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This project brings together chapters written by 17 women former guerrillas from uMkhonto we Sizwe, the African National Congress military wing and the Azanian People’s Liberation Army (APLA) and...
As former President of Stockholm University, stepping down on Jan 31 2025, my first concern will be to write a brief chapter to a new History of the University, to be published for its 150 year anniversary...
A supernova explosion marks the spectacular end in the life of a massive star. Supernovae are the main sources of chemical elements that make life possible, responsible for regulating star formation in...
The nature of the tackle in rugby exposes players to high risk of injury – specifically head injuries and concussions. The current project will have two aims – i) Evaluate the effectiveness of...
Avian malaria and flaviviruses are widely distributed vector-transmitted infections that can affect the fitness of birds and the later can also cause significant human disease. These pathogens have a range...
A story set in contemporary Sierra Leone about a group of politicians who view themselves as leading a prosperous and progressive country versus those of the masses, the citizens, whose experiences differ....
This is a pivotal moment for the study of slavery, in historical and contemporary form across a range of comparative law contexts. In historical form, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres...
Injuries are one of the leading causes of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. High quality and accessible healthcare systems are needed to reduce...
Mental disorders such as Schizophrenia affect up to 5 million in Africa and epilepsy is the most widespread neurological disorder on the continent. Despite these impressive numbers the research and funding...
With this project I aim to outline the unwritten history of civil aviation in East Africa. I use this history as a lens to take a fresh look at some classic questions as follows: how did the human fascination...
X-ray imaging is a workhorse in the clinic due to its speed, low cost and relative simplicity. However, the absorption contrast mechanism conventionally used has essentially remained the same since the...
The global population is projected to increase from 8.1 billion in 2024 to 10.2 billion in 2100. Most of this growth, particularly after midcentury, will take place in sub-Saharan Africa. In light of this...