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✨✨The African Studies Centre, U of T, St. George invites applicants for a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship — the Richard Rooney Postdoctoral Fellowship in African Studies 2026-2027.✨
⏰ Deadline: July 10, 2026
✨ Value: $70,000 (+ benefits)
▶️ Apply: https://t.co/RCgUgFMPSs

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African Studies Centre joins The Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP).

✨ Gain paid work experience
🛠️ Build essential job skills
🤝 Expand your professional network
🚀 Become career-ready
🗓️ Admissions: June 10 – July 10, 2026

Learn more at: https://t.co/sjn8KAK25o

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📣 Exciting news! The African Studies Centre has been ranked #1 at U of T by The Varsity based on student course evaluations across 69 academic units. 🥇🌍 Thank you to our incredible students and faculty! ✨

#Africa #africanstudies #uoft #trending #academicexcellence

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📣✨ Announcing our two amazing performers for the Graduation Reception ✨

Meet our featured performers:
🎤Performer 1: @wavyakz
🎤Performer 2: Rita Sande

🗓️ Only 8 days left
⏳ Registration closes May 19, 2026
🔗 Registration link https://t.co/NJ79lqyFkj

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🛎 Join us in celebrating our graduates and honouring the life of beloved Kalwa Tembo. ❤️💐❤️

❤️ GoFundme Link:
🔗https://t.co/53XUXEPscb

✍RSVP Link: https://t.co/NJ79lqyFkj

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🎓Join us for a memorable evening of joy and celebration of our amazing graduates! ✨✨

📆 When: Friday, May 22, 2026
🕑Time: 6PM-8PM
📍Venue: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks St,
University of Toronto

✍ Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 19, 2026
https://t.co/NJ79lqzd9R

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✨❤️We’re thrilled to celebrate a historic donation from alumna Dr. Afua Cooper in honour of the late Alpha Madiou Diallo. This gift will support African Studies students through a leadership and citizenship award. Thank you, Dr. Cooper, for your generosity and impact!❤️✨
#uoft

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🌍✨ Year 2 of Jollof Rice Wars/Peacemaking with chefs:

👩🏾‍🍳 Titylayo Yekini 🇳🇬 (@chophubca)
👩🏾‍🍳 Abrafi Akrofi 🇬🇭 (@ddelights_)

Organized by Prof. Marieme Lo & Alfred Oduro
Special guests: Erinayo, Fareedah, ASCU Team & African Studies Faculty

#uoft #africa #food #nigeria #ghana

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✨African Studies Centre Awards
4 awards for excellence, leadership & impact ✨

1️⃣ Ubuntu Award
https://t.co/fRPVn3y61T

2️⃣ Sylvia Beck Memorial
https://t.co/ZWEzYy5bMl

3️⃣ Community Leadership & Citizenship Award –
https://t.co/SniuHKLRGg

4️⃣ Excellence Award – Fall 2026

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@KhethiweAS

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📣 Summer opportunities with the African Studies Centre! 🌍📚

Hiring for AFR280Y1: Introductory Swahili:

📇 Course Instructor: https://t.co/x5UHxmGWy8

📇Teachers Assistant : https://t.co/vFq7gHsMJY

🗓 Deadline: April 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
Apply & share!

#africa #uoft #hiring

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@KhethiweAS Hello/Jambo

Thank you for sharing your interest in teaching the Swahili course please register using this link

https://t.co/x5UHxmGWy8

We have posted the Job ad for this course which also includes a TA position. It is in our most recent posts.

Thank you !

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@safiyaaaay 🙌🏽🙌🏽

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#africa #uoft #hiring

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✨Congrats to ASCU and co-presidents Erinayo and Fareedah on an electrifying AfroPulse 2026! 🎉

Kudos to Dami, the artistic director 👏🏽 for Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again, and to the amazing cast and crew! 🎭

Amazing work, thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable! 🌍💕

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Join us for a career and networking event with African Studies alumni through the backpack2Briefcase (B2B) program.

📆 Apr 7, 2026
🕑 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks St,
University of Toronto

✍️RSVP: https://t.co/A412hqR27b

#uoft #africa

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Hello students! Summer registration is open.

The African Studies Centre is offering two courses:

AFR290H1 – The Idea of Africa (online, with weekly discussion) and
AFR280Y1 – Introductory Swahili (online, asynchronous). Learn more and register today!

#africa #uoft #summer

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Join us for the African Studies graduates’ celebration and welcome back party ✨
Enjoy great food, vibes, and a DJ!

📆 Friday, January 30, 2026
🕑 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 William Doo Auditorium, 45
Willcocks St
✍ RSVP by January 28, 2026

https://t.co/ogqaMoU4ej

#uoft #Africa

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Congratulations to Dr. Kariuki Kirigia for his impactful work !

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#BRNBrilliance: A BRN IGNITE Grant project led by Kariuki Kirigia of @UofTArtSci examines how documents contribute to land dispossession in Kenya 🌍 https://t.co/W7eskDSfFt #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

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Event Postponed! Stay tuned for the New date.