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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC)

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PARC embodies the University of Bristol’s cross-disciplinary commitment to promoting transformation in research collaborations with Africa. Funded by the Perivoli Foundation. parc.bristol.ac.uk

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 17h

Have you discovered the brand new Africa Charter independent website? 📍Resources page 📍Map and filter for browsing signatories 📍Forum for discussion and sharing good practice Visit now: africacharter.org #AfricaCharter @africacharter.bsky.social

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 23h

News on IOL about the Implementation Framework for the Africa Charter being launched yesterday at the signatories' inaugural forum ➡️ iol.co.za/capetimes/20... #AfricaCharter @bristoluni.bsky.social

UCT, Unisa and Bristol launch implementation framework for Africa Charter

UCT, Unisa and the University of Bristol have signed an agreement to advance the Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations and promote fairer international research partnerships.

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It has been great to join the @theeventsglobal.bsky.social World Academic Summit in Cape Town this week, co-hosted by @bristoluni.bsky.social and UCT. For more details of what was covered, see @bristoluni.bsky.social's press release: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/se... #AfricaCharter #THEwas

September: Government and civic leaders join THE World Academic Summit 2026 | News and features | University of Bristol

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happening this afternoon! 👇

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Great to be at the @theeventsglobal.bsky.social World Academic Summit with @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues and our co-hosts UCT. Some important discussions coming up on Knowledge, Justice and Futures - Universities in the age of intelligence. #AfricaResearch #THEwas www.uct.ac.za/research/the...

THE World Academic Summit | University of Cape Town

Information about the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) in Cape Town, 29 September to 1 October 2026

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

All Africa Charter signatories are warmly invited to our inaugural forum, following the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Cape Town, on 1 October at UCT - or join us online. #AfricaCharter @bristoluni.bsky.social

Poster for the event

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You can now read the Africa Charter for transformative research collaborations in Arabic. Take a look 👀 bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.bristo... #AfricaCharter

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Did you know that University of Bristol researchers are working with African partners in around 26 countries? Browse our searchable directory and connect: parc.bristol.ac.uk/directory-of... @bristoluni.bsky.social #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaResearch

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Directory of scholars

Scholars based at the University of Bristol are working on a variety of Africa-facing projects, covering a wide range of research areas.

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What is pluriversity? Join our next seminar to learn about expanding conventional understandings of what counts as research and whose knowledge is considered 'legitimate'. Weds 7 October, 13:00-14:30 UTC+1 Online or at @bristoluni.bsky.social parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/pluriv...

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Are you an Africa Charter signatory attending #THEwas in Cape Town later this month? Join our event on 1 October at UCT to launch: 🌍The #AfricaCharter website 🌍 An implementation framework parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/signat... @bristoluni.bsky.social

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Inaugural signatories forum: Towards a Community of Action

On 1 October 2026, the steering committee for the Africa Charter will convene an inaugural meeting of the Community of Signatories of the Africa Charter. The event will include the launch of the Afric...

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Just over a month now until the @theeventsglobal.bsky.social World Academic Summit in Cape Town, co-hosted by UCT and @bristoluni.bsky.social, and we are following it up with an inaugural forum for Africa Charter signatories. Find out more: parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/signat...

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Inaugural signatories forum: Towards a Community of Action

On 1 October 2026, the steering committee for the Africa Charter will convene an inaugural meeting of the Community of Signatories of the Africa Charter. The event will include the launch of the Afric...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Visa access, passport privilege & equity were recurring concerns at #DSA2026, with members reporting increasing challenges securing visas. We share some AGM perspectives and invite members to engage with us to on possible solutions: buff.ly/1YEhtq1

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Scholars at @bristoluni.bsky.social are working with researchers in 20+ African countries. Find out who they are here, in our new Directory: parc.bristol.ac.uk/directory-of... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaCharter

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Signatories and all those with an interest in the Africa Charter are invited to our event on 1 October at UCT to: 🌍Launch the #AfricaCharter website 🌍Consider the Charter's transformative agenda 🌍Launch an implementation framework parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/signat... @bristoluni.bsky.social

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Inaugural signatories forum: Towards a Community of Action

On 1 October 2026, the steering committee for the Africa Charter will convene an inaugural meeting of the Community of Signatories of the Africa Charter. The event will include the launch of the Afric...

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Africa Charter is now available as a MS Word Document - easier for translating and accessibility. Take a look here: parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/files/2026/0... 👀 #AfricaCharter #PerivoliFoundation @bristoluni.bsky.social

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🌍What is Pluriversity and how does it work? 🌍How can the philosophy of Ubuntu be applied to children's cycling? Find out in our autumn seminar series! #PARCseminars #PerivoliFoundation parc.bristol.ac.uk/community-of...

