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The latest updates from Cambridge Africa and our initiatives.
My PhD Journey: Lessons in Perseverance, Purpose, and Growth
I arrived in Cambridge on a crisp autumn afternoon in October 2017 and had my viva in October 2025.
My Elective Placement in the Central African Republic
My journey in infectious diseases started in a lecture theatre in Cambridge, but has led me to some incredible places with uniquely complex epidemiological and population profiles.
Symposium on African Literatures in Blida-2, Algeria
With the generous support of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund, Cambridge was able to co-organise and participate in a symposium on research and teaching in African literatures at the University…
My PhD Marathon
By Iyeyinka Kusi-Mensah I arrived in Cambridge for the first time on a sunny Saturday afternoon in late September 2018 to start my MPhil in Sociology.
My Cambridge Electives Experience: Growth, Learning and Inspiration
By Swabrah Masaba Halimah On 20th June 2025, I boarded the Uganda Airlines flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick.
Reflections From Cambridge-Africa Fireside Chats with Leading Experts from Mainstack and UNICEF
By Adeniyi Emmanuel (Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund Coordinator) In June 2025, the Cambridge-Africa Programme team hosted two fireside chats, bringing together African postgraduate scholars and industry leaders for insightful conversations focused…
Balancing Research and Motherhood at Cambridge
My journey to Cambridge began with a strong desire to research education for marginalised girls, particularly in Ghana, where I grew up.
The Anglophone Conflict in Cameroon - My Journey from Personal Experience to Academia
By Abii-Tah Bih, winner of the 2025 Dr Amit Bhasin Prize In November 2016, Anglophone Cameroonian lawyers and teachers staged peaceful protests against the socio-economic and political marginalization of English-speaking Cameroonians…
A wonderful research filled day with lots of talent
Postgraduate Research Symposium by Corinna Alberg Programme Manager, Cambridge-Africa On the 30th June, one of the hottest days of the year, we gathered at Hughes Hall College, Cambridge, to celebrate the wonderful research…
From Lab Bench to Global Health Impact: My Cambridge ALBORADA Research Journey
Developing a Vaccine Candidate for Onchocerciasis at Cambridge University By Dr Robert Adamu Shey, University of Buea, Cameroon A Dream Opportunity Realized When I received the news about the selection of my research proposal…
2025 Cambridge University Nigerian Society (CUNS) Democracy Day Panel: Documenting Actionable Interventions
Authors: Muhammed Alakitan, Ademola Aiyenuro, Omowonuola Adekanmbi, and Favour Kayode Every year, the Cambridge University Nigerian Society (CUNS) convenes a democracy-themed panel event to commemorate Nigeria’s fourth republic, which started on…
Coming to Cambridge - life changing experience of a Cambridge-Africa scholar
Arriving in Cambridge in 2019 remains one of those life-changing moments that words cannot fully capture.