Monday, 20 May

Africa Week: Open Africa, Open World

Learn about - and celebrate - the strengths, diversity and impact of African scholars, organisations and partnerships (Photos: Baile Ali)

By University of Leeds

Date and time

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00 - Fri, 24 May 2024 03:30 GMT+1

Location

Esther Simpson Building, University of Leeds

University of Leeds campus Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom

Agenda

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday 22 May Reimagining Institutions of Higher Education

10:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Opening & discussion - Higher Education Systems: Teaching and Scholarship

1:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Panel discussion - Research Partnerships and Collaboration

3:20 PM - 4:45 PM

Women in Leadership

5:10 PM - 6:00 PM

Drinks reception - Hyde Park Picture House

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cinema Africa! film screening

About this event

3 days 17 hours

Join us for Africa Week - a week-long programme that includes an inspiring student conference, a thought-provoking three-day conference and a vibrant community day.

For more details, see the Africa Week website.

Programme

Wednesday 22 May

Conference Day 1 | 09:00 - 18:00 Theme: Reimagining Institutions of Higher Education

18:00 Cinema Africa! Film screening, Hyde Park Picture House

Thursday 23 May

Conference Day 2 | 08:30 - 17:00 Theme: Democratizing Knowledge and Leadership

Friday 24 May

Conference Day 3 | 08:30 - 15:00 Theme: What’s Next for Education in Africa?

Saturday 25 May

Community Day | 08:00 - 16:00 Theme: Celebrating Africa

A day of celebration and exploration, including African dance, music, stalls and storytelling workshops.

Organised by

University of Leeds