Made it to Adelaide just in time for golden hour π·π
#ASA2024
Our @natureastronomy.bsky.social Comment on #ASA2024 has just been published and reflects on our findings in applying new technologies like #VR to online #meetings and the main barriers facing widespread adoption of these formats. Hint: it's not the tech! Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #TFOM π
The TFOM team in avatar form posing in Spatial on top of the 3D ASA logo, designed by Emma Rehn and made into a 3D logo by Elizabeth Tasker. The logo considers of the letters A, S and A (for Astronomical Society of Australia), where the letters are decorated with artwork showing the ASKAP radio antenna, simulations of particle showers and the AAT 4m telescope.
A blended image where the top image is the in-person TFOM members sitting in front of the physical blue shaded IAU GA logo in Cape Town, and the bottom image includes the full TFOM team posing in Spatial, in front of and on top of the same logo reproduced in digital 3D by Aidan Hotan. The logo consists of the letters IAU GA 2024, with a colourful banner beneath, sponsor logos and the hashtag #astronomy2024.
Last year was a really busy year for us, especially in the #astronomy world π Two major #TFOM activities involved partnering with @astrosocaus.bsky.social on #ASA2024 and @astronomy2024.bsky.social on #IAUGA2024, and we have just had our findings released publicly π
Pic of my desk: includes coffee, note pad, ASA programme and badge
Back to my desk in Cambridge and reflecting on a really inspiring few days in Chicago for the African Studies annual meeting. Thank you to all who kindly took their time to meet at #ASA2024. Now back to the emailsβ¦
Had a good time at #ASA2024 #africanstudies.
My new book on the #nigeria #biafra #civilwar is on the way and you can pre-order it on Amazon or wherever you get your books.
Text: Bethwell A. Ogot Book Prize Finalist. Image: Book cover of Queer Objects to the Rescue.
Congratulations to George Paul Meiu on his book Queer Objects to the Rescue being named a finalist for the Bethwell A. Ogot Book Prize at #ASA2024! Learn more about the book here: https://buff.ly/3ZFaolR
What better way to attend ASA conference than to dress completely in Kaptan attire? :-)
Had an incredible time at #ASA2024 in Chicago, engaging in panel discussions and networking!
Today's African Studies Association author photo is of
@weslpress.bsky.social author Andrew Eisenberg with his book, Sounds of Other Shores. #asa2024 #Africa
Six book covers rotating clockwise: Master Plans & Minor Acts, Interspecies Communication, Green Lands for White Men, Humans in Shackles, Queer Objects to the Rescue, Conspiracy Narratives from Postcolonial Africa.
#ASA2024 may be ending, but our virtual exhibit is still open! Browse our virtual exhibit and get 30% off and free domestic shipping using code EX57864: bit.ly/UCPEXAFS.
Text reads, "African Studies Association 2024 Conference Exhibit. Use code AFSA24 for 30% off when you order from dukeupress.edu." Background features assorted book and journal covers arranged in columns.
#ASA2024 is coming to a close, but our conference discount lasts through January 23! Save 30% on all books and journal issues with code AFSA24 when you order on our website or that of our UK partner, CAP. dukeupress.edu/confe...
Having a lovely time in n discussions about Global Africa while catching up with long time colleagues and friends at the African Studies Association meeting in Chicago! #ASA2024 #Africa
And here is @dukepress.bsky.social author Christopher Tounsel with his book Chosen Peoples. All these authors' books and more can be found at our African Studies Association booth #110! #ASA2024 #africanstudies
Update from Chicago: #ASA2024 continues with another round of talks on the Sahel by Baba Adou, Fiona Mc Laughlin and @abnomadictone.bsky.social sahelresearch.africa.ufl.edu/news/2024/as...
One more author from the African Studies Association conference yesterday....Paul Lovejoy is pictured below holding page proofs for his forthcoming @uncpress.bsky.social book, Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua: An Enslaved Muslim of the Black Atlantic (due 04/25). #Asa2024
It's cold at the #ASA2024 in Chicago but we have fire in our hearts!
first day of the african studies association is in the books! speaking of books, we're displaying an eye-catching selection in our open-floorplan booth right by the exhibit hall entrance! #ASA2024 @upittpress.bsky.social
Fingers crossed for these two finalists in the 2024 ASA book prize #ASA2024
We've met two authors today at the African Studies conference....Casey Golomski with his @rutgersupress.bsky.social book, God's Waiting Room and @stanfordpress.bsky.social author Brady G'Sell with Reworking Citizenship: Race, Gender, and Kinship in South Africa. #Asa2024
Text reads, "African Studies Association 2024 Conference Exhibit. Use code AFSA24 for 30% off when you order from dukeupress.edu." Background features assorted book and journal covers arranged in columns.
Even if you cannot join us in-person at #ASA2024 in Chicago, you can still browse and save our latest #AfricanStudies titles online! Save 40% with our fall sale through Dec 13, and then 30% with our conference discount. Details on our website. dukeupress.edu/confe...
Six book covers rotating clockwise: Master Plans & Minor Acts, Interspecies Communication, Green Lands for White Men, Humans in Shackles, Queer Objects to the Rescue, Conspiracy Narratives from Postcolonial Africa.
Attending the African Studies Association meeting in Chicago? We'll see you there! You can check out our featured books and get 30% off & free US shipping with promo code EX57864 at our virtual exhibit: bit.ly/UCPEXAFS. #ASA2024
The coffee break for the African Studies Association meeting is happening right now in the 7th floor ballroom. Join us for a little caffeine and lots of books! #Asa2024
Text reads, "African Studies Association 2024 Conference Exhibit. Use code AFSA24 for 30% off when you order from dukeupress.edu." Background features assorted book and journal covers arranged in columns.
#ASA2024 starts today! We've got details on our blog about where to find us and how to save on our latest titles in #AfricanStudies. dukeupress.wordpress...
The Cambridge booth is all set up at #ASA2024: book exhibit is on the 7th floor and opens at 9am with coffee provided by the African Studies Association.
Almost ready to go ππ€©. Starting tomorrow ! #ASA2024
Having a great workshop on podcasting at #asa2024
Excitement about our return to the African Studies Association conference is building! We'll set up later today & hope you'll take time to stop by Booth #110 in the Grand Ballroom (7th floor) and peruse our selection of discounted books from 30 publishers. #ASA2024 #Africa
Heading to #asa2024.
Come and see us at #ASA2024 in Chicago! sahelresearch.africa.ufl.edu/news/2024/as...
Looking forward to the African Studies Assoc. meeting this week, and to being back in Chicago for a few days. For those at #ASA2024 with an interest in party violence and election-related conflict, my book will be featured in an author-meets-critics panel on Thursday, 12/12.