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.

This hybrid session is available to attend both in-person and online. Please use this form to register your attendance. In person places will be subject to availability on a first come first serve basis. The deadline for registration is 5pm Thursday 24th October 2024. You will be sent the Teams link, or the in-person instructions for arriving on campus by 25th October.

Programme

• 14:00–14:05  Introduction:  Sam Smidt and Lisbeth Brevik
• 14:05–15:00  Interview with 'Funmi Olonisakin. Interviewed by Lucas Palumbo
• 15:00–16:00  Q&A session, supported by Circle U. students
• 16:00  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

Registration

You will be sent the Teams link, or the in-person instructions for arriving on campus by 25th October.

Registration deadline is Thursday 24th October by 6pm CET

Contact

For any queries, please contact kings-academy@kcl.ac.uk