MIC Africa Day
Africa Day 2025
Africa Day is observed annually on May 25 in Africa and around the world to commemorate the formation of the African Union and the unity of the continent.
Africa Day at MIC provides a space for intercultural engagement, knowledge sharing and an opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures and traditions of Africa.
The 4th Africa Day celebration will take place at MIC Limerick with a seminar on Thursday 29 May, with keynote speaker Dr Lilian Nwanze-Akobo, Maynooth University. The theme this year is Scholarship Equity.
- When: 29 May at 9.30am
- Where: The Halla, MIC Limerick
You can register for MIC Africa Day 2025 at the link below.
MIC Africa Day 2025 - Book of Abstracts
Programme of Events
| Programme of Events - MIC Africa Day 2025 |
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| Location: The Halla |
| 9.30am - Opening of Africa Day |
| 10am - Event 1 |
| 10.30am - Event 2 |
View past events of MIC Africa Day
Since May 2022, we have been holding Africa Day to showcase the scholarly works of African students and practitioners engaged in research about Africa and Africans and highlight their contributions to Ireland.
Africa Day 2022
Commemorating Africa Day 2022 in MIC
Theme: The Way We Left
Date: 31 May 2025
Location: Mary Immaculate College
Click here to read the Africa Day 2022 report, which was launched by the Director of EDII, Professor Lorraine McIlrath.
Africa Day 2023
Organised around the theme of ‘Nurturing Africa and MIC’s Collaborative Relationship in Education’, a free public event was held on 1 June 2023 to celebrate MIC Africa Day; African scholars studying at MIC shared their African culture and diversity as well as discussing their contributions to Irish life, especially in education.
- Africa Day 2025
- Programme of Events
- View past events of MIC Africa Day
