The CoRE aims to bring together researchers, policymakers and practitioners across different parts of Africa and Europe to discuss and engage with research on creative economies. Below is a list of past events.
PAST CONFERENCE and WORKSHOPS
Creative Economies in Africa Colloquium at Rhodes University (27th February 2025)
As part of the activities of the Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Creative Economies (Co-led by Rhodes University, King’s College London, and the University of Lagos), Rhodes University organised a mini-colloquium. The presentations cover a range of topics on ongoing research on creativity in Africa, including incubation and VFX, street art, creative-led development, cultural trade and creative micro-enterprise organisational resilience. The mini-colloquium will include a tea break and an opportunity for networking. Programme
2024: 18th to 19th of July – 2024: Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) on Creative Economies in Africa PhD and ECR Annual Online Conference: Exploring Creative Economies in Africa: definitions, frameworks and impact.
2023: Urban Creativity in Africa [Lagos, 14th November 2023]