Museum and Critical Heritage Studies

Moses Agyemang Akunor is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies. Born and raised in Ghana, Moses is a heritage professional with a background in political science, information studies, and archival practice. He explores how archives and museums operate as sites of knowledge production, identity negotiation, and community engagement, with a focus on African and Global South contexts. His research emphasizes critical heritage, community-based archives, intergenerational knowledge transfer, digital cultural heritage, and inclusive cultural institutions.

Academic Background

  • M.A., Information Studies (Archives Option), University of Ghana, 2025
  • B.A., Political Science and Information Studies, University of Ghana, 2022

Professional Experience

  • 2023-2025: Metadata Assistant – Gerald Annan Forson Photographic Project, J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana
  • 2022–2025: Research Assistant / Volunteer, J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana
  • 2021:Intern / Archives Assistant, J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana

Awards

  • 2025: GETFund Scholarship—Ghana Education Trust Fund Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies

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