Dr. George Karekwaivanane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George studied Economic History at the University of Zimbabwe before obtaining an M.Sc. in African Studies and a D.Phil. in History from the University of Oxford. He serves as a Senior Lecturer in African Studies at the University of Edinburgh and is Co-Director of the Centre of African Studies. His research primarily focuses on the intersections of law and social political processes within African history, particularly in Zimbabwe. His recent monograph, 'Struggle State Power Zimbabwe: Law Politics 1950', investigates the role of law in the contestation of state power from 1950 to 2008. He is also engaged in a Leverhulme Trust-funded research project examining the legal profession in Zimbabwe between 1950 and 2010, highlighting the roles of legal professionals as public intellectuals and cultural entrepreneurs. Additionally, George explores the impact of digital media on social, political, and economic life in Africa. He has edited and contributed to several significant publications in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing