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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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,…Read More

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.…Read More

📢 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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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,…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

Approval of the project by the VW Foundation At the end of 2022, a project was launched at the Research Centre for Development Communication at the University of Leipzig, which will enable six persecuted scholars from Afghanistan to continue their studies and research in Germany. They combine perspectives from media, communication and political science, sociology…Read More

From May 3-5, the first meeting of the Afghanistan Media System and Public Sphere project researchers took place in Leipzig. The meeting was of great importance as it marked the starting point for the project and gave the researchers the opportunity to get to know each other and to work together on organizational planning. During…Read More

We are delighted to inform you that the Afghanistan Media System and Public Sphere website is now officially launched! On our website, you will find regularly updated news about the progress and developments of our project. We report on the process, share outcomes, and provide insights into the work of our researchers. Our goal is…Read More