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Durham University has a long-standing history of engagement with Africa, including links to Sierra Leone and Nigeria dating back to the 19th Century. The University engages with African institutions through a number of bilateral partnerships as well as via our membership of networks such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Our academics work in partnership with counterparts across Africa to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, conflict resolution and infectious diseases, to name just a few. 

This section highlights some of the collaborative research and other activities with our partners in the Africa region.

Africa

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)

Durham University is proud to support the work of AIMS. The core function of AIMS is the teaching of a one-year taught Masters course, drawing on lecturers from all over the world to support the delivery of programmes at centres in South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, Rwanda, Ghana and Tanzania. Durham Mathematicians have been involved with AIMS since shortly after its foundation in 2003 and the University continues to support AIMS' vital work through an institutional partnership signed in 2016.
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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences - AIMS

Collaborating for Impact

Explore a snapshot of our collaborative work with our partners in Africa

Decent Work Regulation in Africa

DWR-Africa centres on effective regulatory strategies for decent work in the in southern Africa, with a particular focus on the garment sector.
Lesotho Workshop

South Sudan: Historical and cultural resources for governance and peacebuilding

Exploring the historical and contemporary role of chiefs (known as ‘traditional’ or ‘customary’ authorities) in governance and justice in South Sudan
A photograph of a group of participants at a workshop in South Sudan,

Animals, Livelihoods and Wellbeing in Africa

Our Anthropologists are reappraising human-animal relations for improved outcomes for health and livelihoods across Africa
People putting on face masks

Youth Engagement and skills acquisition within Africa’s transport sector

Examining the experiences of young women in both using, and working within, the transport sector in Tunisia, South Africa and Nigeria.
A crowded bus in Africa
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African Students and Scholars

Each year several hundred students from some 25 African countries join our vibrant academic community. We also have a range of scholarship opportunities available to applicants from Africa, including Chevening and Commonwealth partnership awards and the prestigious the Ruth First Scholarship.

Explore our International Scholarship Pages Check out our International entry requirements
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Alumni in Africa

We are proud of our growing community of alumni from across Africa. Our Alumni Office and International Office teams regularly engage with former students in major cities across the continent.

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Partner with us

We are always keen to hear from peer institutions in Africa who are keen to collaborate in research and education.

Interested to partner with us? Contact us