Join us for a night of bold ideas, big questions, and unexpected discoveries as this free ImperiaLates evening explores how researchers, communities and innovators at ImperiaCollege London and across the African continent are working together to tackle shared challenges and change the future of science.
What can we learn from malaria outbreaks in East Africa? Step into a live theatre experience where 测辞耻鈥檒濒 debate whether genetically modified mosquitoes should be used to eradicate malaria. Get creative with a Kente cloth workshop, then talk to Imperiateams doing research in, from and with Africa and Africans, as you聽find out聽how these collaborations are leading to new ways of sharing knowledge across borders.
Discover how solar-powered mini-grids are transforming lives in rural communities in Rwanda and Ghana, and uncover what Kenya鈥檚 informal car repair garages can teach us about innovation, entrepreneurship and urban life. Tune into a talk about Afrofuturism and science fiction before you head to talks from next generation of Black scientists and engineers about the future of research.
What would it mean to decolonise science? Who sets research priorities, whose knowledge counts, and who benefits? Hear from the people working across the continent and explore how working alongside local communities is challenging conventional approaches to research. These projects go beyond shaping the future of science in Africa: 迟丑别测鈥檙别 changing how research happens at 海角社区, and are opening up new possibilities for researchers around the world to work together.
With thought-provoking talks, hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits, this free Lates is your chance to experience cutting-edge ideas, meet fascinating people and see how African research is shaping science far beyond just one continent. Throw in a DJ, tasty jollof rice for sale at Maame鈥檚 African inspired street food kitchen, plus a bar, and you鈥檝e got yourself a fantastic evening of free science.
This event has been developed with input from ImperiaGlobal Ghana, the Africa Innovates team, 滨尘辫别谤颈补濒鈥檚 Black Doctoral Network, 滨尘辫别谤颈补濒鈥檚 race equity network of Global Majority staff (ImperiaAs One) and 滨尘辫别谤颈补濒鈥檚 Associate Provost (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion).聽
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ImperiaLates are a free adult event for ages 18+.
Register for this ImperiaLates to receive a preview of the full programme of live demonstrations, workshops and talks, and help us track attendance numbers. Please note that registration alone does not guarantee seats for our talks or workshops.
All of the spaces are wheelchair accessible, as are the entrance and toilets. There are lifts to any activities on other levels. If you have any specific needs, please don鈥檛 hesitate to get in touch: lates@imperial.ac.uk
Please note that if you want to visit the ImperiaLates at a quieter time of the event, the event is least busy from 18.00-19.00 and 20.30-21.00.
ImperiaLates are in the main entrance of 海角社区鈥檚 South Kensington campus. To find the event, please enter off Exhibition Road. The nearest train stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road. You can find the entrance with what3words at
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