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Migration and Africa: Political, Social and Economic Perspectives

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20 September 2021 / Research, Studies, Doctorate/PhD

Research seminars and graduate courses in fall semester 2021

Several units within the Research Network Africa offer research seminars and graduate events. While these are directed at PhD candidates and postdocs in the first place, many are open for guests.

02 July 2021 / News

Online Exhibition: "Don't say anything against telephone directories"

On the occasion of their 50th anniversary, the Basler Afrika Bibliographien (BAB) invite you to a new online exhibition. The exhibition sheds light on aspects of one key question: How do a library, an archive and a publishing house handle…

28 June 2021 / Doctorate/PhD

Basel Summer School in African Studies 2021: How Political is Knowledge?

The ZASB calls for applications for the Basel Summer School in African Studies, which will focus on the relationship between knowledge and politics. The Summer School will take place online from 13 to 17 September 2021. The deadline for…

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.

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20 Sep 2021 12:15 / Informational event

Semester Welcome of the Centre for African Studies Basel

Traditional meet'n'greet for staff, students and associates of the ZASB

21 Sep 2021 18:00 - 19:00 / Public event

Webinar: Ethical Humanitarianisms: research financing and knowledge production

HUMA-FIFE Ethical Humanitarianisms Series 2021

21 Sep 2021 20:00 / Public event

Podiumsgespräch zu NFTs: Chancen und Herausforderungen

TALK TALK TALK – African Photography Conversations am Festival IAF Basel

22 Sep 2021 – 24 Sep 2021 / Congress / Conference / Symposium

Congrès virtuel: Activismes et esthétiques queer dans les littératures africaines

Association pour l’étude des littératures africaines (APELA), Berlin

Note: Due to the Corona pandemic, many events are cancelled or postponed while others take place with restrictions. Please consult the Website of the respective organizers for details.

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20 September 2021 / Research, Studies, Doctorate/PhD

Research seminars and graduate courses in fall semester 2021

15 September 2021 / Research

SNSF project funding: Sinergia

15 September 2021 / Research

Publication: The Weight Women Carry. Research on the Visible and Invisible Baggage in Suitcase Trade between China and Africa

13 September 2021 / Info

Afrika-Bulletin Nr. 183: Fragen zur schweizerischen Entwicklungspolitik

13 September 2021

Call for papers: Challenging Conflict Research in Africa

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20 September 2021

Job: Assistant Professor in African History (tenure-track)

Department of History, Boston University, USA

17 September 2021

Job: Assistant Professor of African Anthropology

Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, USA

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An interdisciplinary focus on Africa

MA African Studies

Students acquire knowledge and skills to interact with Africa in an interdisciplinary and scientifically sound way. In addition, transdisciplinarity is promoted by integrating practical knowledge from outside the university and introducing students to applied researchfields.

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Basel Graduate Network African Studies

The Graduate Network offers specialized doctoral programmes for PhD students across disciplines and faculties. The programme seeks to enhance the quality and relevance of both interdisciplinary and disciplinary Africa-related research.