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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What stories shape leadership? Join us on 8-9th July 2026 for the fourth annual James McCune Smith Conference at the University of Glasgow. #JMSConference #JamesMcCuneSmith

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The JMS Network event series will also be back at on Thursday 26 March from 6-8pm in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre. We're joined by Lez Henry who will be talking to JMS Scholar, Adèle Oliver. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jms-networ...

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JMS Network with Professor William Lez Henry

We are delighted to welcome Professor William Lez Henry to our JMS Network Series.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Join us on Friday 20 March for a special JMS Network collaboration with the AI Connects event series, with the University of Salford's Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon and hosted by JMS Scholar, Pheona Matovu. 6-8pm in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jms-networ...

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JMS Network and AI Connects: Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon

Join us to welcome Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon for a special JMS Network x AI Connect event with JMS Scholar, Pheona Matovu.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Delighted to announce that our next guest in the JMS Network series will be Enoch Adeyemi, in conversation with JMS Scholar, Anesu Matanda Mambingo. Join us in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre in-person or online 6-8pm on Thursday 26 February.

A graphic digital flyer which shows a portrait of Enoch Adeyemi wearing a shirt, tie and suit blazer. The graphic background shows muted blue and yellow tones. The overlaying text reads, "Hosted by JMS Scholar, Anesu Matanda Mambingo. JMS Network Event featuring Enoch Adeyemi, chartered accountant, founder of Black Professionals UK, author and host. February 26th 6pm to 8pm. Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre, G3 6AW. Online option via Zoom."

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The deadline to apply to the JMS PhD Scholarships is coming soon - apply by 31 January. So if you or someone you know is interested in PhD study with us, tap the link in our bio to find out more, or get in touch with us at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Augustina’s research uses Health Data and Artificial Intelligence tools to address health inequalities in various kinds of cancer including leukaemia and breast cancer among female Black Africans. @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar Augustina Ugwu in front of a light grey backdrop. She wears an ornate top with several shades of pink, and with white with structured shoulders and bow tie both embedded to the garment.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Please welcome Christopher Reid, a JMS Scholar in the first year if his PhD. Chris is investigating the racial genealogies of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic from 1660s-1820s. @uofgartshums.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar Chris Reid sitting in his home study. In the background is a full bookshelf with various texts and personal items. He wears a ribbed, green quarter-zip jumper.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We’re thrilled to share the incredible work of JMS Scholar Meshach Lee, who recently completed an internship with EPIC – the Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks. @epicscotland.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

Image shows JMS Scholar Meshach Lee standing inside of a large marquee. He wears black shorts and a white, linen short-sleeved shirt with glasses and a necklace. In the background is a large EPIC Scotland marketing display behind a short stage platform holding a podium, round table and with a mobile television screen to the side.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Interested in applying for our JMS PhD Scholarships for Black UK Students? We’re holding applicant information sessions so join us to find out more about PhD study and funding! @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar Nkechi First in the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. In the background there are research office spanning multiple levels and she is leaning with one arm on the metal handrail of a glass banister. She wears a frilled, black blouse and blue trousers with red squares.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available! Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026. @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar Chris Reid in the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. He wears a black, quarter-zip jumper and is sitting at a small, round, white table near an upper level window, holding a tall, white mug.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Ifunanya Nduka is a new JMS Scholar joining us this year. Through the School of Health and Wellbeing, she investigates facilitators and barriers to accessing healthcare services among marginalised women in the UK. @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social

Image shows a professional portrait of JMS Scholar, Ifunanya Nduka, in front of a plain white backdrop. She has long brown hair and wears a long sleeve, white, collared shirt with front pocket.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our next guest in the JMS Network series will be Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan in conversation with JMS Scholar in Physics, Roselyn Nmaju. Join us in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre in-person or online on Thursday 27 November 6-8pm.

Image shows a professional portrait of Dr. Sofiat Olaosebikan in front of a marbling stone-coloured backdrop. She wears a large pendant, and is dressed in formalwear of varies olive shades including a dark blazer, bright jumpsuit and earthy head scarf.

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Jason Newton @jasonisotopes.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The JMS scholarships fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social in any research area. Anyone interested in projects involving stable isotopes - particularly ecological applications, please get in touch with me.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University. Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB #PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We're thrilled to be joined by Marwa Osman whose research looks into degradation of the p53 protein as a potential approach to cancer therapy. @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgchem.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar Marwa Osman indoors in front of a window on a bright day. She wears a light brown head scarf, black top and glasses.

