The Institute of African Studies of the University of Ife is an interdisciplinary research institute now primarily concerned with research into traditional and modern African culture. Originally, at its foundation in 1962, under the direction of Dr S. O. Biobaku, now vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, it was concerned with all aspects of African studies in the field of the humanities. However, in the past two years its role has been redefined and the policy now is that research in the Institute should be concerned with those areas of African Studies not catered for by the teaching departments of the University.