University of Basel

Centre for
African Studies

Namibian and Southern African Studies

Since 2016, Namibian and Southern African Studies has been a key area at the Centre for African Studies. This research area draws from the concept, developed in Basel, of a 'South African Empire', and understands the subcontinent from its margins - in this case, Namibia. The focus is on history and geography, thus an exploration of space and time in the past and present. Another focus is the study of different forms and practices of visuality, such as photography and cartography.

Projects

[Translate to English:] Summer/Winter School 2019

Learning for (Ex)Change

Summer/Winter School 2020

Learning for (Ex)Change is a project in cooperation with the University of Namibia. The second edition will be held in 2020 under the topic "Rural Development" from 10.-20. June 2020 in the Beverin Nature Park (Switzerland) and from 28. June - 11. July 2020 in southern Namibia.

[Translate to English:] Usakos Teaser

Usakos - Photographs Beyond Ruins

'Usakos – Photographs Beyond Ruins' is an international project, which was developed by students and university lecturers of the Universities of Basel and Namibia, in collaboration with a curator and a photographer from South Africa.

Teaching / Events

We offer a regular course programme in Namibian and Southern African Studies, consisting of thematic and interdisciplinary seminars and exercises, as well as the Namibian and Southern African Studies Research Colloquium. As part of this event, the annual Namibia Research Day is held, where young scientists from various disciplines present their ongoing research.

Cooperation / Partnerships

Central to the key area Namibian and Southern African Studies are close collaborations with partners in southern Africa and also within the University of Basel and other research institutions worldwide. In Basel, these include close ties with the Basler Afrika Bibliographien and the Department of Environmental Sciences. In Namibia, intensive collaborations have taken place with the Museums Association of Namibia and the University of Namibia (UNAM), in particular with the Department of Geography, History and Tourism, with whom an exchange agreement was concluded in 2017. Building on this, we will establish further forms of cooperation.

Publications

[Translate to English:] Giorgio Miescher

Dr. Giorgio Miescher
Centre for African Studies Basel
Rheinsprung 21
4051 Basel
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 207 28 82

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