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Call for papers: "Reconfigurations in Africa – and in African Studies" (VAD conference 2024)
Biannual conference of the Association for African Studies in Germany e.V. (VAD), Bayreuth, 30 September-2 October 2024
The Institute of African Studies at the University of Bayreuth will host the biennial conference of the German African Studies association (VAD) from 30 September to 2 October 2024. The call for papers is now open and will close on 31 January 2024.
The conference theme is “Reconfigurations in Africa – and in African Studies”, addressing current and past crises and transformation processes on the African continent, as well as the need to critically reflect on the means — academic, artistic and otherwise – by which we approach them globally to expand knowledge production. To this point VAD2024 aims to bring Africa-related institutions outside of Africa, including museums, universities and associations, into conversation with parallel institutions in Africa.
The conference will be held in a hybrid format to enable wide participation. Seven thematic streams invite academics, activists, politicians, and artists to explore these themes from inter- and transdisciplinary perspectives.
