Research

Africa and the Atlantic World, 1450 - 1850

Filed under: C, Atlantic history, African history, Slavery, Imperialism, World history

Taking place at the Centre of African Studies 22nd and 23rd June 2012

The Cambridge Graduate Workshop for Maritime and Oceanic History, in participation with the Centre of African Studies Cambridge, are happy to present the conference ‘Africa and the Atlantic World, 1450-1850’. This conference will bring Africa into a more central place within Atlantic studies and offer a forum where academics can come together and display some of the most innovative and exciting research currently being conducted across the UK and abroad.

Download a copy of the most up to date programme here

Delegate fees for both days of this event are £12, and you can register online. Click here to book now. Speakers and Chairs have been registered for free. There will be a dinner on the first night of the conference for those who wish to attend, further details and prices regarding this will be provided nearer to the time.

For information about staying in Cambridge, including accommodation, please refer to Visit Cambridge or Cambridge Rooms.

Organising Committee

Edmond Smith

Richard Blakemore

Joshua Newton

email: africaatlanticconference@gmail.com