The Institute of African Studies at University of Ghana was established in 1961 and opened in October 1963 by the first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
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Through his lens, Ghana was remembered.
Join us for an exhibition in honour of Gerald Annan-Forson.
Venue: Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana.
Date: 9th April - 9th May, 2026
@UnivofGh @univers1057fm
#ThroughHisLens #Photography
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@IASUG joins the university community to congratulate @UnivGh_VC on your election as Chair of the Counsil of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
We are proud of you!!!
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
Looking forward to an impactful tenure as Chair of @The_ACU Council.
I remain committed to strengthening collaboration and advancing higher education across the Commonwealth.
Read more: ug.edu.gh/news/ug-vice-chancโฆ
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Congratulations on your promotions.
We wish you the best.
@UnivGh_VC @univers1057fm @UnivofGh
#Ghana
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
25 Dec 2025
Wishing our cherished students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners a joyful Christmas and a season filled with peace, hope, and gratitude.
Thank you for being an integral part of the @UnivofGh community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Happy holidays to you all. We thank you all for your support. We will meet again the coming year. Enjoy the season and stay safe.
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
24 Dec 2025
Weโve commissioned the @UnivofGh Innovation Enclave, a world-class makerspace built in partnership with @imperialcollege and @kicghana. Designed to turn ideas into impactful solutions for Africaโs challenges.
#TransformativeStudentExperience
#EngagementAndPartnerships
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
24 Dec 2025
Christmas is here and the University of Ghana community ushered in the festive season with the annual Carols Night.
Read more: ug.edu.gh/news/ug-marks-chriโฆ
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You're invited to the Night of Rememberance for Gerald Annan-Forson who generously donated his entire collection to the @JHKArchives for research. We hope to see you there. @UnivofGh @UnivGh_VC @kpessawhyte @motcca_gh #GAF #photographer #Ghana #IAS
22 Nov 2025
Join us as we honor the life, legacy, and timeless lens of Gerald Annan-Forson.
All friends, colleagues, and admirers of his work are warmly invited to celebrate a legend whose images told our stories with depth and truth. @UnivofGh @ISDGhana @tv3_ghana
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We invite you all to participate in our upcoming workshop this coming Thursday on Advancing Discourse on Acts of Faith in Religious Spaces: Rituals, Abuse and Conflations of Crimes. @IAS_CJAS @CAS_SOAS @Udadisi @UnivofGh @Africaishome @kpessawhyte @aba_amfo @UnivGh_VC
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We invite you to a two-day conference on West African Women in Transregional History. It is going to be educative and insightful. Make time and join us this Monday and Tuesday at 9 am. @Africaishome @CAS_SOAS @IAS_CJAS @Udadisi @UnivofGh @aba_amfo @UnivGh_VC @tv3_ghana
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
23 May 2025
Build the leadership capacity you need for impact.
#LegonLeadershipAcademy
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
22 May 2025
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
23 May 2025
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We warmly welcome you back to campus as a new semester begins. We trust the break offered valuable rest, reflection and renewal.
Best wishes for a productive and fulfilling semester!
#TransformativeStudentExperience
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
23 May 2025
During a fishbowl panel discussion at the recent #DAAD centenary celebration, I advocated for international academic partnerships to be governed by respect for identity, cultural differences, and indigenous knowledge systems, with a commitment to long-term collaboration.
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
22 May 2025
@GETSPA_IAS notes: Africa's debt is a weight that presses down on the most vulnerable, suffocating progress and stifling hope. Letโs keep in mind that austerity measures are not just economic policies, they're moral choices that determine who bears the burden of debt.
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
20 May 2025
To celebrate 75 years of institutionalised sociological inquiry in Ghana, the Department of Sociology will officially launch its Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, 29th May 2025.
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
21 May 2025
Research at UG becomes impactful when knowledge drives innovation, informs policy and improves lives.
Strategic Priority 2, Objective 4 supports knowledge transfer to develop solutions that tackle real societal challenges.
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Institute of African Studies, Univ. of Ghana retweeted
20 May 2025
#ALD2025 in Accra, Ghana! 24th May! Join us at the DuBois Centre!!
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