Join WorldDenver as they welcome award-winning author Jake Bight, for a presentation and Q&A on his new book The Next Africa.The Next Africa will change the way people think about the continent. The old narrative of an Africa disconnected from the global economy, depicted by conflict or corruption, and heavily dependent on outside donors is fading. A wave of transformation driven by business, modernization, and a new cadre of remarkably talented Africans is thrusting the continent from the world's margins to the global mainstream. In the coming decades the magnitude of Africa's markets and rising influence of its people will intersect with other key trends to shape a new era, one in which Africa's progress finally overshadows its challenges, transforming an emerging continent into a global powerhouse. The Next Africa captures this story. Click here for more information and to register. 

CU Engage's one-of-a-kind Graduate Fellowship in Community-Based Research models a strategy for universities to prepare doctoral students for public scholarship. Whereas emerging scholars are often forced to make a choice - "either engage in the community or do peer-reviewed research" - this fellowship is designed to enable future scholars to build strong academic careers while working on public issues in partnership with community groups. In CBR, university researchers collaborate with people directly impacted by an issue to formulate a research project or creative project that examines an issue of public concern. Visit website for more information. 

The University of Queensland's Global Change Institute (GCI) is seeking PhD candidates to contribute to transdisciplinary research on water for equality and well-being.  Successful applicants will join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers at UQ addressing the challenges of water quality, quantity, protection delivery and equality, and its influence on environmental hygiene and community health and well-being. Click here to learn more.