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 24/10/2025

Paul Gordon has just joined his son Montel as a UofG PhD scholar. Both are part of the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship programme, pursuing research shaped by lived experience and cultural insight. More: gla.ac/4hzMvne Photo: Martin Shields

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Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling

Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programme’s inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

With the academic year now underway, we're delighted to be joined by JMS Scholar, Valerio Lhamine. He joins the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences' School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine to research in Ecology. @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

Image shows JMS Scholar, Valerio Lhamine, in a natural outdoor environment. He wears aviator-style glasses and a blue, yellow and black plaid flannel shirt.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This coming Black History Month's edition of the JMS Network series will see Dr Shantel George in conversation with JMS PhD Scholar in History, Taylar Carty. Join us from 6-8pm on Thursday 30 October in Kelvin Hall. @uofgartshums.bsky.social

Image shows Shantel George in a serene and natural environment. She wears a white top and a sage green backpack.

Image shows Taylar Carty outside and underneath an awning with tenement buildings and a church in the background. She wears a black top and an autumnal-coloured garment over this, with sunglasses above her head, hoop earrings and a silver necklace.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Martin Kalemba is one of the many talented students to be joining us this year. Through the JMS Scholarship, he will be part of the Adam Smith Business School in the College of Social Sciences, researching African Kingdoms as Resourceful Corporations. @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar, Martin Kalemba, smiling toward the camera. He wears a clubmaster style of glasses and a black crewneck top with white intersecting lines.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Nkechi First is a filmmaker, writer, and media practitioner with a passion for storytelling, gender representation, and African cinema. We're delighted that she will join the JMS PhD Scholarship Programme in the School of Culture & Creative Arts. @uofgculture.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar, Nkechi First, sitting for a professional portrait in front of a cool, muted backdrop. She has long hair and one visible dangling, gold earring. She wears a black, long-sleeved top with puffed, gathered shoulders.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Please welcome Tyler England to the JMS PhD Scholarship, joining us via the School of Social & Political Sciences in the upcoming academic year. @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Image shows JMS Scholar, Tyler England, wearing a black crew neck shirt, smiling to the camera in bright daylight. In the background is the upper corner of a white room revealing a tall plant and there is a painting of a rural nightscape on the wall.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We are delighted to welcome new JMS Scholar Michelle Amoah. Michelle graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in Biomedical Science and is currently completing her Master’s in Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Glasgow with @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social

Image shows Michelle Amoah smiling towards the camera in front of sepia tone background and wearing a formal, collared shirt.

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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Beautiful end to the fantastic @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social conference, with the incredibly talented Adam Heron performing a very rare piece from Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a Franco-Guadeloupean composer. Adam's PhD work is bringing back to the spotlight. Thx to organizers- very inspiring few days.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

💥1 DAY TO GO!! Day 2 of #JMSConference2025 is packed with inspiring sessions, vibrant discussions, followed by a stunning closing performance! 🎟️ There’s still time to grab your FREE ticket - follow the link below! #Blackscholarship #Glasgowevents #Unconference

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! #JMSConference2025 is almost here. Expect an inspiring welcome, powerful keynotes, presentations, exhibition of the groundbreaking research-in-process of JMS Scholars! 🎟️ Free tickets via the link below. #JMSConference2025 #BlackScholarship #GlasgowEvents

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

🎉 3 DAYS TO GO! We’re counting down to #JMSConference2025, a two-day celebration of bold ideas, visionary research, and transformative conversations. Go over to our website for the full schedule or scroll up to see programme highlights! You don’t want to MISS it!

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Be part of this vital conversation at #JMSConference2025 with Dr Mavis Machirori & Dr Chisomo Kalinga, hosted by Prof.Jason Gill. Inspired by the legacy of James McCune Smith, we'll explore how narrative, identity & culture intersect to reimagine healthcare in Black communities.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

What does it mean to disrupt with purpose? Briana Pegado leads ‘Make Good Trouble’ on Day 2 of #JMSConference2025, a workshop on disrupting with care, leading with purpose & crafting futures rooted in justice, equity & growth. ✨Join us, this is the kind of trouble worth making!

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

DAY 2 at #JMSConference2025 We're beyond excited to welcome a powerful panel of change-makers joining Dr Peggy Brunache for a vital conversation on building lasting systems that protect, support & celebrate the future of Black academia. 📢 Don't miss it!

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sigourney Bonner to #JMSConference2025! ✨A Cancer researcher, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree, and Co-Founder of Black in Cancer, Sigourney brings science + justice to the fore. Join us June 25–26 as she shares her journey at the intersection of science and social justice

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We are thrilled to announce Irenosen Okojie MBE as one of our keynote speakers at #JMSConference2025! A genre-defying author and founder of Black to the Future festival. Irenosen is redefining how we imagine story, culture, and identity. ✨ Join us June 25-26 2025 and be part of the conversation

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Professor Christopher Jackson to #JMSConference2025! A leader in geoscience and passionate communicator, he’ll share insights on science, sustainability, and shifting how we see the world. ✨Join us this June 25-26 as we explore transformation from the ground up!

