Join the Royal African Society

Arts & Culture

For fans of Africa Writes, Film Africa, and all things arts and culture! This package costs just £35 and includes discounted and priority access to our events, networking opportunities, fab discounts and more.

 

Connect

 

  • Opportunities to network with like-minded creatives interested in Africa and establish professional connections and partnerships
  • Newsletters and events to highlight members, partners, projects, and facilitate collaboration

 

Learn

 

 

Debate 

 

  • Meet fellow culture enthusiasts at our festivals and events
  • Free or discounted entry to our programme of public events, where we tackle some of the most pressing issues affecting the continent today
  • Opportunity to feed into the advocacy and policy work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, which we administer

Celebrate

 

  • 50% discount and priority booking on cultural events such as Africa Writes
  • Exclusive member invitations to events and parties as soon as covid allows!

 

Extra benefits

 

 

Support our work

 

  • Your membership is vital and helps sustain our mission of amplifying African voices in arts and culture.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about joining, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch at ras_membership@soas.ac.uk.

Individual

£85

Joint annual membership of the Royal African Society and the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK), including free subscription to African Affairs, free or priority access to our events, networking opportunities and much more.

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Student

£40

Enjoy our annual membership and accompanying benefits at a reduced student rate. N.B. Applications for student membership will require confirmation of your full-time student status from your university or college.

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Arts & Culture

£35

For fans of Africa Writes, Film Africa, and all things arts and culture! This package includes discounted and priority access to our events, networking opportunities, fab discounts and more.

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Friend

£120

As a friend of the Royal African Society, you will enjoy the full range of membership benefits whilst also supporting our core charitable work. Perfect for those who share our values and vision.

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Lifetime

£1500

For those who are real advocates of the Royal African Society and ASAUK and want to support our charitable work for years to come.

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Corporate

£2400

plus £70 card processing fee

Annual membership (including £400 VAT) for companies with a business interest in Africa, offering you valuable insight, high-level networking opportunities, brand visibility and government relations.

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Consultant

£720

plus £25 card processing fee

Membership of the RAS's corporate programme designed for small companies, organisations, consultants and individuals (including £120 VAT).

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