One of those being Professor Dapo Akande. He is, Co-Director @ELAC_Oxford & @oxmartinschool and a Yamani fellow @SPC_Oxford .#AfricansInOxford #WelcomeToOxford #BlackHistoryMonth
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We’re in Lagos - meeting Oxford African Alumni, Prospective Students of @UniofOxford, academics, researchers, and our partners in Nigeria. We were fortunate to get a guided tour of Lagos colonial-era architecture from The Facade Nigeria.
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Prof @George_Warimwe has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to science and medicine by the @royalsociety 👏George is a Principal Investigator at @KEMRI_Wellcome; Associate Professor at the @TropMedOxford & a former AfOx Travel Grant awardee.
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Excited to welcome Mwangi Mwaura as our new Student Engagement Officer at AfOx! 🎉. Mwangi supports African graduate students at @UniofOxford and across Africa, working closely with @OxfordAfriSoc & @Oxford_ACS. He’s currently pursuing his DPhil in Geography and the Environment.
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As @OxfordMedSci celebrates 100 years since women started receiving degrees in Oxford, AfOx Programme Coordinator @Kesh_Anne reflects on our progress so far and shares her aspirations for the future. Read more here:#100WomenOfOxfordMedSci #WomenInSTEM
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We are hosting an event on the role of African publishing in the knowledge production ecosystem and celebrating 40 years of Tanzanian publishers @MkukiNaNyota with speakers: @mkuki @NgugiWaThiongo_ @IssaShivji @ChambiChachage 2nd Dec 5pm GMT Register here:
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Welcome Dr Gibson Ncube, Lecturer at @StellenboschUni. Dr Ncube is currently an AfOx @TORCHOxford Visiting Fellow @OxfordModLangs, as part of the Africa Oxford Visiting Fellowship Programme. More: #AfOxVisitingFellow
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Meet the 5 winners of the VC's COVID-19 African Innovation Seed Fund. The winners have reimagined their research to address global challenges stemming from Covid-19, all while completing graduate courses at @UniofOxford. Find out more about the winners:
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What can we do to overcome scientific colonialism for African archaeologists to gain equitable access to costly equipment to advance their research? Join the 3rd globinar this Friday as a panel of experts explore a way forward for the future of archaeology
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We celebrate @nomfundo_ram. Her research interests include anti-discrimination law, critical race & feminist legal theory. At the #AfOxFORA last year, she introduced a framework to achieve equality in classrooms. #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricansInOxford
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Congratulations Dr @nomfundo_ram 🎓 Nomfundo has successfully completed her DPhil on a transformative approach to affirmative action in South Africa. While researching for her DPhil, Nomfundo also worked at AfOx to implement support programmes for African students at Oxford.
🎉A very excited, thrilled and warm congratulations to former blog editor @nomfundo_ram on successfully passing her DPhil viva and on her fabulous research on a transformative approach to affirmative action in South Africa!🎉
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The AfOx KTPS fellowship provides 4-year funding for stipend, tuition, lab expenses, training, and conference travel. It includes a yearly return flight to Africa, mentoring, social activities, and partnerships with colleges. More at
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Welcome Dr Tolulope Osayomi, a Lecturer at the @UniIbadan, as a 2023 AfOx Visiting Fellow. He is an AfOx @TORCHOxford Visiting Fellow at @OxfordHistory, @UniofOxford, as part of the Africa Oxford Visiting Fellowship Programme. More: #AfOxVisitingFellow
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Speaker Alert!. Associate Professor Divine Fuh(@divinefuh) will present on ‘Decolonial personhood and new imaginaries of (un)being. Divine is a Director @huma_africa, University of Cape Town . FORA: Africa Conference:
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Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former president of Botswana. PPE, @UnivOxford, 1965 .Won @Mo_IbrahimFdn Prize in 2008.#BlackHistoryMonth
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We are delighted to announce 6 African graduate scholarships, awarded in partnership with the Standard Bank Africa Chairman's Scholarship, Oppenheimer Fund & AfOx. They support 6 incredible scholars studying a diverse range of subjects. Find out more here:
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Our next Globinar on the Future of Archaeology in Africa will take place on April 23rd. Join us as a panel of experts explore a way forward for African researchers to access costly technology & equipment for research. Register:@chirikure @TORCHOxford
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Are calls for the return of Benin bronzes new or have they been tried & tested before? At our insaka Dr Terri Ochiagha,@RHULEnglish will talk about a movement started in 1930 for the restitution of Nigerian art & the conflicts unleashed in its wake.Join us:
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AfOx @UniofOxford and @ReubenCollege scholar Buthaina Eltigani is studying the MSc International Health and Tropical Medicine. A medical doctor who worked in Khartoum, Buthaina aims to pursue a career in public health following her studies in Oxford.
