PAIR supports interdisciplinary research that foregrounds Pan‑African perspectives across faculties, disciplines, regions, and methodologies. Our work bridges academic inquiry with community knowledge, policy impact, and public engagement.
Agroecology & Food Systems
Addressing food systems, climate resilience, and sustainability through the study of governance, policy, and local knowledge systems.
Culture, Literature & Creativity
Exploring culture, literature, and creative expression that shape social change across academic, artistic, and community spaces.
Energy, Technology & Innovation
Advancing sustainable energy systems and applied technological innovation through materials science and electrochemical research.
Education, Access & Pedagogy
Advancing inclusive and scalable approaches to teaching and learning, emphasizing pedagogy, accessibility, and global engagement in mathematics.
Governance & Sustainability
Examining power and participation in environmental and natural resource decision-making across local, national, and global contexts.
Health Systems & Equity
Addressing health equity, access to care, and the social and structural factors shaping health outcomes in African and Global South contexts.
History, Power & Social Justice
Analyzing historical and contemporary systems of race, power, and inequality through archival, community-based, and critical approaches.
Microbiology & Biotechnology
Advancing sustainable approaches to environmental health, agriculture, and resource use through microbiology, genomics, and applied biotechnology.