Professor ‘Funmi Olonisakin will lead this Open Conversation which will focus on her vision and work to achieve that vision, through the Afe Babalola Centre at King’s College London. This project is aiming to create a pathway for a transnational set of qualifications to enhance the prospects for young people in the continent of Africa.
Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin will be interviewed by the Afe Babalola Centre Manager, Lucas Palumbo and there will be responses to the issues raised from two or more students from within Circle U.
The conversation will be introduced by Professor Sam Smidt and Professor Lisbeth Brevik. Maja Kristine Eriksen and Kristine Dragland will also join the conversation as Student Colleagues involved in Circle U. as Student Fellows.
Programme
- 15:00–15:05 Introduction: Sam Smidt and Lisbeth Brevik
- 15:00–16:00 Interview with 'Funmi Olonisakin. Interviewed by Lucas Palumbo
- 16:00–17:00 Q&A session, supported by Circle U. students
- 17:00 Close
Speakers
- Sam Smidt, Director of King’s Academy, Circle U. Academic Chair for the Open Campus
- Lisbeth Brevik, Professor of English didactics at University of Oslo, Norway, Circle U. Academic Chair for the Open Campus
- ‘Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President International, Engagement and Service (IES) at King’s College London
- Lucas Palumbo, Project Manager Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education at King’s
Contact
For any queries, please contact kings-academy@kcl.ac.uk