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Scholars at @bristoluni.bsky.social are working with researchers in 20+ African countries. Find out who they are here, in our new Directory: parc.bristol.ac.uk/directory-of... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaCharter

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A fantastic all-day seminar and a good opportunity to hear more about the Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations #AfricaCharter 🌍

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CGHE @cghe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢 Call for Proposals | CGHE 12th Annual Conference 2027 We're inviting proposals for panels, roundtables and other interactive sessions exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI, data and digital transformation in higher education. 🗓️ Deadline: 30 September ➡️ More info: tinyurl.com/y565j85m

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If you are in Bristol, 'Esther's Revenge' is an interesting play inspired by the true story of a Nigerian woman whose 1953 case in Lagos became a powerful story about betrayal, colonial injustice & survival. From Friday 24th at the Alma Tavern: www.tickettailor.com/events/almat...

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Buy tickets – Esther's Revenge - Pawstudios Africa – Alma Tavern and Theatre

Esther's Revenge - Pawstudios Africa – Alma Tavern and Theatre, Fri 24 Jul 2026 - Sun 26 Jul 2026 - 8pm Friday & Saturday | 5pm Sunday Brought to you by Pawstudios Africa - one of Nigeria's most d...

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Some great new #PARCseminars coming up this autumn! 👉Pluriversity in Practice (AFRIUNI project) 👉Ubuntu Cycling Education with African Schools parc.bristol.ac.uk/community-of... #AfricaCharter #PerivoliFoundation @BristolUni

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Plants, feminism and Africa...🌿 VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW for this fascinating #PARCseminars event on Global Herstoriography, with Professor June Bam of the University of Johannesburg. parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/community-of... @bristoluni.bsky.social #PerivoliFoundation

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PARC seminar series 2026

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Accelerating progress towards hepatitis B virus (HBV) elimination, working with @crick.ac.uk, Vestfold Hospital Trust & partners in Africa, with a @wellcometrust.bsky.social award! Read more: parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/07/03/w... #AfricaResearch @bristoluni.bsky.social

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Working with African partners on hepatitis B virus (HBV) research

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

PARC's Isabella Aboderin spoke at the MIASA conference at the University of Ghana earlier this month, which featured two panels on the Africa Charter. Read more on our blog: parc.bristol.ac.uk/2026/06/25/m... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaCharter @bristoluni.bsky.social

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MIASA Conference: Africa Scholars gather at the University of Ghana

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Read our latest Annual Report - a summary of all our work in 2025: parc.bristol.ac.uk/about-parc/a... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaResearch @bristoluni.bsky.social i

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Plants, feminism and Africa...🌿👭🌍 We have a fascinating #PARCseminars event coming up on Global Herstoriography, with Professor June Bam of the University of Johannesburg. 📅Weds 24 June ⏲️1pm BST Join us online or in-person: parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/parc-s... @bristoluni.bsky.social

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PARC Seminar 5 – Global Herstoriography: an African perspective through the lens of plants

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Lovely to come together with @BristolUni colleagues working on Africa-facing projects yesterday for lunch & some research-sharing! 🌍

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Film now available - of a fascinating #PARCseminars talk by Professor Shose Kessi of UCT on the real-life process of decolonisation in higher education: parc.bristol.ac.uk/community-of... #PerivoliFoundation

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We are very pleased to welcome @coimbragroup.bsky.social members the University of Padua & University of Salamanca as new signatories of the Africa Charter for transformative research collaborations 🌍 @usaloficial.bsky.social #AfricaResearch #AfricaCharter parc.bristol.ac.uk/africa-chart...

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

*NEWS* @bristoluni.bsky.social joins UNESCO UNITWIN Network on Epistemic Justice, with partners on 5 continents EpiNet will focus on equitable approaches to knowledge production 🌍 parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/06/05/b... #AfricaCharter @soebristol.bsky.social @unesco.bsky.social

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Bristol joins UNESCO UNITWIN network on Epistemic Justice (EpiNet)

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Africa Charter signatory? Don't forget to sign up for our online workshop on 1-2 July, where we'll be putting together a proposed framework for action 🌍 Read more: parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/online...

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Online workshop for Africa Charter signatories: Co-developing the framework for action

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

“By signing up to the charter, we send a signal that we acknowledge the stark imbalances and want to do something about them” Read more about why the Nordic Africa Institute signed the #AfricaCharter 👇 nai.uu.se/stories-and-...

Decolonising research partnerships: the ambitions of the Africa Charter - The Nordic Africa Institute

The Africa Charter for Transformative Research Collaborations aims to make international research partnerships more equitable and African-led. NAI became a signatory in 2025.

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Africa-based and interested in collaborating with Bristol researchers? PARC has launched a Directory of @bristoluni.bsky.social scholars working on Africa-facing projects that allows you to search by country or subject area 👇 parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/directory-of... #PerivoliFoundation

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join our PARC Seminar on 3 June! 📢A fascinating talk about the real-life process of decolonial reform at a university - for anyone interested in decolonisation or institutional transformation. Speaker: Shose Kessi, UCT When: 13:00 – 14:00 (BST) hybrid parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/parc-s...