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#BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate Director of @KEMRI_Wellcome, Nairobi @EdwineBarasa. Edwine's research focuses on Health Economics. He has recently been appointed as Visiting Professor @NDMOxford for his contribution to teaching & research.#AfricansInOxford
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Meet the 34 Innovators supported by the AfOx-Health Innovation Platform to develop new solutions to Africa’s health challenges. From devices & diagnostics to vaccines & therapeutics, they are working to improve health outcomes across the continent:
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Today we celebrate @HabibaDaggash who holds Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in engineering science with First Class Honours from Oxford. Born in Nigeria, Habiba is studying the cross-section of technology & policy to develop climate change mitigation solutions. #BlackHistoryMonth
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We’re excited to welcome our 2024 class! 🎓 Starting tomorrow, we’ll introduce each scholar individually. #Oxford2024 #Scholars. UniofOxford, @africanoxford, @BlavatnikSchool, @OxfordLawFac, @OxfordSBS, @OxHumanities, @OxSocSciDiv, @OxfordScience, @OxAfricaSoc
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#AfricanHistory: @TheZeinabBadawi delves into the history of Africa for a brand new 9-part series on @BBCWorld .
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Working on your graduate application to Oxford? Please join us for this live stream at 1pm today! We will be answering some of your application questions with @UniofOxford graduate admissions personnel, current Oxford graduate students and members of @oxfordafrica!.
Once you’ve registered for your insaka ticket be sure to share this link with your friends and family who plan on applying to Oxford University! .We’re excited for this talk and hope you are too! .
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.@daisydoisy is a @MastercardFdn AfOx scholar.@daisydoisy is studying the Master of International Health & Tropical Medicine.@greentempleton, .@UniofOxford. Profile here: Apply here: #WelcomeToOxford .#AfOxScholar .#Malawi. #SDG4
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At our next insaka, our Programme Coordinator @Kesh_Anne will talk about AfOx's approach to advance equitable & sustainable research partnerships. Join us to learn more about our programmes, ethos and how you can be part of the vibrant AfOx community:
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#BlackHistoryMonth We celebrate @SimuChigudu- professor, author and medical doctor. His recently published book 'The Political Life of an Epidemic' is a study of social & political causes & consequences of Zimbabwe’s cholera outbreak. Find out more here:
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AfOx is thrilled to be nominated in the “Promoting Equality and Diversity in Learning and Teaching” category at the @UniofOxford Vice Chancellor’s Diversity Awards tonight. #AfricaOxford
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Applications for the Chevening Scholarship are now open! The Scholarships provide full financial support for a Masters degree in a UK university, including Oxford. Find our how to apply here:
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AfOx is delighted to introduce the Oxford University Africa Society (@oxfordafrica)Executive Committee for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Today for #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate @KaleMorategi. In addition to studying for her DPhil at @oxfordgeography, Mora works with AfOx to engage with African graduates in Oxford & deliver academic and social programmes for them: #AfricansInOxford
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Applications Open!. The AfOx KTPS Studentship, in partnership with Oxford's @KirOxford , is now accepting applications! . ✅ Fully funded 4-year PhD . 📽️ Watch the video for details: @Ruthnanje .@M_NinaHardy .@MarahChibwana .@ndorms.
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We celebrate award winning writer, poet & researcher @jcniala. JC writes about lesser told African stories & was Producer for the @WomenOfOxPod series till 2018. JC talks about African soldiers during World War1 at our insaka here: #BlackHistoryMonth
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A research scientist in infectious disease immune-epidemiology, @melissakapulu is studying malaria transmission to develop vaccine design. Melissa has graduated with a MSc in Immunology of Infectious Diseases @LSHTM & DPhil @JennerInstitute #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricansInOxford
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At our next insaka, @OforiattaAyim will talk about uncovering & reimagining narratives of Africa & its diasporas through a Pan-African Cultural Encyclopaedia, new models of museums & cultural institutions, writing, lecturing & filmmaking. Register here:
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We had a lovely time getting to know the 5 African postgraduate students interning with @NDMOxford this summer. Working with supervisors from the Nuffield Department of Medicine, their research includes immunology, genetics and molecular biology.
