Guest Speaker Highlight: Dr. Merga Yonas Bula

This semester, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Merga Yonas Bula to our seminar. Together with our students, he explored two timely and thought-provoking topics on digital diasporas and transnational communication: A big thank-you to Dr. Yonas for his insightful contributions and engaging discussions!

SCHOLARSHIP IN DIASPORA

11 July 2025 | 17:00–20:00 | Global Village Berlin How can scholars in exile contribute their expertise and help shapesociety? What opportunities and challenges arise from knowledgeproduced in diaspora contexts? On 11 July 2025, we invite selected guests to join us at GlobalVillage Berlin for an evening of discussion on the potential of exiledand diaspora

Recap: 11th Masterclass – Pursuing a PhD

This week, the Research Center for Development Communication – Communication for Social Change (EC4SC) hosted the 11th edition of our Masterclass series. The focus of this session was “Pursuing a PhD”, aimed at students and early-career researchers planning to embark on a doctoral journey. Over the course of three insightful days, participants gained practical knowledge

New Seminar at Leipzig University

In the upcoming semester, the Research Center for Development Communication – Communication for Social Change (EC4SC) is pleased to offer a new seminar:Diaspora-Kommunikation in Deutschland – Seminar & Projektseminar
 Lecturer: Dr. Hazrat Bahar (Leipzig University, EC4SC) This course explores how diaspora communities in Germany engage in transnational communication, media representation, and digital networking. Students will

Conference 2025 – Save the Date!

We are excited to announce that our Conference is happening again this year! Join us on October 29th and 30th at the Albertina Library for insightful discussions on “Transnationalization Begins at Home – Unseen Dynamics in Public Communication.” This year’s conference will explore key topics such as transnationalization, platformization, and diasporic communication in digital media.

Announcement of the 9th Masterclass – Postcolonial & Decolonial Studies: Afghan Contexts, Challenges, and Departures

EC4SC is pleased to announce the 9th Masterclass, focusing on postcolonial and decolonial studies in Afghan contexts. Led by PD Dr. Mariam Popal (University of Bayreuth), this Masterclass will explore key theories, methods, and challenges in these fields, examining their relevance to Afghan and diasporic experiences.The Masterclass will take place on November 28-29, 2024, at

Announcement: EC4SC Conference 2024

📅 Date: October 4, 2024📍 Location: Leipzig University & Livestream 📢 Topic: Diaspora Communication in Germany This conference will explore the communication dynamics within and between diaspora communities in Germany. Join experts to discuss the complex communication pathways that connect these communities and shape society. 🔗 Register now: https://transfertage-ec4sc.de/

Upcoming conference: From Fragmentation to Participation: Diaspora Communication in Germany – Interfaces between Research and Practice

📍 Location: Leipzig 
📅 Date: 4th – 5th October 2024 
Organizer: Institute of Communication and Media Studies, Leipzig University We are thrilled to announce our upcoming conference, “From Fragmentation to Participation: Diaspora Communication in Germany – Interfaces between Research and Practice,” taking place in Leipzig from the 4th to the 5th of October 2024. This