A network in excellence

AEGIS is a research network of European studies centres which aims to create synergies between experts and institutions. With primary emphasis on Social Sciences and Humanities, AEGIS' main goal is to improve understanding about contemporary African societies.

 

Fourth AEGIS Thematic Conference of the Collaborative Research Group Africa in the Indian Ocean

New Gulf Streams - Middle East and Eastern Africa intersected

The Fourth  AEGIS Thematic Conference of the Collaborative Research Group Africa in the Indian Ocean "New Gulf Streams – Middle East and Eastern Africa intersected" will be held at ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon (at Lisbon, Portugal) on April 23-24, 2020.

The Call for Papers for AEGIS members is now open until January 31st 2020. Please send us your paper abstracts (a maximum of 200 words) to GulfStreams.cei@iscte-iul.pt.

Please check the call for papers for more info.

 


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AEGIS Summer School 2020 will be held in Cagliari, 9-13 June 2020

The 2020 Summer School is organized by the Centro di Studi Africani in Sardegna – CSAS in collaboration with the AEGIS Centres of Leipzig, Roskilde, Leiden, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Köln, Leuven, Napoli, Bayreuth, Basel.

The aim of the Summer School is: a) to bring together advanced Ph.D. students and teaching staff from AEGIS Centres in order to exchange field and research experience; b) to improve the students’ ability to prepare and present their research in an international context and more specifically to serve as a ‘feeder’ for ECAS 9 in Cologne; c) to promote graduate training within AEGIS and stimulate African-European inter-university cooperation. 

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CFP | Anthropologie et Développement “Capitalism, entrepreneurs and business associations at work: new ethnographies of private sector dynamics in Africa” - African Studies Association Italy - Catania

Si  segnala la call for paper per un numero tematico della rivista “Anthropologie et Développement” dal titolo “Capitalism, entrepreneurs and business associations at work: new ethnographies of priva...
CFP | Lisbona, 23-24 aprile 2020, AEGIS Thematic Conference “New Gulf Streams – Middle East and Eastern Africa intersected” - African Studies Association Italy - Catania

Si segnala l’apertura della call for papers per la Fourth AEGIS Thematic Conference of the Collaborative Research Group Africa in the Indian Ocean “New Gulf Streams – Middle East and Eastern Africa interse...
Bruxelles, 27-29 novembre 2019 | Manifestazione “Vivre la mobilité/imaginer la réussite. Rencontres congolaises II” - African Studies Association Italy - Catania

Si segnala la manifestazione scientifica e culturale “Vivre la mobilité/imaginer la réussite. Rencontres congolaises II”, che si terrà dal 27 al 29 novembre 2019 a Bruxelles.

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A new survey from the research institution Afrobarometer gives a better understanding of the causes, forms and patterns of African migration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTo83x51-g&t= … - Nordiska Afrikainstitutet - Uppsala - on Twitter

A new survey from the research institution Afrobarometer gives a better understanding of the causes, forms and patterns of African migrati...
SOAS Centre of African Studies Events and News - November-December 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/soas/soas-centre-of-african-studies-news-june-july-1573471 … - London School of Oriental and African Studies - London - on Twitter

SOAS Centre of African Studies Events and News - November-December 2019 -...
Winner of the Africa Thesis Award 2019: Nsima Stanislaus Udo, for his MA thesis on the history of mbopo, a form of female initiation in Southern Nigeria. Udo graduated cum laude in History at @UWConline, South Africa. Award ceremony: 12 December.... - African Studies Centre - Leiden - on Twitter

Winner of the Africa Thesis Award 2019: Nsima Stanislaus Udo, for his MA thesis on the history of mbopo, a form of female initiation in So...
van Klinken: Christian symbols are being appropriated to empower Kenyan LGBT individuals in their every day lives 28/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: Christian symbols are being appropriated to empower Kenyan LGBT individuals in their every day lives 28/
van Klinken: this song is special to me for many reasons but in the context of this book it was written by a Pentecostal pastor in Uganda who was instrumental in movements against LGBT people. Seeing it performed by queer individuals is a powerful... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: this song is special to me for many reasons but in the context of this book it was written by a Pentecostal pastor in Uganda...
Footage from one of Adriaan's favourite songs is being shownpic.twitter.com/DYBKeqQTgj - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Footage from one of Adriaan's favourite songs is being shown...
Greenough: I read the personal interludes before the rest of the book. Stories help us to make sense of the world we live in, and to realise we are not alone. Adriaan takes the reader by the hand and guides them through the book showing what it is to... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Greenough: I read the personal interludes before the rest of the book. Stories help us to make sense of the world we live in, and to reali...
Greenough: this is a book that has mind, body, soul and integrity. It highlights the importance of sharing stories, including the authors own- showing that vulnerability can result in strength. The researcher becomes the research. 24/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Greenough: this is a book that has mind, body, soul and integrity. It highlights the importance of sharing stories, including the authors...
Our second responder is Chris Greenough (Edgehill university). The book is transdisciplinary, and acts as a form of queer world making. The stories demonstrate how queer Kenyans negotiate their queer identity within Kenya 23/pic.twitter.com/IaOdXnGfgz - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Our second responder is Chris Greenough (Edgehill university). The book is transdisciplinary, and acts as a form of queer world making. Th...
Bagonza: many statements about LGBT culture are politically coded, often with religious references. This book is a scholarly piece of art, providing fertile ground for the application of activism. 22/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Bagonza: many statements about LGBT culture are politically coded, often with religious references. This book is a scholarly piece of art,...
Bagonza: in Georgia, Kenya, Kampala & South Africa people have been arrested, attacked & beaten up because of their sexuality. Christian lobby groups in Uganda can be seen to have an agenda against LGBT individuals & values. We need to get to the roots... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Bagonza: in Georgia, Kenya, Kampala & South Africa people have been arrested, attacked & beaten up because of their sexuality. Chr...
Paschal Gumadwong Bagonza (de Montfort University) offers his reflections on the book: It was like reading sections of my own life, which makes these reflections cathartic. This year there have been court cases & National Assemblies to decriminalise... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Paschal Gumadwong Bagonza (de Montfort University) offers his reflections on the book: It was like reading sections of my own life, which...
Talented students graduating with honours today @UniLeiden including A. Abdi Igal @fggaleiden from Somalia and our J. Dekker @LeidenArchaeo!... - African Studies Centre - Leiden - on Twitter

