Afriqu’à midi, 1 July 2021
Ethiopia at the crossroads: Tigray war, ethnic conflicts and the political transition

Continuing education course, 26/27 August 2021
Intercultural Skills: Communication

Der tropische Wirbelsturm Kenneth nähert sich am 25. April 2019 auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Entwicklung der mosambikanischen Provinz Cabo Delgado.

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Klimawandel – Afrika im Auge des Sturms

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Media and Journalism in Africa: Transformations and Challenges

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21 June 2021 / Research

Newsletter of the Swiss Society for African Studies

In the current edition of its bi-annual newsletter, the Swiss Society for African Studies (SSAS) looks back at events, publications and new projects in the past six months and provides an outlook on up-coming activities.

08 June 2021 / Research, Organizational Unit

ZASB - Research Network Africa: Annual Report 2020

Our annual report provides an overview on the network members’ activities and achievements in research, teaching and transfer.

07 June 2021 / Other

Blog post: Performing in public space at the time of identity claims and political resistances

Lesley Nicole Braun provides a fascinating insight into Michèle Magema's artistic practice. The blog post is based on Magema's lecture as part of the lecture series "The Art of Intervention" in Basel in 2018.

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.

3d rendering of a microscope close-up of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. (Image: Creativeneko/123rf)

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Find general information and guidelines of the University regarding studying, teaching and research in the context of the Corona pandemic.

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22 Jun 2021 18:15 / Public event

Lewis Nkosi: The Black Psychiatrist

Book presentation with musical interlude by the Keenan Ahrends Trio

25 Jun 2021 13:30 - 19:00 / Events

Hike for students, PhD candidates and members of the Centre for African Studies

At the end of the semester the Centre offers a social outing to the charming Homburgertal.

25 Jun 2021 18:00 / Public event, Exhibition / Opening

Afrinova: Exhibition Opening

Pop-Up exhibition promoting contemporary art and design from Africa and the diaspora

26 Jun 2021 12:00 - 18:00 / Exhibition / Opening

Afrinova: Exhibition Family Day

Pop-Up exhibition promoting contemporary art and design from Africa and the diaspora

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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22 June 2021 / Studies, Doctorate/PhD

SNSF Grants: Doc.CH in the humanities and social sciences

21 June 2021 / Research

Newsletter of the Swiss Society for African Studies

21 June 2021 / Research, Studies

Publication: Sites of Contestation. Encounters with the Ernst and Ruth Dammann Collection in the Archives of the Basler Afrika Bibliographien

08 June 2021 / Research, Organizational Unit

ZASB - Research Network Africa: Annual Report 2020

07 June 2021 / Other

Blog post: Performing in public space at the time of identity claims and political resistances

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17 June 2021 / Research

Postdoctoral position: «History of Africa before 1800» (60%)

Department of History, University of Basel

08 June 2021 / Studies, Doctorate/PhD

4 PhD Positions in Geography and Sustainable Development

Institute of Geography, University of Bern

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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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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.

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Short courses and certificate in African Affairs

The continuing education programme equips professionals with the knowledge, skills and resources that enable them to efficiently and sustainably work in an African context .

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21 June 2021 / Research, Studies

Publication: Sites of Contestation. Encounters with the Ernst and Ruth Dammann Collection in the Archives of the Basler Afrika Bibliographien

This edited volume is the product of a long-term student engagement with the Dammann collection housed at the Basler Afrika Bibliographien (BAB). The essays propose creative ways of attending to the politics of race, gender, famine,…

31 May 2021 / Research

Publication: Window of the World: Sino–African Encounters through Copies and Simulations

Based on interviews with Kenyan and South African contract workers at a Chinese theme park that features miniature copies of heritage sites from around the world, Lesley Nicole Braun explores ways in which culture is constructed and…

12 May 2021 / Research

Publication: Privileged Precariat. White Workers and South Africa's Long Transition to Majority Rule

The South African apartheid state’s ethnic and race-based politics pushed an image of whites as classless. Danelle van Zyl-Hermann's book challenges this view. It focuses on the experience of the white industrial workforce and their unique…

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21 June 2021 / Research

Newsletter of the Swiss Society for African Studies

08 June 2021 / Research, Organizational Unit

ZASB - Research Network Africa: Annual Report 2020

07 June 2021 / Other

Blog post: Performing in public space at the time of identity claims and political resistances

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For students, lecturers, researchers and employees

Information about the new coronavirus

Events

Lewis Nkosi: The Black Psychiatrist

Hike for students, PhD candidates and members of the Centre for African Studies

Afrinova: Exhibition Opening

Afrinova: Exhibition Family Day

News

22 June 2021 / Studies, Doctorate/PhD

SNSF Grants: Doc.CH in the humanities and social sciences

21 June 2021 / Research

Newsletter of the Swiss Society for African Studies

21 June 2021 / Research, Studies

Publication: Sites of Contestation. Encounters with the Ernst and Ruth Dammann Collection in the Archives of the Basler Afrika Bibliographien

08 June 2021 / Research, Organizational Unit

ZASB - Research Network Africa: Annual Report 2020

07 June 2021 / Other

Blog post: Performing in public space at the time of identity claims and political resistances

Job portal

17 June 2021 / Research

Postdoctoral position: «History of Africa before 1800» (60%)

08 June 2021 / Studies, Doctorate/PhD

4 PhD Positions in Geography and Sustainable Development

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Annual report (PDF)

ZASB - Research Network Afrika in 2019

Study and further education programmes

An interdisciplinary focus on Africa

MA African Studies

interdisciplinary exchange

Basel Graduate Network African Studies

Continuing education

Short courses and certificate in African Affairs

Recent publications

21 June 2021 / Research, Studies

Publication: Sites of Contestation. Encounters with the Ernst and Ruth Dammann Collection in the Archives of the Basler Afrika Bibliographien

31 May 2021 / Research

Publication: Window of the World: Sino–African Encounters through Copies and Simulations

12 May 2021 / Research

Publication: Privileged Precariat. White Workers and South Africa's Long Transition to Majority Rule

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