IADS-UNILAG Hosts Inaugural Lagos Conference, September 25–27
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos, presents the inaugural 2025 Lagos Conference, themed: “Our Lagos, Their Lagos.” Date: Thursday, September 25 – Saturday, September 27, 2025Opening Time: 10:00 a.m.Venue: Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre, University of Lagos The Lagos Conference will bring together over 100 scholars, activists, and leaders for a critical exploration of Lagos’ identity. Discussions will engage with the city’s heritage, disputes, migration patterns, and the urban and […]
“IADS is a Model of What Research Should be in the University”, UNILAG VC says at IADS 1st Open Day
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has described the Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), UNILAG as a shining example of what research and researchers should aspire to in the University. She stated this on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the maiden edition of the Institute’s Open Day held at the IADS Gallery, J. P. Clark building, UNILAG, Akoka. While emphasizing the importance of Africans owning Africa’s […]
IADS-UNILAG HOSTS OPEN DAY, APR. 23
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos, cordially invites members of the university community and the general public to its Open Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Established in 2017, the IADS has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic research institutes on the continent, with a clear mandate focused on Research (70%), teaching (20%), and Advocacy(10%). In 2024, the Institute proudly marked its seventh anniversary, celebrating years of […]
UNILAG Hosts Activities to Celebrate World Wetland Day 2025, Feb. 1
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host a series of activities to celebrate World Wetland Day 2025 on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the GL Clinic and IADS Research Hub, St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, UNILAG. Organised by the Society for Ecological Restoration (University of Lagos Student Chapter) in collaboration with Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), UNILAG; Lekki Bird Club and RAMSAR Convention Secretariat, Switzerland, the event has the theme: Protecting […]
IADS-UNILAG Announces Jacob Katumusiime as Winner of 2024 Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis Award
The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS), University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced Jacob Katumusiime, of the Institute of Social Research, Makerere University, Kampala, as the winner of the 2024 Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D. Thesis Award in African Studies. The Director of the Institute, Professor Muyiwa Falaiye, made the announcement on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the J.P. Clark Building of the Institute. Jacob Katumusiime, from Uganda, is the first non-Nigerian winner of the […]
