African studies: Far from desirable in the Australian tertiary system

Where have the opportunities to learn about Africa in Australian universities gone? It seems there’s a blind-spot when it comes to African topics, subjects and degrees. That’s the view of many students and academics who specialise in African studies.

 

Speakers:

• Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) of the University of Sydney and co-chairperson of the Africa Australia Universities Network
• Dr Tanya Lyons
• President of the African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific
• Professor John Hearn