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PARC Seminar 4 – The Decolonial Turn at UCT: Resistance and Reform

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

How does decolonisation work in practice? Hear from UCT Humanities Dean Shose Kessi on decolonial reform in higher education. #PARCSeminars 13:00 – 14:00 (BST), Weds 3 June - hybrid Sign up now: parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/parc-s... @bristoluni.bsky.social #PerivoliFoundation

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PARC Seminar 4 – The Decolonial Turn at UCT: Resistance and Reform

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Reparative justice, repair and equitable partnerships in higher education - read more about PARC's panel at the Reparative Futures international conference in Bristol. #PerivoliFoundation #reparativefutures @bristoluni.bsky.social 👉 parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/05/22/a...

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Society for Caribbean Studies UK @soccaribbeanuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

We are thrilled to be supporting the Festival of Black History on Saturday 6th September 2025 at Goldsmiths, University of London. It is going to be an incredible event - Booking is FREE but essential

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Did you miss our #PARCseminar with the Vice Chancellor of UNAM, Professor Kenneth Matengu? Catch up here 👇 parc.bristol.ac.uk/community-of... #Perivolifoundation #AfricaResearch

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Looking at how knowledge sovereignty in Africa has a knock-on effect on patents and self-reliance; our latest PARC Seminar was delivered by Prof Kenneth Matengu, VC of UNAM. More on our blog: parc.bristol.ac.uk/2026/05/06/u... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaResearch

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UNAM Vice-Chancellor delivers PARC Seminar on knowledge sovereignty

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Great to welcome Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice-Chancellor of UNAM yesterday for an interesting seminar on African knowledge sovereignty. Fascinating to see how the HE landscape of countries impacts their number of active patents (and therefore economical clout). #AfricaResearch

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

TODAY! Join us at 13:00 (BST) for an online lecture from Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of UNAM. Igniting a new debate about the importance of knowledge sovereignty. #AfricaResearch parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/parc-s...

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PARC Seminar 3: The case and possibilities for African epistemic leadership

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

*Sign up now* for this opportunity to hear the University of Namibia's VC Professor Kenneth Matengu talk about the future of African research, epistemic leadership & more! 📅 Weds 6 May ⏰ 1-2pm BST parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/parc-s... #PerivoliFoundation @bristoluni.bsky.social @soebristol.bsky.social

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PARC Seminar 3: The case and possibilities for African epistemic leadership

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

*Sign up now* for this opportunity to hear the University of Namibia's VC Professor Kenneth Matengu talk about the future of African research, epistemic leadership & more! 📅 Weds 6 May ⏰ 1-2pm BST parc.bristol.ac.uk/event/parc-s... #PerivoliFoundation @bristoluni.bsky.social @soebristol.bsky.social

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PARC Seminar 3: The case and possibilities for African epistemic leadership

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our May PARC Seminar with Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, speaking about African epistemic leadership. Details: 📅 Weds 6 May, 1pm GMT+1 📍 Online via Zoom or in person at @bristoluni.bsky.social

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PARC Seminar 3: The case and possibilities for African epistemic leadership

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Smart Worksheets to help students with maths - an interesting collaboration between @bristoluni.bsky.social, Rhodes University and the University of the Western Cape. More on our blog 👇 parc.bristol.ac.uk/2026/04/16/a... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaResearch

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Acclaim for research paper on Smart Worksheets in South Africa

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Coming up in May/June - more exciting seminars on Africa and the global research ecosystem 🌍 #PARCSeminars #AfricaResearch #PerivoliFoundation parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/community-of...

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The Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) is pleased to launch this seminar series as part of its mission to advance transformative partnership working with Africa.

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Lovely to connect with colleagues in Nairobi at the @theeventsglobal.bsky.social Africa Summit - read more about our panel on reparatory justice and equitable research partnerships: parc.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/04/10/r... #PerivoliFoundation #AfricaResearch

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Reparatory justice and equitable research – at THE Africa Summit

How can universities advance reparatory justice while building truly equitable research collaborations?

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Missed our PARC Seminars? Find out more about Africa's place in the global research ecosystem, & how we should be rethinking the ‘public good’ role of science. WATCH the films: 👇📽️ parc.bristol.ac.uk/community-of... #AfricaCharter #PerivoliFoundation #PARCSeminars @bristoluni.bsky.social

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PARC seminar series 2026

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Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our May PARC Seminar with Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia, speaking about African epistemic leadership. Details: 📅 Weds 6 May, 1pm GMT+1 📍 Online via Zoom or in person at @bristoluni.bsky.social

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PARC Seminar 3: The case and possibilities for African epistemic leadership

Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) @perivoliarc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

ICYMI - PARC's Isabella Aboderin recently addressed CIVIS - Europe's Civic University Alliance as part of their signing of the #AfricaCharter. The Charter has around 130 signatories globally 🌍

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CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance – signs Africa Charter

PARC Chair Isabella Aboderin welcomed CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance as a new signatory to the Africa Charter today. Speaking at the first African–European CIVIS Forum for Research and…

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