2026 Carter Conference Photos

Wednesday April 15, 2026

UF’s Carter Conference brings leading researchers together to discuss water across Africa

Friday April 10, 2026

The 41st Gwendolen M. Carter Conference convened interdisciplinary experts to examine African waters. Support from the UF Water Institute enabled participation from African scholars, enriching global and local perspectives.

Closing the Gap Between Research and Real-World Policy

Thursday April 9, 2026

On Friday, March 27th, students and faculty gathered in Grinter Hall for From Research to Policy, a two-part event that moved from small-group student discussions to a closing faculty roundtable.

2026 Pre–dissertation Research Award Recipients

Wednesday April 8, 2026

The Center for African Studies is proud to congratulate the recipients of the 2026 Pre–dissertation research award Recipients. We look forward to seeing the impact of their summer work.

2026 Summer Travel Award Recipients- Poynor & Beilstein Burgess

Wednesday March 25, 2026

The Center for African Studies and the Department of History came together to celebrate the retirement of Professor Emerita Nancy Rose Hunt with an evening of student scholarship, reflection, and gratitude

A Celebration of UF African History

Tuesday February 24, 2026

The Center for African Studies and the Department of History came together to celebrate the retirement of Professor Emerita Nancy Rose Hunt with an evening of student scholarship, reflection, and gratitude

From Research to Policy: An Interdisciplinary Graduate Workshop – Call for Participants

Wednesday February 4, 2026

This event will provide guidance to UF graduate students conducting Africa-related research, with aims to address these and other issues involved in designing effective and impactful policy strategies. In a plenary panel, Professors Renata Serra, Terje Ostebo and Sebastian Elischer will share experience and lessons about reaching policymakers.

Sawubona! Dr. Zoe Groves

Tuesday February 3, 2026

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Zoë Groves, a distinguished historian from the University of Leicester and Research Associate at the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research in South Africa,

Sebastian Elischer’s latest publication in Democratization

Wednesday January 21, 2026

CAS congratulates Sebastian Elischer on his recent publication in Democratization. In the article, “Towards Praetorian-Led Electoral Authoritarianism? Examining the Post-Coup Transitions in Francophone Africa,” Elischer analyzes how military-led regimes in Francophone Africa navigate post-coup transitions, offering critical insights into evolving forms of electoral authoritarianism.

Robin Poynor Student Travel Fund Announces First Award Recipients

Tuesday January 20, 2026

The Center for African Studies is delighted to announce the first two successful recipients of the Robin Poynor Student Travel Fund, established to honor UF Emeritus Professor Robin Poynor’s lifetime of achievements in the field of African cultural research.

Lens on Africa Graduate Research Video Competition 2025 Winners

Tuesday January 20, 2026

UF Virtual Exchange for Public Health

Tuesday January 20, 2026

Student Spotlight – December 13, 2025

Saturday December 13, 2025

Phumelele Ndlela is a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) for IsiZulu in the Program in African Languages (PAL) at the Center for African Studies at the University of Florida.

CAS Annual Fall Party 2025

Friday December 12, 2025

As we approach the holiday season, we’re taking a moment to look back at our Fall Party 2025. It turned out to be one of our most memorable yet. This year’s venue, the Florida Gym, brought an unexpected but welcome change of scenery, quickly becoming a vibrant backdrop once the room filled with the energy of our CAS community.

University of Florida’s African Studies Faculty and Students Make a Splash at ASA Conference

Wednesday December 10, 2025

The strength and quality of UF African Studies was on full display at the 68th annual meeting of the African Studies Association, held in Atlanta from November 20th-22nd, 2025.