The African Studies Center (ASC) sponsors conferences, lectures, exhibits, film series, and cultural performances throughout the year. These events are designed to foster understanding of Africa among members of the U-M community and the public and to advance the exchange of resources and knowledge between U-M and its partners in Africa.
In addition to our yearly programming, ASC considers funding requests to cosponsor lectures, events, performances, and activities that coincide with the our mission to promote a broad and deep understanding of the region. Request to cosponsor an event»
ASC Fall 2026 Research Colloquium Series: Health, Education, and Public Service in Africa
Bernadette Agbavor, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Simangele Mashazi, Stellenbosch University; Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana, University of Rwanda
This series features the Fall 2026 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) fellows and visiting Fulbright scholar, who will present their scholarly work. Each talk is designed to foster dialogue on important topics and share the scholars’ research with the broader U-M community.
Bernadette Agbavor, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
“Polymicrobial Infections in Tropical Ulcers: Impact on Wound Healing Dynamics”
Simangele Mashazi, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
“Multilingualism And Identity on South African Social Media: Social Media Stories of Learning Language”
Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana, University of Rwanda (Rwanda)
“The Impact of Tutors' Beliefs, Knowledge and Practices on Shaping ICT Integration in Pre-service Teacher Education in Rwanda”
Registration link: https://forms.gle/BkZ8wR9XVgCyVeJ18
Bernadette Agbavor, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
“Polymicrobial Infections in Tropical Ulcers: Impact on Wound Healing Dynamics”
Simangele Mashazi, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
“Multilingualism And Identity on South African Social Media: Social Media Stories of Learning Language”
Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana, University of Rwanda (Rwanda)
“The Impact of Tutors' Beliefs, Knowledge and Practices on Shaping ICT Integration in Pre-service Teacher Education in Rwanda”
Registration link: https://forms.gle/BkZ8wR9XVgCyVeJ18
| Building: | Weiser Hall |
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| Event Type: | Conference / Symposium |
| Tags: | African Studies, Lecture, Umaps Colloquium Series |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from African Studies Center, International Institute |
