Academy of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Regimenting Societies

Information evokes responsibility.

At Eolas Solas Laboratories, we recognise that civilisation is not built by technology alone, but by the social, cultural and intellectual forces that give mankind meaning, coherence and aspiration. Our work interrogates these foundations of society, illuminating their dynamics, and generating the ideas and tools required for sound decision-making, meaningful participation, and stable governance. We are compelled by our insights to participate in the evolution of our communities—and, perhaps, to inspire it—through rigorous scholarship, thoughtful advocacy, and frontier innovation.

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We can welcome new technologies without fragmentation, absorb change without losing dignity, and build futures worthy of our societies.

Our Four Priorities

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Social Innovation

"Bold ideas at the intersection of human behaviour, cultural context, technology, and design could create practical and equitable solutions that are deeply responsive to the realities of African life. The Laboratory Institute for the Frontiers in Social Innovation and Invlusive Design strengthens social systems by improving how public services are delivered, how communities organise, how products and environments are designed, and how vulnerable groups are included in development. We are helping build societies where every one can contribute, benefit, and belong—driving meaningful progress for generations.

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Economics

The forces shaping markets, productivity, trade, finance, and social wellbeing inevitably determine the strength, fairness and resilience of our nations. The Laboratory Institute for the frontiers in Economics and Development Studies, in building analytical tools and development models that match the realities, ambitions, and diversity of our continent, generates insights that unlock innovation, strengthen institutions, expand opportunities, and accelerate reasonable economic progress. Our work supports better decision-making that uplifts livelihoods, deepens prosperity, and confidently shapes Africa's future in a rapidly evolving global economy.

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Governance

Wise governance, decisive action and public trust are necessary to navigate complexity, manage change, and steward shared prosperity. The Laboratory Institute for the Frontiers in Governance and Public Policy studies emerging governance models, policy frameworks, regulatory systems, and state capabilities—designing analytical tools and future-aware strategies. Our joy is to strengthen stability, support transformation, and secure long-term societal wellbeing.

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Education

The future of every civilisation depends on learning systems that unlock the imagination and creativity of every mind. The Laboratory Institute for the Frontiers in Education and Learning Systems develops next-generation learning models, evidence-based teaching practices, and innovations that expand access, deepen learning, and nurture talent from early childhood to advanced research. Our work presents learning as a dynamic, human-centred system, helping communities strengthen educational outcomes, build skilled societies, and prepare a confident generation ready to shape Africa’s place in the global future.

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History and Culture

Africa’s civilisational future must be grounded in a clear understanding of its past—its identities, cultures, migrations, institutions, knowledge systems, and shared heritage. The Laboratory Institute for the Frontiers in History, Cultural Heritage and Anthropology investigates these long arcs to preserve, document, reinterpret and celebrate Africa's civilisation. Our work strengthens inter/intra-cultural innovation, continuity and cohesion, while equipping Africa to engage the world from a vantage of civilisational confidence.

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Urban Planning

Spaces shape how people live, move, work, and create—and in Africa’s rapidly growing cities, the design of these spaces will determine the quality, resilience, and dignity of life for generations. Our Laboratory Institute for the Frontiers in Urban Planning and Architecture explores the future of efficient, liveable, culturally grounded settlements, prepared for Africa’s demographic and economic transformation. The ultimatum is to help governments, institutions, and communities build humane environments that support opportunity, wellness, integration, and long-term societal progress.

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Conflict Resolution

Long-term harmony forms the bedrock for any stable civilisation. The Laboratory Institute for the Frontiers in Peace, Security and Conflict Studies integrates spectra of insights to design practical frameworks that anticipation conflict, strengthen cohesion, protect citizens, and generates ample milieu for prosperity. Our work supports governments, institutions and communities to manage security challenges with wisdom, foresight and innovation.

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Media

Media and digital culture shape how a people understand themselves, narrate their aspirations, negotiate their identity, and participate in global discourse. The power to create, control, and interpret digital narratives is, thus, essential for cultural integrity, national cohesion, and continental influence. The Laboratory Institute for Frontiers in Media, Communication and Digital Culture investigates these dynamics, and how new forms of digital culture could empower rather than distort Africa's agency. Our insights strengthen Africa's voice, and cultivate a generation of creators and communicators who shape the narratives of the continent with clarity, authenticity, and global relevance.

What’s Happening in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Blog

Research to policy impact: strategies for translating findings into policy messages
Conference
November 11-15, 2024
World Anthropological Union Congress 2024: Re-imagining anthropological knowledge (perspectives, practices and power)

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