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The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund 2025 is now open                                               

Applications are invited from pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge and African universities or research institutes, across all disciplines to initiate and/or strengthen research collaborations that address key challenges in climate resilience and sustainability. 

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The Social and Spiritual Life of Electricity in Tanzania’s Mission Hospitals Date: 29th January 5.00 pm

The Social and Spiritual Life of Electricity in Tanzania’s Mission Hospitals Date: 29th January 5.00 pm

Professor Vendelin Simon, University of Dar es Salaam and Dr Michael Degani, University of Cambridge will present the next Cambridge-Africa at Kings seminar on Thursday 29th January 5.00pm at the Audit Room at Kings College or online. All welcome.

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Cambridge-Africa Day 2026 will be on 16th June - Save the Date!

Cambridge-Africa Day 2026 will be on 16th June - Save the Date!

Registration details will be made available in the spring. In the meantime, please make a note of the date and we hope that you will be able to join us.

Cambridge-Africa Annual Report 2024-2025

Cambridge-Africa Annual Report 2024-2025

Read our Annual Report summarising our activities over the past year.

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 Postgraduate Research Symposium for African Scholars held on 30th June 2025

Postgraduate Research Symposium for African Scholars held on 30th June 2025

Photos of the successful and exciting Postgraduate Research Symposium can be viewed below

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Exploring the Potential  Health Impacts of  Electrifying Two-Wheelers  in Kampala, Uganda

Exploring the Potential Health Impacts of Electrifying Two-Wheelers in Kampala, Uganda

Read Dr Okello's report on reducing air Pollution in Uganda

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Cambridge Africa Day 2024

Cambridge Africa Day 2024

The Cambridge Africa Day 2024 was held on 18th June. Photos of the event can be viewed here.

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Evaluating the Impact of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund

Evaluating the Impact of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund

Read about the Impact of Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Funding

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 Cambridge-Africa Autumn 2025 Newsletter

Cambridge-Africa Autumn 2025 Newsletter

Keep up to date with our news

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Cambridge-Africa updates & blogs

Cambridge-Africa updates & blogs

Our Cambridge-Africa Updates page provides information on our recent work, project progress, blogs and collaborations we support.

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Cambridge-Africa is a University programme that supports African researchers and promotes mutually beneficial collaborations and equitable partnerships between Africa and Cambridge.

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