We are excited to announce the release of our latest podcast episode titled “Online Terrorism: Investigating the Media Behavior of ISIS Khorasan.” In this episode, host Abumoslem Khorasani is joined by Dr. Arian Sharifi to delve into the media conduct of the ISIS Khorasan branch in Afghanistan, focusing on their social media performance and strategies.Dr.…
We are excited to announce the release of our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Shagofa Dastgeer, a respected media and communication expert. In this insightful episode titled “Journalism System and Culture in Afghanistan,” we delve into the unique features, challenges, and cultural impacts on journalism practices in Afghanistan.Dr. Shagofa Dastgeer brings a wealth of experience…
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest podcast episode featuring Mr. Ahmad Zia Feruzpur! In this enlightening discussion titled “YouTube and Education,” we delve into the transformative role of YouTube in the educational landscape of Afghanistan.Amidst years of conflict and instability, Afghanistan has faced significant challenges in providing accessible education. However, YouTube…
We are thrilled to announce the release of a compelling new episode on our podcast! Join us as we delve into the intricacies of media in Afghanistan over the past two decades with esteemed guest Prof. Wazhmah Osman.In this episode, titled “Media System of Afghanistan in the past two decades“, Prof. Osman, a filmmaker and…
We are excited to announce that our seminar at Leipzig University has started in April 2024. Focusing on a topic and context that has remained largely unexplored in German communication studies: media and public spheres in fragile states, using Afghanistan as a primary case study. Our aim is to observe the development of participatory media…
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming conference centered on communication from, within, and between diasporas in Germany taking place in Leipzig from the 4th – 5th of October. Set to delve into the intricate dynamics of diaspora interaction, the event will shed light on the various forms of media and digital platforms shaping these…
Afghanistan Hub of Media and Communication Studies We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast series,“Afghanistan Mediascape”! Brought to you by the Afghanistan Hub ofMedia and Communication Studies, this series explores the intricateworld of AFG’s media and its global diaspora. Designed for aninternational audience, we delve into the realms of mass media, publicsphere,…
The University of Leipzig invites journalists, activists and students to the online summer school “Transformative Media: Building Capacity for Change in Afghanistan’s Public Sphere” online summer school from 15-19 April. This event is a beacon of co-creation and collaboration, providing a platform for participants to collectively enhance their advocacy and communication skills for social progress.…
📢 Announcement: Our academic breakfast colloquium on “Evaluation and supervision of our young researchers” is set to take place on March 28th where our six researchers will discuss ongoing studies, methodologies, and their research progress.
We are delighted to announce that the scholar and important part of our project, Mariam Meetra, has been awarded the prestigious Chamisso Publication Grant, a 10,000 Euro accolade presented by the Friedrich Baur Foundation. This grant aims to support the publication of a literary work in German by authors from non-German cultural and linguistic backgrounds.This…