About Us
The Centre’s primary mission is to advance research and teaching on Africa while building deep academic partnerships with African scholars and institutions.
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Events
The Audrey Richards Annual Lecture in African Studies
21 May 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm Trinity College
Africa’s Pasts in Africa’s Future: A Conference Honouring John Lonsdale
22 May 2026 8:30am to 4:00pm Alison Richard Building
Africa’s Pasts in Africa’s Future: A Conference Honouring John Lonsdale
23 May 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm Alison Richard Building
Centre of African Studies Library
The African Studies Library supports research and teaching in the Centre and throughout the University with a particular focus on Africa south of the Sahara.