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SUMMER SCHOOL
Our Summer School at Leipzig University brings together perspectives from Afghanistan and its diaspora. The focus will be on postcolonial and decolonial angles. Together, we explore how history, language, media, and art remain in motion and open up new spaces for thinking and action. 🗓️ Save the date: 27–29 August 2025📍 Location: Leipzig UniversityWith talks,…
Event Recap: “Scholarship in Diaspora – Unlocking the Potential of Diaspora Scholars: The Case of Afghanistan”
Berlin Global Village | 11 July 2025 Last Friday, EC4SC hosted a event that brought together Afghanistan scholars in the diaspora, policymakers, academics, and representatives from civil society. The program featured keynote remarks, a panel discussion, and a Science Slam showcasing research from scholars at Leipzig University. The event served as a platform for visibility,…
Inbetweennesses: Decolonial Angles, Afghanistan and its Diasporas
2nd Summer School · Leipzig University · 27–29 August 2025English & Persian/Dari A space for reflection, resistance, and resonances.A zone in-translation between memory, critique, storytelling and communication for social change.A space for critique and dialogue. Texts unfold. Silencing is broken down and critically examined. Four labs.One Summer School.A shared process of listening, writing, and rethinking. The project…
The time has finally come: Scholarship in Diaspora
Join us for an afternoon of dialogue, research, and exchange – highlighting the knowledge and contributions of Afghan diaspora scholars in Germany. 📅 11 July 2025 | 16:00–20:00 | admission from 15:00 | Berlin 📌 Panel discussion📌 Science Slam📌 Networking & buffet📌 Insights into the MPS-AFG programFree entry – open to all interested in migration,…
This Week: Our 12th Masterclass!
We are excited to announce that our 12th Masterclass will take place this week, on July 3–4, 2025 at Leipzig University.Under the theme “Communication for Social Change (C4SC)”, we will explore how communication can be used as a strategic tool to foster social cohesion and empowerment in complex contexts.We’re especially pleased to welcome Dr. Manfred…
SAVE THE DATE “Scholarship in Diaspora”
July, 11th I BerlinScholarship in Diaspora We are waiting for you! 🔗 More details: https://mps-afg.com
What does academic work look like in exile?
This short video offers a first glimpse into our upcoming event “Scholarship in Diaspora” on 11 July 2025 in Berlin.Featuring voices and perspectives from scholars with roots in Afghanistan, it highlights the power of research shaped by experience, displacement, and resilience.📍 Organized by the Research Centre Development Communication – Communication for Social Change in cooperation…
Science Slam: Research from the Afghan Diaspora
At out event on July 11th, six scholars from Afghanstan will take the stage to present their research in a fast-paced and engaging format. Each talk offers a unique perspective on key social, political, and cultural issues—rooted in lived experience and academic expertise.Presentations include:– Digital resistance by women from Afghanistan in exile – Mariam Meetra–…
Save the Date
We are pleased to announce the sixth session of the Berlin Forum for Afghanistan (BFA), taking place on Friday, June 20, 2025. This hybrid event—held in person and via Zoom—is organized in collaboration with the Center for Communication for Social Change at the University of Leipzig. Under the theme “Between Kabul and Berlin: Digital Communication…