The Centre for African Studies at the University of Leeds (LUCAS) is an interdisciplinary centre that brings together scholars with an active interest in Africa from across the University

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Explore your options for studying Africa at the University of Leeds

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African Studies Bulletin

The Leeds African Studies Bulletin publishes cutting-edge work in African studies, and has included pieces by many distinguished African writers and Africanist scholars over the years.

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Yorkshire African Studies Network (YASN)

Africanists in Yorkshire’s universities are carrying out an exciting range of world-class research in a wide range of disciplines

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Events and News

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Please join us on Tuesday 9th May 16:00-17:30 (BST) for a research seminar with Dr Nathan Suhr-Sytsma (Emory University) who...

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Please join us on Thursday 9th March 16:00-17:30 (GMT) for a research seminar with Dr Diana-Abasi Ibanga who will speak...

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In this seminar, jointly hosted by the Centre for Religion and Public Life and the Leeds University Centre for African...

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Please join us on Thursday 1st December, 11.30 am (GMT) for a research seminar with Dr Mikel Burley who will...

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The Leeds University Centre for African Studies and the British Institute in Eastern Africa are hosting an interdisciplinary writing and...

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LUCAS is currently recruiting a lecturer in Global African Studies. This is newly created permanent position that will help us...

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LUCAS / LAHRI Virtual Research Fellow Dr Robert Kuloba Wabyanga (pictured) visited West Yorkshire in late January for a research...

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We are delighted to welcome Dr Tendai Mangena to the University of Leeds. On 1 February 2023, Dr Mangena is...

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