Objective
Kyoto University will launch an “Interdisciplinary Unit for African Studies,” with a kick-off ceremony organized by a group of Africanists at the Camphora restaurant on the University’s main campus. The Unit aims to connect the University’s research, education, and public service activities related to Africa across departmental boundaries, as well as serving as a hub for all members of the KU community with a connection to the continent.
Program
18:00：Registration
18:05：Opening remarks
18:10：Congratulatory remarks by Prof. Mitsuhashi, Deputy Director of International Strategy Office, Kyoto University
18:15：Congratulatory remarks by Prof. Oussouby Sacko, Kyoto Seika University
18:20：Introduction of Interdisciplinary Unit for African Studies
18:30： Speech by President Yamagiawa
18:30～20:30：Buffet party
Time & Place：
14, July, 2016（Thu）18:00～20:45 at Restaurant Comphor
