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
Location: Kulturzentrum Tell, Bernstrasse 101, 3072 Ostermundigen
Organizer:
Africa Diaspora Council Switzerland (ADCS)
International Migrants Day 2025
Africa Diaspora Council Switzerland (ADCS)Location: Online via Zoom
Organizer:
Mission 21
Webinar: "The dignity of the earth – Indigenous connection to the land"
Webinar "Global Voices – Acting Together for Peace"Location: Meeting point: Main entrance Missionshaus, Missionstrasse 21, 4055 Basel
Organizer:
Mission 21
City tour: "(De-)colonial art in Basel"
Mission 21Location: University of Basel, main building ("Kollegienhaus")
Organizer:
ZASB
Conference: "African Perspectives on Global Transformations"
Joint SGAS/SSEA & VAD Conference, Basel, 26-28 August 2026News
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The Centre for African Studies
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Study and further education programmes
Contact
Holiday season: The ZASB executive office is closed from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
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).