Podcast: King’s Engaged in Africa – A Conversation with Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin

In this podcast, we are bringing you an exclusive interview with Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin. Professor Olonisakin shares her vision for King's College London and assesses the college's impact on the African continent. Also, Professor Olonisakin comments on US President Trump’s alleged comment describing African countries with an offensive word. 'Funmi Olonisakin is a Professor of Security, Leadership & Development at King’s College London. She is also founding Director of the African Leadership Centre (ALC), which aims to develop the next generation of African scholars, analysts, and leaders. She recently has taken on a new role at King’s College London as the Vice-President and Vice-Principal International. This podcast was produced by Bisi Olulode and Ivan Seifert. UPCOMING EVENTS AT KINGS COLLEGE LONDON PEACEKEEPER OR PERPETRATOR? CSDRG EVENT While the UN peacekeepers are drafted in to monitor the peace who monitors them? What happens when abuses have to be dealt with? Join Professor Rosa Freedman and Sarah Blakemore for a lunchtime seminar. 🗓Jan 22, 2018 ⏰ 12.30 PM 📍Waterloo Campus 👉 RSVP: http://bit.ly/2qZtsgb KING'S ENGAGED IN AFRICA 2018 - SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT How does academic research and practice at King's College London impact the African continent, and vice versa? What kinds of collaborative partnerships and community engagements are undertaken by King's researchers and their African counterparts? What are the emerging research issues that academics are engaging with on the continent, and where does King's play a role? 🗓 Jan 24-25, 2018 ⏰ All Day📍Strand Campus 👉 RSVP: http://bit.ly/2yP2WYT HUMANS OF CALAIS: SEMINAR & GUIDED VIEW A seminar and guided view of the 'Humans of Calais' photographic exhibition, led by researchers from the King's College London Migration Research Group. The exhibition is open to all King's staff and students from Monday - Friday until 26 January. 🗓 Jan 26, 2018 ⏰ 1 PM📍Bush House 👉 RSVP: http://bit.ly/2BfFguE "RICOCHET" BY SIMON NORFOLK What’s wrong with pretty war cemeteries and cenotaphs and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Photographer Simon Norfolk argues, quite a lot. Join us for a lecture on the politics of remembrance after WW1. 🗓 Jan 29, 2018 ⏰ 6.30 PM 📍Strand Campus 👉 RSVP: http://bit.ly/2FrmSCp