Alice Werner, one of the School’s first lecturers, who pioneered the study of Swahili language and literature
Professor Alice Werner (1859 – 1935) was one of the pioneers in African Studies in the early twentieth century. As one of the original staff at the School, she played an important role in the School adding Africa to its title in 1938. This week Angelica Baschiera, Manager for the Centre of African Studies, discusses her influence in the field . I came across the work of Alice Werner when