http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/rssfeeds/news.rssLatest news from Centre of African Studies at the University of Edinburghhttp://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/james_smith_presents_at_oxford_literary_festivalJames Smith is taking part in a debate on 'Energy Matters: Land for Food or Energy?' with George Monbiot, Lord Oxburgh and Mike Lant 19 Mar 2010http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/annual_conference_registration_now_live!Please click on the following links for further information and registration details:- 04 Mar 2010http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/zoonotic_disease_and_development_bursary_availableThe Global Health and Development Academies are pleased to offer a partial bursary to study zoonotic disease control and development in Africa 11 Feb 2010http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/new_phd_scholarship_for_ukeu_and_overseas_applicantsThe Principal's Career Development PhD Scholarships. The University of Edinburgh will offer almost 60 PhD scholarships for students starting their PhD research at the University in the 2010-2011 academic session. 27 Jan 2010http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/esrc_quota_award_availableThe Centre of African Studies has been awarded an ESRC studentship for entry in September 2010 – either for the MSc by Research in African Studies followed by the PhD (1+3) or for direct admission to the PhD in African Studies (+3). The ESRC is the main British funding council for research in the social sciences. A studentship typically covers EU fees and maintenance for the duration of the academic programme. 27 Jan 2010http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/annual_international_conference_2010_-_call_for_papersICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century? – 4th-5th May 2010 22 Jan 2010http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/news/2010/two_south_african_wine_events_-_17_februaryCAS will host a seminar and a wine tasting event to raise funds for African Masters students 19 Jan 2010