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…
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,…