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Institute of African Studies University of Ghana

Interdisciplinary research institute in Ghana

The Institute of African Studies, on the Anne Jiagee Road on the campus of the University of Ghana at Legon, is an interdisciplinary research institute in the humanities and social sciences. It was established by President Kwame Nkrumah in 1962 to encourage African studies.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1962Founded¹

Websiteias.ug.edu.gh

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Institute of African Studies — Photo: Rtevels, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Institute of African Studies, on the Anne Jiagee Road on the campus of the University of Ghana at Legon, is an interdisciplinary research institute in the humanities and social sciences. It was established by President Kwame Nkrumah in 1962 to encourage African studies.²

Timeline

1962Founded Founded¹

Links

Websiteias.ug.edu.gh¹
WikipediaInstitute of African Studies
WikidataQ16219415

Sources

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WikidataInstitute of African Studies University of Ghana on Wikidata
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WikipediaInstitute of African Studies University of Ghana on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsInstitute of African Studies University of Ghana photo by Rtevels, CC BY-SA 3.0