David Kerr

Head of Programmes at @Africa_Oxford and Research Associate at
@go2uj writing about sound, popular culture, urban space, conviviality

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Applications are open for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship programme until 15th May 2026. A great opportunity for African researchers to be a fellow @UniofOxford for a year. Click here to see the range of partnerships we have and to apply: https://t.co/CmpmjwLyY8

[Ana Lucia Araujo, PhD @araujohistorian]

African-based scholars: applications open for the University of California, Berkeley Center for African Studies Visiting Fellowships, 2027 https://t.co/Shrg1WVCVG

[Duncan Omanga, PhD @dan_omanga]

The @UCBAfrica Visiting Fellowships 2027 CFA are
here,

https://t.co/bxptp8hus9

[Gates Foundation Africa @GatesAfrica]

📢 We’re Hiring | Senior Communications Officer
📍 Abuja, Nigeria
🗓 Deadline: 25 March 2026

The Gates Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Communications Officer based in #Nigeria to lead strategic communications in the country.

This role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact communications strategies, work with leading experts across Africa and globally, and contribute to initiatives tackling poverty, disease, and inequity.

If you are passionate about using communications to drive meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
🔗Find more information here: https://t.co/9GycbEETup

[Ṣeun Williams @WheelHelms]

PHD STUDENTSHIP CALL

I am currently accepting applications for a Ph.D. Studentship on NTDs in West African Public Health HISTORY.

Full tuition waiver + €25,000 p.a. stipend + €4,000 p.a. research costs.

Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Kindly help reshare.

https://t.co/OSBGzh8ytq

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Fellowship opportunity for early-career faculty from India & Africa working on applying AI to critical challenges.

Climate change, environment, & biodiversity
Food & water security
STEM applications in biomedical research

Closes 23 Feb @MawazoInstitute

https://t.co/SCv7K0VQLZ

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Looking forward to AfOx insaka Friday 6th Feb 5.30pm at @KelloggOx Talks on 1) using AI to predict soil erosion risk in Tanzania 2) how women's knowledge of plants in South Africa can offer us innovative approaches to address climate change

Register here: https://t.co/APCvVE58iP

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Applications will open soon for AI in Science Faculty Fellowships aimed at early-career faculty from India and Africa working on the applications of AI to address global challenges. Join our final info sessions to learn more (Jan 26 - 10am GMT).

https://t.co/qAVVwLSVgS

[𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑂𝑘𝑖𝑏𝑒 @TheSummerUKnow]

A fully-funded global opportunity in Oxford, UK for journalists. Apply for the Reuters Institute Fellowship.

Duration: 3 - 6 months

The fellowship covers:
flight
Visa cost
Monthly stipend to cover housing, meals and other personal expenses

Deadline: February 13, 2026

Link: https://t.co/YSWd1kvSaH

[CRASSH, Cambridge @CRASSHlive]

CRASSH is inviting scholars from the Global South to apply for funded Visiting Fellowships in Cambridge in Spring 2027

The fellowship theme is 'Enslavement: histories, legacies and afterlives'

⏳ Apply by 16 Feb 2026
https://t.co/JWA85sf5yj

[JamaicaMnanda @JamaicaMnanda]

It's #BandcampFriday which means 100% of your spending goes to the artist. Which makes it a great time to support your favourite artists and get some of those street sounds from Dar es Salaam Tanzania

https://t.co/egBoc7DL4L

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Looking forward to hearing @sowetokinch perform at @StJohnsOx @UniofOxford this Wednesday 5th Nov (7.30pm): Tickets are free, you can register here:

https://t.co/qNdT0rQD2u

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

This Thurs 30th Oct (6pm) we're screening a documentary about the history of hip-hop in Tanzania @wshed Bristol. Part of @jwilli7 @ahrcpress & @dfg_public project about hip-hop culture’s fifth element: knowledge. Free entry & food provided by @EastJikoni

https://t.co/2IayBZdOOt

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Thursday 30th Oct (6pm-late) we are screening a documentary produced and directed by @KeyCorrigan about the early history of hip-hop in Dar es Salaam at @wshed #Bristol - free entry and food provided by @EastJikoni

https://t.co/2IayBZdOOt

[David Kerr @DavidKerr_1]

Looking forward to screening a documentary about the early history of hip-hop in Dar es Salaam - tomorrow - Friday 24th Oct 2025 (6–8 pm) in the Garden Quad Auditorium at @StJohnsOx Free and open to all!

https://t.co/NFfmEnT4N5

[Ernest Aryeetey @ProfEAryeetey]

You are cordially invited to follow this event live on ISSER’s YouTube channel at https://t.co/YUSHNcOMzI

[Ife Institute of Advanced Studies @ifeias]

We are Hiring!!!

IIAS is hiring a Part-Time Programme Coordinator for the project "In Support of African academic diaspora engagement & mentorship training". 20hrs/wk, commensurate salary. Apply now!
Start date: Dec 1, 2025.

Details in attached Document!

#IIAS #JobOpening

[CaribOx @CaribOxford]

🔔Attention researchers in the Caribbean who would like to pursue research in collaboration with the
@UniofOxford

Apply for a Travel Grant https://t.co/czMYQtZEeT
Apply for a Visiting Fellowship https://t.co/EhAq7OKcVP

Deadline⏰Friday 19th Sept, 17.00 BST

#CARICOM #Caribe

[CPRE Oxfordshire @CPREOxfordshire]

This Thursday 👇

[CaribOx @CaribOxford]

🌎Caribbean scholars—@uniofoxford is calling! Apply now for the #CaribOx 2026 Fellowships & Travel Grants 🌐10 months virtual & funded Oxford research trip✈️
📩[email protected]

Deadline: Friday 19 Sept 2025

#AcademicOpportunities #CaribbeanResearch #OxfordUniversity