African Studies Centre UofT

✨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

📣 Summer opportunities with the African Studies Centre! 🌍📚 Hiring for AFR280Y1: Introductory Swahili: 📇 Course Instructor: unit1.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/posting/49152 📇Teachers Assistant : unit1.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/posting/49153 🗓 Deadline: April 3, 2026, 11:59 PM Apply & share! #africa #uoft #hiring

@KhethiweAS Hello/Jambo Thank you for sharing your interest in teaching the Swahili course please register using this link unit1.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/posting/49152 We have posted the Job ad for this course which also includes a TA position. It is in our most recent posts. Thank you !

Hi, do you already have an instructor for the Introductory Swahili course or can submit my formal request to teach it? I'm a native speaker & I can lead a quite interesting discussion🙂. Wasalam!

@safiyaaaay 🙌🏽🙌🏽

I'm teaching a **fully virtual** African Studies course this summer! It counts towards History program requirements too. Space still available 👇🏾

#africa #uoft #hiring

✨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! 🌍💕

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: forms.office.com/r/XwtHBR85zt #uoft #africa

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

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 forms.office.com/r/FBKUSNruMa #uoft #Africa

Congratulations to Dr. Kariuki Kirigia for his impactful work !

Event Postponed! Stay tuned for the New date.

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the African Studies Centre! ✨🎄 Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here’s to a bright and inspiring New Year ahead! 🌟 #Holidays #Africa #UofT #Africanstudies

Please join us to view this art exhibition By Visual Artist and African Studies Student, Shayna Rivelle! 🕗Date & Time:  Monday, April 28| 2:00PM – 5:00 PM 📍 Location:  Women & Gender Studies (WGSI) Lounge, Above D.G. Ivey Library, 20 Willcocks Street, Toronto ON

We’re thrilled to invite you to Africa Day Canada 2025, a bold two-day experience designed to ignite collaboration, elevate voices, and accelerate impact across Canada and the African continent. Registration links Day 1: lu.ma/1acat38g?local… Day 2: lu.ma/15rp7jsd?local…

The African Studies Centre is seeking a Teaching Assistant for AFR280Y1: Introductory Swahili. Unit 1 for the upcoming 2025 summer session. Apply here : https:// unit1.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/posting/41077 Deadline : March 28, 2025

You are warmly invited to attend DHALINYARO: A screening and Conversation with Director Lula Ali Ismail happening at Innis Town Hall ( 2 Sussex Ave), on Wednesday March 19, 6:30pm Register Here - eventbrite.ca/e/dhalinyaro-a…

Please join for a Language Immersion Day! 🗓March 1, 2025 🕗When: 10AM-4PM |@New College Lunch provided! RVSP ASAP. Limited spots. Only 15 students per class. forms.office.com/r/aFP2qUSSqL

Please join us for Dr. Samar Al-Bulushi's talk: War-making as World making DATE : March 7, 2025 🕗 TIME: 3:00PM – 5:00 PM 📍 LOCATION: Jackman Humanities Building, Room 100A 170 St. George St., Toronto, ON, M5R 2M8(Map) RSVP : forms.office.com/r/hCnic5SPtk

Congratulations to the African studies center for ranking top in Student course evaluation! Grateful to our wonderful faculty and students that make the centre an inclusive space for academic engagement. Read more here: thevarsity.ca/2025/02/03/stu…