Talented students graduating with honours today...
The audience has been treated to footage of a gospel performance of Kuliko Jana by the Affirming Voices from the Kenyan book launch 19/pic.twitter.com/E080F7jodv - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

The audience has been treated to footage of a gospel performance of Kuliko Jana by the Affirming Voices from the Kenyan book launch 19/...
van Klinken: they also saw that LGBT issues were too important to leave to conservative voices, so we need to engage with religious figures and groups to inspire change 18/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: they also saw that LGBT issues were too important to leave to conservative voices, so we need to engage with religious figure...
van Klinken: I share their hope for optimism- if we lose hope, we lose the motivation for resistance. In 2015, many high profile activists in Kenya were suspicious, esp about my interest in religion as their activism was secular 17/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: I share their hope for optimism- if we lose hope, we lose the motivation for resistance. In 2015, many high profile activists...
van Klinken: the high court decided not to decriminalise homosexuality causing backlash. Religious groups campaigned against LGBT issues with more energy than before, so the tensions are still there. A challenge to the Supreme Court has been submitted... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: the high court decided not to decriminalise homosexuality causing backlash. Religious groups campaigned against LGBT issues w...
Starkey:how do you read the current situation and how do you envisage the future?... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Starkey:how do you read the current situation and how do you envisage the future? van Klinken: in 2015 there was a lot of momentum around...
van Klinken: intellectually it forced me to think about my writing, my research, my body & my relationship to the community. It was a liberating step. I turned my vulnerability into strength- to also think about solidarity 14/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: intellectually it forced me to think about my writing, my research, my body & my relationship to the community. It was a...
van Klinken: many of the stories in my book touch on vulnerability & resilience in relation to HIV. It emerged as a theme. Only by speaking to courageous queer scholars did I realise that I couldn't write the story of their lives without writing the... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: many of the stories in my book touch on vulnerability & resilience in relation to HIV. It emerged as a theme. Only by spe...
van Klinken: during the project, I was diagnosed with HIV. It was a lot to come to terms with personally, politically, intellectually. I've researched HIV in Africa for 15 http://years.It  challenged me to think about why I'm doing this, what is my... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: during the project, I was diagnosed with HIV. It was a lot to come to terms with personally, politically, intellectually. I'v...
Starkey: your book is very emotional. Was it cathartic for you? How did you deal with this?... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Starkey: your book is very emotional. Was it cathartic for you? How did you deal with this? van Klinken: amongst case studies, there are 4...
van Klinken: my participants referred to me as an ambassador of their community, which is an expression of trust & partnership. I'm reserved about this title but I'm proud to have built these relationships 10/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: my participants referred to me as an ambassador of their community, which is an expression of trust & partnership. I'm re...
van Klinken: I'm working with people at the front of the struggle, trying to be on their side, engaging with participatory results- but I also enjoy academic priviledges. It's encouraged me to think about the intersections of academia and activism 9/ - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

van Klinken: I'm working with people at the front of the struggle, trying to be on their side, engaging with participatory results- but I...
In the second interview in the series, Rama Salla Dieng speaks to Hilina Berhanu and Aklile Solomon about the feminist movement in Ethiopia. Founders of The Yellow Movement, they speak about activism across the country, patriarchy and the new... - Centre of African Studies - Edinburgh - on Twitter

In the second interview in the series, Rama Salla Dieng speaks to Hilina Berhanu and Aklile Solomon about the feminist movement in Ethiopi...
Call: Masculinities in West Africa – Moving Beyond Crisis Tropes - Zentrum für Afrikastudien - Basel

Theme: Beyond Crisis and Insecurity: Cultural Creativity, Popular Struggle, and Social Change in West Africa

