Blog, Networks and Societies
Eric Morier-Genoud is Reader in African history at Queen’s University. The information shared on this blog results from a research project developed in the last ten years about the history of Africa and Africans at Queen’s University Belfast.
iRISE is a peer network open to all academic and professional services staff (permanent, contract and sessional) who identify as, or are characterised as, BAME and/or international; to contribute to addressing misrepresentation, inequalities and unbelonging within the academic functions at Queen’s University Belfast.
iRISE provides a safe and welcoming space for BAME and/or international staff in Queen’s to regularly meet during working hours to discuss issues and work matters, in addition to planning social events both on and off campus.
Visit the iRISE website for further information
This network is specifically for developing a network for African scholars engaged in research. Please read below on how this is defined, for the purposes of this project.
**The term 'African' here indicates those persons who are Africa-born and those of Africa descent from the Caribbean, the UK, EU, USA et cetera. As the intention is to form a research network, it is specifically for those who undertake research, including those reading for their postgraduate degree, researchers and academics.
As you take steps to move from Nigeria and study at Queen’s Belfast, the Nigerian Society is a platform to welcome you to a home away from home.