Reimagining Knowledge for Africa's Development: Some Thoughts from Professor Toyin Falola's Work

Discussing Toyin Falola The Department of Political Sciences invites you to a public lecture: Reimagining Knowledge for Africa's Development: Some Thoughts from Professor Toyin Falola's Work Speaker: Professor Serges Djoyou Kamga (University of the Free State) Discussant: Professor Abiodun Salawu (North-West University) Guest of Honour: Professor Toyin Falola (University of Texas at Austin) Africa's development has long been a topic of discussion, and Professor Toyin Falola's work has shed new light on this issue. His ideas on reimagining knowledge and its application in Africa are particularly noteworthy. By exploring different approaches to knowledge and its dissemination, we can unlock Africa's potential and pave the way for a brighter future. Let's delve into Professor Falola's work and see what insights we can gain. Prof Serges Kamga is full Professor of Human Rights Law and Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State, South Africa. He is Vice President of the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers and a member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Constitutional Lawyers. Prof Kamga's research demonstrates a profound and sustained commitment to advancing knowledge across disciplines including human rights, development studies, international affairs, the African renaissance and illicit financial flows and their impact on human rights in Africa. Prof Abiodun Salawu is Professor of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies and Director of the research entity, Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) at the North-West University, South Africa. He has taught and researched journalism, media and communication for three decades in Nigeria and South Africa and practiced journalism in Nigeria. Prof Salawu has to his credit, scholarly publications in academic journals and has edited/co-edited eleven books and authored one. Date: Monday 13 May 2024 Time: 15:00 - 16:30 (SAST) Venue: Javett Art Centre-UP, University of Pretoria and Online via ZOOM: https://up-ac-za.zoom.us/j/94581288049?pwd=dVN4T1ZkeDJNT05wQ21YNXZUYzE2dz09  RSVP Follow this: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu8dG0vqcwrZvW_jzR8A9qYY0v6IXc1OhHA1-sfA8F5ZlzxQ/viewform Enquiries: Ms. Rina Du Toit: rina.dutoit@up.ac.za Mr Paseka Gaola: paseka.gaola@up.ac.za You can update your preferences or unsubscribe