Call for Papers

Abstract
Within recent decades, research on men and masculinities in Afri...
WEBINAR UPDATE: We will now be holding today's webinar at 1pm Turn on post notifications so you don't miss out!pic.twitter.com/U3OUFsxTB4 - London School of Oriental and African Studies - London - on Twitter

WEBINAR UPDATE: We will now be holding today's webinar at 1pm Turn on post notifications so you don't miss out!...
Call for Chapters: Creative Cities and Advanced Models for Knowledge-Based Urban Development - Zentrum für Afrikastudien - Basel

Talking about the Global Society entails predominant characteristics of knowledge-based activities in all walks of life. Its main characteristic is based on creativity, innovation, freedom, and networking. The eme...
Call for applications: Young Professionals Programme of the African Development Bank (YPP) - Zentrum für Afrikastudien - Basel

The African Development Bank has extended the deadline for applications for its Young Professionals Programme (YPP) to 30 November 2019. YPP targets high potential, best-in-class young professionals with a str...
Today's book launch - please email to confirm your place! 4-6pm today. All interested are welcome- you do not need to be a university student or member of staff to attend https://twitter.com/casleeds/status/1192416349831802880 … - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Today's book launch - please email to confirm your place! 4-6pm today. All interested are welcome- you do not need to be a university stud...
Call: African Students and the Making of a Postcolonial World - Circulation and Transfers (1960-2020) - Zentrum für Afrikastudien - Basel

This special issue of Diasporas edited by Anton Tarradellas (Université de Genève) and Romain Landmeters (Université Saint-Louis – Bruxelles) proposes to open up the history of students trained abroad and to gather...
Correction- the start time is 4pm. We hope to see you there! https://twitter.com/casleeds/status/1194585704501661696 … - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

Correction- the start time is 4pm. We hope to see you there! https://tw...
Very excited to learn that A.G Hopkins published a second edition of his classic "Economic History of West Africa". Foundational text for economic historians of Africa, and a personal inspiration for me. A new 15k word essay introduces the volume,... - London School of Oriental and African Studies - London - on Twitter

Very excited to learn that A.G Hopkins published a second edition of his classic "Economic History of West Africa". Foundational text for...
To those of you familiar with African literature: any recommendations of novels and literary stories that touch on issues of HIV and AIDS? - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

To those of you familiar with African literature: any recommendations of novels and literary stories that touch on issues of HIV and AIDS?...
For 7 years Catherina Wilson did research in DR Congo near the Ubangi river, on refugees from the Central African Republic. It shows that among refugees there exists a wide variety of backgrounds, reasons to flee and mobility: http://www... - African Studies Centre - Leiden - on Twitter

For 7 years Catherina Wilson did research in DR Congo near the Ubangi river, on refugees from the Central African Republic. It shows that...
CAS Public Seminar in S1, First Floor, ARB - Monday 18 November @ 5pm - Prof Caleb Folorunso, University of Ibadan, Nigeria - 'Sermonizing on Archaeology and Heritage Studies in Post Colonial Sub Saharan Africa' - All welcome! https://mailchi.mp... - Centre of African Studies - Cambridge - on Twitter

CAS Public Seminar in S1, First Floor, ARB - Monday 18 November @ 5pm - Prof Caleb Folorunso, University of Ibadan, Nigeria - 'Sermonizing...
African countries are worse of year to year when you look at the natural capital being dug up and sold compared to the income they receive @CGFSOAS #climatefinance #ClimateChangepic.twitter.com/DZ6wJSo5US - London School of Oriental and African Studies - London - on Twitter

African countries are worse of year to year when you look at the natural capital being dug up and sold compared to the income they receive...
“Young people are not the leaders of tomorrow, young people are the leaders of today." Edwin Mulimi Nayendo from @oslocenter on the importance of including youth in decision-making processes #ParisPeaceForum2019pic.twitter.com/WExwI4hdeB - London School of Oriental and African Studies - London - on Twitter

“Young people are not the leaders of tomorrow, young people are the leaders of today." Edwin Mulimi Nayendo from...
Art Exhibition: "Scarred" - Revisiting the body art tradition in Africa, at @TheUnitLondon 29 Nov - 1 Dec 2019 https://www.mae-africa.org/ pic.twitter.com/1KbmUq0cPA - London School of Oriental and African Studies - London - on Twitter

Art Exhibition: "Scarred" - Revisiting the body art tradition in Africa, at...
All are invited to attend the book launch of 'Kenyan, Christian, Queer: Religion, LGBT Activism & Arts of Resistance in Africa', written by our director @AdriaanvKlinken ... - Leeds University Centre for African Studies - on Twitter

All are invited to attend the book launch of 'Kenyan, Christian, Queer: Religion, LGBT Activism & Arts of Resistance in Africa', writt...
Wonderful news about one of our alumni!! Marcia C. Schenck has been appointed Professor of Global History at Potsdam University, Germany, by Brandenburg’s Minister of Science, Research, and Culture Martina Münch on October 23, 2019. - African Studies Centre - Oxford - on Twitter

Wonderful news about one of our alumni!! Marcia C. Schenck has been appointed Professor of Global History at Potsdam University, Germany,...