The Centre for African Studies Basel ZASB coordinates Africa-related teaching and research at the University of Basel and its partner institutions. It is an acknowledged centre for interdisciplinary Africa-focused research and offers a Master's and a PhD in African Studies as well as a continuing education programme for professionals.
Current
Events
Cabaret Voltaire, Spiegelgasse 1, 8001 Zürich
Organizer:
Literaturhaus Zürich
Performance: Jean D’Amérique und Bit-Tuner
Basler Afrika Bibliographien, Klosterberg 23, 4051 Basel (online participation possible)
Organizer:
ZASB | UNAM | BAB
Ndamian Hangula: "The Historical Valueness of Omwele Gwoshipika amongst the Aawambo Community"
Online
Organizer:
Mission 21
Webinar: "Mission and humanitarian engagement: a colonial history?"
Verso, Petersgraben 50, Basel
Organizer:
Richard Greenwood
Cottoned 2025: Afro-Euro Fashion Showcase
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Contact

University of Basel
Centre for African Studies Basel
Rheinsprung 21
4051 Basel
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)61 207 34 82
How to find us:
The ZASB is very easy to reach by public transport. It takes about five minutes to reach the Centre from the tram/bus stops Schifflände (trams #6/8/11/14/16, buses #34/36) and Kunstmuseum (tram #1/2).