Water security and climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

High levels of rainfall variability are magnified in the response of river discharges and lake levels creating major challenges to ongoing activities to achieve water security in sub-Saharan Africa.


AgroecologyNow! Agroecological Transitions-Transformations for A more Just and Sustainable Food System

In this Seminar, the AgroecologyNow! group at CAWR will present a framework they have developed for understanding and enabling agroecology transitions-transformations. This material is being developed into a book that will be published in the coming year.


The Living Classroom Film by GardenAfrica (GardenAfrica Films)

The Living Classroom is the cumulative result of GardenAfrica’s learning and work alongside agroecology specialists and training organisations in sub-Saharan Africa since 2001. GardenAfrica is a UK NGO that collaborates with in-country partners to co-design and develop initiatives that promote plant-based solutions to address everyday challenges.


Midlands African Studies Hub (MASH) Conference

Following the establishment of the Midlands African Studies Hub (MASH) in Birmingham in September 2017, we are holding a one-day conference at Coventry University on the theme of ‘Contesting Injustice: People’s mobilisation from below’ and invite you to submit a paper proposal. 


Research on Africa Seminar (CURAS 2018)

Across many departments and research centres in Coventry University are researchers undertaking varied and sometimes interdisciplinary research projects on Africa that aligns with the research interest and agendas of other fellow researchers. Thus, the idea behind CURAS 2018 is to bring together researchers in Coventry University undertaking research in Africa.


The Big Question: What has Grenfell Tower taught us about housing, racism and social justice?

The inferno that engulfed the Grenfell Tower was a personal disaster for the many who lost their friends and families. The subsequent analysis and media frenzy highlighted issues of housing, social justice and racism.