Fifteen outstanding early-career African scholars selected to advance humanities research through the AHA–EHURA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. The African Humanities Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the AHA–EHURA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (2025/2026). Supported by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation (formerly Carnegie Corporation of New York), the fellowship brings
The African Humanities Association (AHA), through its Enhancing Humanities Research in Africa (EHURA) Project supported by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, successfully launched its Mentoring Webinar Series on May 14, 2026 with a thought-provoking maiden webinar on “AI Applications in Humanities Research in Africa.” The webinar brought together scholars, researchers, postgraduate
The African Humanities Association (AHA) successfully convened the inaugural AHA–EHURA Mentorship Workshop, bringing together 30 early- and mid-career humanities scholars from across Africa for two days of intensive mentorship, scholarly exchange, and professional development. Hosted at the University of Ghana, Legon, from June 30 to July 1, 2026, the workshop
As part of the Enhancing Humanities Research in Africa (EHURA) Project, the African Humanities Association (AHA) is pleased to introduce its Mentoring Webinar Series, designed to support the career development of early- and mid-career scholars across the continent.
This maiden edition focuses on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping research within the humanities. As digital transformation accelerates globally, this webinar provides a timely platform to explore how AI can be leveraged to advance scholarship, enrich methodologies, and expand the frontiers of African humanities research. Participants will gain insights into emerging trends, practical applications, and critical reflections on integrating AI into humanities disciplines.
Speaker: Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, (FGA) Topic:Reclaiming Voice in the Global Order: Language, Gender and the African Academy Thursday 23rd April 2026, 5:30pmVenue: Kwame Nkrumah Auditorium (GAAS Secretariat) Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81348082851 YouTube:https://youtube.com/live/ijo63CGttkk?feature=share Follow our social media handles viahttps://linktr.ee/gaasgh Produced by GAAS Digital (c) 2026
The Enhancing Humanities Research in Africa (EHURA) programme, an initiative of the African Humanities Association (AHA) supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, invites applications for the 2025/2026 Mentorship Programme. The Mentorship Programme is designed to support and advance female academics in the humanities and related social sciences by
The Enhancing Humanities Research in Africa (EHURA) programme, an initiative of the African Humanities Association (AHA) and supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, invites applications for the 2025/2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards. The fellowships aim to build research capacity, foster innovation, and strengthen networks of African scholars engaged in
The African Humanities Association (AHA), hosted at the University of Ghana, is pleased to announce the award of a $900,000 philanthropic grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the Enhancing Humanities Research in Africa (EHURA) project.The EHURA programme, an initiative of the African Humanities Association, will be implemented
At the Gala Night of the 12th edition of the Uganda Film Festival, held in Kampala on 6th June 2025, Prof. Dominic Dipio won two awards. One, for Best Animation film category where five films were nominated. Lia and Origa, the winning film, is an adaptation of a Ugandan (Ma’di)