Leeds University Centre for African Studies
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Leeds University Centre for African Studies (LUCAS) is an interdisciplinary centre at the University of Leeds
, and has members from a variety of faculties who share an interest in African Studies. The English, Geography, History and Politics and International Studies (POLIS)
schools at the University of Leeds are all closely linked to LUCAS. The current director is Professor Jane Plastow.
LUCAS runs a seminar series every year, currently chaired by Dr. Gabrielle Lynch, and invites speakers on a variety of topics around the general theme of Africa
. In 2009, LUCAS ran a conference on Democratization in Africa: Retrospective and Future Prospects, which attracted academics from around the world.
The centre has close links to the Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE)
, the deputy chair of which is Professor Ray Bush
and the position of chair was previously held by Professor Lionel Cliffe, both of whom are members of the LUCAS advisory board. Furthermore ROAPE hosted a series of panels at LUCAS' 2009 Democratization in Africa Conference.
LUCAS also publishes an annual Leeds African Studies Bulletin
.
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
, and has members from a variety of faculties who share an interest in African Studies. The English, Geography, History and Politics and International Studies (POLIS)
School of Politics and International Studies
The School of Politics and International Studies is part of the faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law at the University of Leeds...
schools at the University of Leeds are all closely linked to LUCAS. The current director is Professor Jane Plastow.
LUCAS runs a seminar series every year, currently chaired by Dr. Gabrielle Lynch, and invites speakers on a variety of topics around the general theme of Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. In 2009, LUCAS ran a conference on Democratization in Africa: Retrospective and Future Prospects, which attracted academics from around the world.
The centre has close links to the Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE)
Review of African political economy
The Review of African Political Economy is a refereed academic journal covering African political economy. It is published quarterly by Taylor & Francis since 1974...
, the deputy chair of which is Professor Ray Bush
Ray Bush
Raymond Carey Bush is a professor of African Studies at the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. He is also a member of the Leeds University Centre for African Studies advisory board and deputy chair of the Review of African Political Economy . Bush is married...
and the position of chair was previously held by Professor Lionel Cliffe, both of whom are members of the LUCAS advisory board. Furthermore ROAPE hosted a series of panels at LUCAS' 2009 Democratization in Africa Conference.
LUCAS also publishes an annual Leeds African Studies Bulletin
Leeds African Studies Bulletin
For the African Studies Bulletin published by the African Studies Association see African Studies Bulletin.The Leeds African Studies Bulletin has been published by Leeds University Centre for African Studies since 1964. Besides recording activities and other news relating to African studies at...
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