Active and committed members are the heartbeat of the African Studies Group, as they contribute to convening monthly seminars, social events such as barbecues, workshops and international conferences. Moreover, their diverse heritage, interests and experiences add vibrancy to the group, thus making it one of a kind.

Meet the Leadership

Meet the Team

Kofi Bediako

PRESIDENT
Kofi Bediako is a PhD candidate in International Relations at The University of Melbourne.
Guido Melo

VICE PRESIDENT
Guido Melo is an Afro-Brazilian-Latinx Research Student at Victoria University in Naarm (Melbourne).
Issah Wumbla

SECRETARY
Issah Wumbla is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Social and Political Sciences, at MU.
Rebecca Nalwanga

OUTREACH & COMMS OFFICER
Born and raised in Kampala, Uganda. Rebecca identifies as a researcher and a social entrepreneur.
Ivy Eyram Sedzro

TREASURER
Ivy gained an interest in international development after experiencing disparities in regional development while growing up in Ghana.
Victoria Mercy Kataik

STEM OFFICER
Victoria Mercy Kataike is a PhD student in the Department of Radiology. Her research is on assessing the significance of advanced MRI post-processing techniques in understanding brain recovery post-stroke. She serves on the committee as a communication officer. Victoria is passionate about celebrating African innovation and successes across research domains. She advocates for African-engineered solutions for African problems on the continents and envisions a continent where more Africans will harness their potential to meet the challenges we have today with confidence.