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 05/06/2025

Glasgow Science Festival begins today 🥳 Running from the 5th - 15th June, with most events being FREE - you don't want to miss this! 🔬🧪 The UofG Tower and Main Building were lit #GlaSciFest blue yesterday to mark the occasion. 🤩 Full programme ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

University of Glasgow Tower and Main Building lit blue to support the launch of this year's Glasgow Science Festival

Glasgow Science Festival takes over the Glasgow Botanic Gardens with dozens of activities linked to botany, biodiversity, sustainability, health & wellbeing.

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum exploring the theme of technology, innovation, engineering, transport and renewables.

Germs Galore with researchers from the University of Glasgow at the Botanics

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

What happens when we move beyond traditional conference formats? #JMSConference2025 will once again feature an Unconference, a dynamic space for open dialogue, workshops, and collective knowledge-making. 📢Let's question, disrupt, and reimagine together. ✨ Book your tickets now!

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 15/05/2025

Registration is now open for our third annual James McCune Smith conference on June 25 and 26! Join us to celebrate and amplify the voices and visions of Black scholars, thinkers, and changemakers. Learn more ➡️ gla.ac/3FjU82a @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 14/05/2025

Last week, @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social Scholar @meshachlee.bsky.social was featured on Channel 5 News, demonstrating the work he and others are doing as part of the @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social project to track mosquito populations in Scotland. Watch ➡️ media.pressdata.co.uk/viewbroadcas...

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The stories we tell shape the futures we create! At #JMSConference2025, we'll dive into this year's theme: "From the Fringe to the Future: Reimagining Our Narratives of Tomorrow". Together, we will challenge perspectives and discuss how today's bold ideas shape the future.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

We're so excited to introduce our next guest, Dr Victoria Okoye @ogoegbunam.bsky.social to the JMS Network series. This time we're at the luscious Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre on Thursday 29 May, so join us in person or online from 6-8pm for our last public gathering of the academic year!

Image shows Dr Victoria Okoye standing underneath a tall tree as she looks down coyly smiling towards the camera at her waist. She wears a black and white striped top, and a necklace which holds a number of yellow-green coloured chunky discs. The sky above is overcast and bright, radiating downward through the tree's leaves and to Victoria.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

📅 Have you marked your calendar yet? Stay in the loop with all things #JMSConference2025! Join the JMS Network mailing list to receive your official invite to the conference, latest updates and more. #ScholarsInAction #ConferenceSeason #BlackScholarship

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Join us for our next JMS Network gathering with Dr Adetunmise Dada in conversation with our JMS scholar, Rosie Nmaju! This month's gathering will be 6-8pm on Wednesday 30 April at The Advanced Research Centre (ARC). @uofglasgow.bsky.social #BlackInSTEM #BlackInPhysics #BlackInAstronomy

Image shows Dr Adetunmise Dada standing face-to-camera in front of a white panelled wall. He wears a white shirt with a black striped tie, grey blazer and an Institute of Physics lanyard.

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd Annual JMS Conference is happening on June 25-26, 2025! Get ready for an incredible lineup of speakers, groundbreaking research from our scholars, and insightful discussions. Stay tuned for more details! #JMSConference2025 #ScholarsInAction #HoldTheDate

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Come to our next JMS Network with Marlene Smith and Chizu Anucha! We're delighted to invite you to join us at Kelvin Hall or online next Thursday 27 March 6-8pm for another edition of our JMS Network in-conversations.

Image shows Marlene sitting with her back to a wall on a foldable metal chair in her studio. She wears white overalls for painting, and her work, 'Good Housekeeping III (2023)' is against the wall at her side. The space is filled with visual arts materials and personal items, and the window looks out toward a bright, sunny day. Marlene Smith in her studio, 2024. Image commissioned for frieze. Photograph: Vanley Burke

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Steveen Ulysse @skju.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Get your ticket - see you on Thursday

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Dr Tiffany Vlaar @tiffanyvlaar.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

📣 Hiring! Reach out to discuss PhD opportunities to work on mathematics of deep learning and climate change AI at @uofglasgow.bsky.social Curious? Drop me an email (with motivation and CV attached) and find more info on my websites: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/math... and tiffanyvlaar.github.io

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ExaGEO DLA @exageo-dla.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

📣 Six Weeks Remaining to apply for fully funded PhDs for September 2025 Entry via the ExaGEO DLA 🌍💻🧠🧑‍🎓 www.exageo.org

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Tickets are still available for our next JMS Network gathering later this month! Whether joining online or in person, book your free ticket HERE: events.bookitbee.com/college-of-s...

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James McCune Smith Network Event - January 2025

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Steveen Ulysse @skju.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

👋🏽 - I’m a postgraduate researcher looking at Afro Diasporic Religious Practices, focusing on how these practices impact practitioners’ daily lives. My work also looks at bodies of water as means of knowing. Let’s connect! #academicsky

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