Virtual research workshop series

The Multilingualism, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution in Africa project is launching a monthly virtual research workshop series starting January 2026. We will generally meet the final Tuesday of each month at 2-3 p.m. UK time, although meeting will sometimes occur on different days/times when scheduling requires. For more information, contact Brian Phillips at brian.phillips@essex.ac.uk. Fill out this form to receive invitations to the workshops.

Schedule (in progress)

Tuesday, January 27th at 2 p.m. UK time: Professor Kristian Skrede Gleditsch (Essex) presents "Multilingualism and armed conflict: Theory and evidence from African countries."

Tuesday, February 24th at 2 p.m. UK time: Dr Daisy Muibu (Africa Center for Strategic Studies) presents "Securing Public Confidence to Counter Insurgents in Hybrid Security Governance Contexts: Examining Public Perceptions in Southern Somalia"

Tuesday, March 24th at 2 p.m. UK time: Dr Paul Clist (University of East Anglia) presents "Bilinguals in the Lab: Why Does Randomising Language Affect Cooperation?"