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The eight week long AfOx-ASC fellowship enables African social sciences and humanities researchers to spend time in Oxford to write a journal article or book chapter. The Fellows are mentored by a member of our @AfricaOxfordUni To apply visit:
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AfOx Catalyst Grants Applications Open. The grants support a variety of activities, including idea development, feasibility studies, workshops and conferences, and joint grant applications. Applicants may request up to £5,000 in funding. More :
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Are you interested in applying for the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford? Hear from four current MPP students about opportunities available to students at Oxford University. Watch here:
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We have opened our 2019 Visiting Fellowships programmes. Thank you to @AfricaOxfordUni @TORCHOxford @OxfordLawFac for partnering with us this year to allow us to offer 3 more fellowship schemes in addition to the AfOx collaborative fellowship.
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Afox and @KirOxford have developed a fully funded AfOx Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship that aims to build links between African Universities and Institutes and the Kennedy Institute at the @UniofOxford. Click the link for more info and how to apply:
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Join us tomorrow for our second Globinar on the future of archaeological research in Africa as experts from around the world explore how African archaeologists can leverage funding for research on the continent. Register here:
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Today we celebrate @NoorAbdisalan who's research interests include measuring access to health care, mapping malaria transmission & impact of malaria control interventions in Africa. He is also @KEMRI_Wellcome Fellow & Visiting Professor @TropMedOxford. #BlackHistoryMonth
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. @AfricaOxfordUni welcomes His Imperial Majesty The Ooni of Ife and a delegation from the great Yoruba Kingdom to @UniofOxford #AfricaOxford
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A medical doctor from Sudan & @OxIHTM graduate, @MonaIbrahim77 is working as a Research Officer at the @accelerate_hub. Mona talks to us about translating her learning in classrooms to practise in the real world. Read Mona's story here: #WomenatOxford
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AfOx Catalyst Grants Applications Open!. The grants support a variety of activities, including idea development, feasibility studies, workshops and conferences, and joint grant applications. Applicants may request up to £5,000 in funding. More:
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Meet Faisal Elfaki, a @MastercardFdn @AfOx_ Scholar from Sudan, studying Energy Systems at @oxengsci, @UniofOxford. He is at @ReubenCollege. More: Apply: #EnergySystems .#AfOxScholars.#WelcomeToOxford
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Mantate Queeneth Mlotshwa will study for the MSc in African Studies at the @UniofOxford.Mantate is a member of @StCrossCollege and @MastercardFdn AfOx Scholar. More: @oxsocsci .#AfOxScholar.#Zimbabwe
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The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted face to face engagement activities globally. At our insaka on Feb 4, @muhache, Head of Community Engagement at @KEMRI_Wellcome will discuss challenges faced by the institution & opportunities that arose. Register here:
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Pixley ka Isaka Seme. BA Civil Law, 1909. @JesusAlumni .First black lawyer in South Africa, and a founder of the ANC.#BlackHistoryMonth
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"Meet Christian Amouo, a @MastercardFdn @fOx Scholar from Cameroon, studying an MBA at @OxfordSBS, @UniofOxford. He is at @@ChCh_Oxford. More:Apply: #MBA .#AfOxScholars.#WelcomeToOxford
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This #BlackHistoryMonth we will be celebrating the achievements of Black students and researchers at Oxford & beyond. Pictured here is the @oxfordafrica committee. @oxfordafrica is a student-led Society, working to create a supportive community for African students in Oxford
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Edidiong is studying for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at @OxfordSBS , @UniofOxford . Edidiong is a @MastercardFdn AfOx Scholar and a member of @ReubenCollege . More: #AfOxScholar.#Nigeria
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Meet George Murichu, a @MastercardFdn AfOx Scholar from Kenya, studying Theology at @OU_TheoReligion, @UniofOxford. He is at @MansfieldOxford. More: Apply: #Theology .#AfOxScholars.#WelcomeToOxford
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