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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 1d

🧾New blog post by Lidewyde Berckmoes: 'Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda': ascleiden.nl/content/ascl...

📣 Thursday 9 October: Panel Discussion on 'Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo'. Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...

Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda | African Studies Centre Leiden

In a new blog, Lidewyde Berckmoes reflects on Rwanda three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi. She explores the entanglements of peace and war in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of…

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 6d

📣New vacancy at the ASCL for a Communications and Events Officer!

We are looking for a communications expert to organise events and help share our research, education, and publications with the world.

⌛Deadline: 26 October
More info and application 👇🏾
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies...

Vacancy: Communications and events officer

African Studies Centre Leiden, Leiden UniversityCommunications and events officer for 3 days a week (0,6 fte, 22,8 hours per week)The African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) is looking for an…

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 8d

🎉Congratulations to Mayke Kaag! We celebrated her inaugural lecture as Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa at Leiden University, titled 'Reflections on power, knowledge, and trust. Political dynamics in Africa and beyond'. www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 13d

📝 Are you considering doing a master's degree to further specialise and prepare for a successful career? Find out more about African Studies at the Master's Online Open Day.

🗓 9 October 2025
⏰14:15-15:00
📍Online

More information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/masters...

Master's Online Open Day: Find out more about African Studies | African Studies Centre Leiden

Are you looking for a master's programme to further specialise and prepare for a successful career? Find out more about African Studies at the Master's Online Open Day on Thursday 9 October…

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 15d

Check out the latest acquisition at the #AfricanLibrary - the British Online Archives’ Colonial Africa in Official Statistics!
catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/31...

Now available through the #AfricanLibrary to the entire Leiden University.

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 16d

📣 Join us in the next seminar on 'Communicating science - challenges and solutions for effective communication around antimicrobial resistance (AMR)'.

🗓 25 September 2025
⏰ 13:00-14:30
📍 Room 0.12, Herta Mohr Building
🎤 Marina Joubert

🔗 More info & registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/crg-sem...

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 19d

With a.o.: Annegina Randewijk @nd.nl, Carlijne Vos @volkskrant.nl, Alphonse Muambi (independent author on DRC), Bastiaan van Blokland @rodekruis.bsky.social, Rahmane Idrissa (@ASCLeiden). Moderator: David Ehrhardt, @unileiden.bsky.social. #Sudan #DRC #Congo #war #conflict #humanitariancrisis #media

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Panel discussion 9 October: Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo. Join us for an urgent panel discussion about why these conflicts in Africa receive so little attention, and what the media, academia & NGOs can do. Registration: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 22d

We’ll explore two contrasting perspectives: colonialism as a series of historical events, versus colonialism a transformative process. We’ll move beyond the usual polarized debates on decolonisation and ask: how can we foster new ways of thinking about Africa’s intellectual agency?

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 22d

Join us on 2 October 2025 for the ASCL seminar “Africa and colonial discourse: rethinking how colonialism is understood over time”, featuring Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye (University of Lagos).

ASCL Seminar: On Africa and colonial discourse: rethinking how colonialism is understood over time | African Studies Centre Leiden

Discussions about Africa and its development often begin with colonial narratives, which have shaped the way Africa is perceived and talked about. These narratives reinforce stereotypes and limit the…

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 22d

❓ How do we really understand colonialism, not just as historical episodes, but as processes that continue to shape how Africa is seen, , and how people across the continent think, know, and act in diverse ways?

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 24d

A reflection from Research Master's student Christiana Banja.

With the start of the new academic year, the African Library is excited to launch the #ourlibrary #ourstories series, sharing the voices and experiences of our students and users.

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 24d

"This library is not just full of books, it is full of care, knowledge, and comfort. It reminds me that even though I am far away, I still belong. I am truly thankful for this space and the people who make it so welcoming. The African Library doesn’t just support my studies, it supports my heart"

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 27d

As the editors write, the ResMAAS years were “some of the most formative of our lives,” and we know many of you feel the same.

We invite you to share your memories and reflections here. Your voices matter in marking the impact of this programme and what its closure means for African Studies.

The Research Master African Studies at Leiden University (2006-2027): celebrating and mourning a unique scholarly legacy | African Studies Centre Leiden

Following nationwide budget cuts in higher education, the Research Master African Studies (ResMAAS) at Leiden University will be discontinued in 2027; this September marks the start of the final…

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 27d

A group of alumni and former chairs have just published "Remembering Research Realities: Celebrating the Research Master’s African Studies," a tribute to the unique legacy of this programme and the community it built. But this is also a moment of loss.

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · 27d

The Research Master African Studies at @unileiden.bsky.social (2006-2027) is coming to an end. Following national budget cuts, the programme will be discontinued after this year's final intake of ResMAAS students.

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us on Thursday 11 September for the book launch and the ceremonial handover to the Deans of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law.

💡On the same day, we’ll launch a “Remembering” blog, where you can post your memories.

#AfricanStudies #LeidenUniversity #ResearchMaster #HigherEducation

African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Sep 4

To honour its diversity and intellectual strength, a team of dedicated alumni have created a new book - Remembering Research Realities: Celebrating the Research Master’s African Studies, Leiden University.

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Sep 4

💐Celebrating 20 years of Research Master’s African Studies - buff.ly/WQ7og5G

This September marks the start of the final cohort of the Research Master’s African Studies at @unileiden.bsky.social, as the programme will be discontinued in the coming years due to nationwide budget cuts.

Remembering Research Realities: Celebrating the Research Master’s African Studies, Leiden University – book launch event | African Studies Centre Leiden

As many will know by now, nationwide budget cuts in higher education will lead to the termination of the two-year Research Master’s programme African Studies in 2027. This September marks the start…

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Sep 2

As modern materials enter the region, this unique knowledge system faces the risk of being lost. Through her project, Carlien shines a light on the ingenuity of living on and with water, while safeguarding invaluable knowledge for future generations.

👏 Congratulations to Carlien and her team!

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Sep 2

Carlien’s research documents the endangered craft of traditional stilt construction in the Nzulezo Community in Ghana, a remarkable practice of carpentry, joinery, and artisanry using raffia palm sticks and other natural materials from the Amanzule Wetlands.

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎉We are proud to share that Carlien Donkor, PhD candidate at the African Studies Centre Leiden, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the British Museum's Endangered Material Knowledge Programme for her project “A Stick in Time.”

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Aug 26

Malawi’s judiciary sparked hope by annulling flawed elections in 2020, yet entrenched corruption continues to challenge democracy. With new elections just days away (16 September), this seminar offers timely insights into governance, justice, and resilience in Africa.

#Malawi#Democracy#Corruption

African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣 ASCL Seminar reminder - buff.ly/3XzB4gh

Join us on 11 September 2025 in Leiden or online for "Democracy and Corruption in Malawi – Between Resilience and Backsliding" with Dr Gerhard Anders (The University of Edinburgh).

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African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social · Aug 23