Calling all early-career academics, researchers, activists, and artists interested in urban theory in Africa! Apply now to be a part of the third UTA-Do African Cities Workshop in 2024, to be hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (29 Jan to 2 Feb 2024). Join us for a week of lectures, panels, debates, field trips, and more.
What is UTA-Do? Loosely translated from Sheng, the creole slang from Nairobi, as ‘what are you going to do about it?’ (rendered with a mischievous smirk), the UTA-Do workshop aims to create a space where young scholars theorise and valorise the various praxes that emerge through and with dynamic African urban spaces. We intentionally encourage scholars to engage with those who are doing – art and activism and (non) academia – in Dar es Salaam and other African cities in innovative ways, while asking the question: UTA-Do? The organisers also intentionally include those who are doing – art and activism and (non) academia – to engage with academic debates and theories. The weeklong programme is structured around theoretical inputs, discussion panels, writing sessions, field trips, and arts immersion activities.
WHO | Early career academics, researchers, activists, and artists interested in urban theory. Due to resource constraints, and to ensure deep engagement, we aim to have a group of 25 people.
WHERE | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (jointly hosted by Ardhi University and FES- Tanzania)
WHEN | 29 January to 2 February 2024
DEADLINE | Applications must be submitted online using the embedded link by 15 Sept 2023. Applicants will be notified by early-October 2023.
Please note: if selected, participation in the workshop is free. Unfortunately, acceptance to the workshop does not include financial support for travel, accommodation, or per diems.