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…
Our 4th Masterclass centered on “Strategizing Successful Transformation: Syllabus Development for Public Sphere in Afghanistan.” The event featured discussions on curriculum development for both continuing education programs and bachelor’s degree courses. Key highlights included defining curriculum goals, learning objectives, innovative teaching methodologies, resource identification, program evaluation, and quality assurance. These discussions are pivotal steps in…
We are thrilled to announce our active participation in the upcoming “Unpacking Afghanistan’s Past and Present” conference, which will take place in London from November 4th to 5th, 2023. This event, themed “Bringing Afghanistan to Scale: Perspectives on Local, National, and Global Dynamics,” continues the legacy of three previous interdisciplinary academic gatherings focused on Afghanistan.“Bringing…
We are delighted to announce that our esteemed scholar, Dr. Hazrat Bahar, has been awarded a scholarship by the University.Dr. Hazrat Bahar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our program. He previously served as a faculty member at a journalism school at Shaikh Zayed University in Afghanistan and holds a Ph.D. in media…
Diving deep into the theme with “What does it mean to become or to be an academic?”, our two-day masterclass was a riveting exploration. Divided into three informative blocks and led by Prof. Dr. Abbas Poya from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) participants engaged in enriching discussions. Participants presented their academic journeys in Afghanistan, Iran, and Germany,…
An Exile Media Forum 2023 took place in Hamburg on 12 September 2023. Participants explored ways and approaches to cooperate, coordinate, and help exile media worldwide. Freedom of speech is shrinking across the world unfortunately, said Sven Tetzlaff, head of the democracy, engagement, and cohesion department at Körber Stiftung. As a keynote speaker and editor-in-chief…
Titel: Indigenous Perspectives on the Collapse of Afghanistan’s RepublicBook and SymposiumDate: September 15, 2023Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany The Symposium and Book on Indigenous Perspectives on the Collapse of Afghanistan’s Republic, organized by the Afghanistan Forum in Germany and the Communications Center for Social Change Institute at Leipzig University, aims to gather Afghanistani intellectuals and researchers…
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our second masterclass this week. The masterclass focused on AI tools, data analysis, data capture, and data sources for our researchers.The scientiests had the opportunity to learn from experts in these fields and enhance their knowledge. The masterclass featured insightful presentations on utilizing AI tools effectively…
First guest lecture in the science class with a captivating presentation by Prof. Dr. Patrick Donges, Head of the Institute for Communication and Media Studies from Leipzig University, on the German media system. Participants gained valuable insights into its structure and key aspects. Stay tuned for more updates!Your project team
Exciting news! “Afghanistan International”, a London-based TV channel, has featured our project and Kefa Hamidi in a special video. The segment showcases our project’s goals and highlights the University of Leipzig’s contributions. “Afghanistan International” is dedicated to providing balanced and impartial news to Afghan audiences and the world. Stay tuned for this insightful feature, part…