About Us

Advancing African Knowledge, Globally Connected.

Education & Curriculum Enhancement

We integrate African perspectives and research into Australian academia to build cross-cultural expertise.

Cultural Exchanges & Programs

We bridge communities through immersive study tours and events that promote multicultural harmony.

Joint Programs with Partners

We launch collaborative degrees between universities to equip students for global-scale problem solving.

Curriculum Development

Our experts design coursework in African philosophy and arts for a richer understanding.

Our mandate empowers us to serve as a central hub for African studies and initiatives in Australia, facilitate collaborative research, innovative educational programs, and meaningful partnerships between Africa and Australia led by people with an African Ancestry.

ASRIC Mandated

Driving Interdisciplinary Research with Global Impact.

Driving the conversation on African-Australian collaboration. Our mission is to bridge the gap between these two continents through authentic teamwork, groundbreaking research, and strategic partnerships. We create real-world impact through programs that are 100% led by people of African descent.

Inclusive Excellence

Championing diversity by building a welcoming academic community where African voices, perspectives, and identities are respected, represented, and empowered.

Strategic Global Partnerships

Forging impactful alliances between institutions, industries, and the African diaspora to drive sustainable development and long-term collaboration.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Advancing African studies through cross-disciplinary research, knowledge exchange, and learning programs that connect scholars across Africa and Australia.

Cultural Innovation & Knowledge Systems

Promoting African culture, heritage, and indigenous knowledge as powerful drivers of innovation, shaping new ways of thinking and solving global challenges.

Guided By Trusted Experts

Real Experience, Real Impact

Professor

Prof. Mimmie C.C. Watts

Federation University Australia Adjunct Professor, Fiji National University Chair, ASRIC AU Chapter African Union Commision

Professor

Prof. Paul Iji

Professor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Fiji National University; Leader in research, innovation, and higher education across the Pacific.

Professor

Prof. Chika Anyanwu

Head of School, UNSW Canberra; Media Theorist; Advocate for African diaspora scholarship and cultural communication.

Professor

Prof. Felix Mavondo

Professor, Monash University; Expert in Marketing Strategy, Research Methods, and Cross-Cultural Consumer Behaviour. Ask ChatGPT

Professor

Prof. Lillian Mwanri

Professor, Torrens University; Director, PHEHF; Expert in public health equity, African health, and human flourishing research.

Associate Professor

A/Prof. Tesfay Gebrehiwot

Associate Professor, Mekelle University; Public Health Researcher; Alumnus of Umeå University; Focused on African health systems and equity.

Doctor

Dr Berhan Ahmed

Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne; CEO, Africause; Chair, African Union Diaspora Forum; Advocate for African-Australian inclusion.

Upcoming Events

AFRICAN DIASPORA WOMEN SUMMIT 2026

The 3rd African Diaspora Women’s Summit will take place from 17–19th November 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Hosted by the Australian African Institute, (ASRIC), the Circle of Global Business Women, supported by our global international University partners.