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Profile of the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies

The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) is now part of the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence funded by the German Research Foundation in the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German Federal and State Governments. In the focus of this unique structure of creative and innovative training are approximately 80 Junior Fellows from 24 African, American, Asian

and European countries. The doctoral students benefit from a clearly structured, academic and career-oriented training as well as a genuine expertise in the African studies which has increased continuously since the foundation of the University of Bayreuth. The international network with Partner Universities on the African continent creates even more so excellent conditions for the research of our Junior Fellows.

26/05/2026

A warm welcome to Claudia, our Administration Assistant at BIGSAS.

We’re happy to have her with us💐

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26/05/2026

BIGSAS proudly welcomes Victoria Amaechi and Nihal Chahdi as our new Junior Fellow Representatives.💐

Their energy, commitment, and vision will help foster a vibrant and supportive environment for all Junior Fellows.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Asma and Saikou the outgoing Representatives for their dedication and service. Their contributions continue to strengthen and inspire BIGSAS as a whole.💐

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26/05/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Hamissou Rhissa Achaffert on the successful thesis defence!

His dissertation “ Activisme Religieux et Émergence de Perspectives Décoloniales : Cas de l’Association Islamique Ihya’ous Sounnah du Niger” marks an important contribution to decolonial and religious activism studies.

Proud moment for the BIGSAS. Congrats Hamissou 🎊💐

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21/05/2026

BIGSAS Welcome Evening - Let’s Celebrate Together! ✨

We’re excited to welcome our new Junior Fellows, Representatives, and our new Deputy Head into the BIGSAS community.

Get ready for an evening full of fun: quizzes, games, karaoke, and DJ music to keep the energy high.

📅 Friday, 22 May 2026
🕕 Starting at 6 PM
📍 Room S 145/46, FZA

Join us, bring your good vibes, and let’s make it an unforgettable evening! 💛🎉

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30/04/2026

A big thank you to our BIGSAS Junior Fellow Representatives for organizing such a meaningful event, which brought together an engaged audience and sparked a truly fruitful discussion.

Yesterday’s screening of Khartoum and the discussion that followed created a powerful space for reflection and exchange. The film’s portrayal of everyday lives shaped by conflict in Sudan resonated deeply, opening up important conversations on freedom, dignity, and survival.

We are grateful to everyone who joined, shared their thoughts, and contributed to such an engaging dialogue. Events like this remind us of the importance of coming together to learn, reflect, and connect through critical storytelling.

Stay tuned for more events!

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27/04/2026

BIGSAS warmly congratulates and celebrates Carla Coburger on the successful completion of her viva voce on 24 April 2026.

Her dissertation, “Towards a Theory of Imperial Money: The Disarticulated Economy from Colonial Currencies to Cryptocurrencies”, marks an important milestone in her academic journey.

We are proud of this achievement and wish her every success ahead. Congratulation Carla🎉💐

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22/04/2026

Congratulations, Leiyo Singo!🎉

Your brilliant defence and your work on “Contested Lands, Life and Livelihoods in Tanzania: Maasai Pastoralists’ Ontologies of Land Futures” shine with courage, clarity, and deep commitment.

What a milestone! We are proud of you Leiyo💐
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20/04/2026

🎬 Film Screening & Discussion:

Join us on 29 April 2026 at 18:00 in Room H26 (GWI) for a special academic screening of Khartoum, followed by an open discussion.

The film follows five individuals—a civil servant, a tea vendor, a motorbike medic, and two street boys—whose lives reflect the fate of a city and a country at war. Their stories offer a powerful exploration of freedom, dignity, and survival amid revolution and conflict in Sudan.

🎥 Started in 2022 by Sudanese filmmakers with a British director/writer, the project evolved as war broke out, continuing in exile in East Africa. The result is a deeply human portrait of resilience, dreams, and loss.

⚠️ Content warning: themes of war and violence

🔗 Watch the trailer: https://www.khartoummovie.com/

If you’re around at uni, join us!

15/04/2026

Congratulations to Valerie Gruber on becoming the Junior Fellow Representative for the Junior Fellows in the Cluster.

In this video she shares a bit about herself and her motiviation

We are truly happy to have you with us and wish you all the best for this new role🎉

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14/04/2026

BIGSAS was happy to be part of this year’s Model African Union Conference in Bayreuth on “Pathways to Women’s and Youth Empowerment: Building Inclusive Institutions and Shifting Norms for Sustainable Development.”

Represented by our Coordinator Dr Phyo Kay Kine and Student Assistant Aline Heitz, BIGSAS contributed to an enriching weekend of dialogue and exchange.

Aline Heitz helped shape the opening ceremony as a BIGSAS representative and a member of Model African Union Bayreuth e.V.. BIGSAS was also acknowledged for supporting the conference as a sponsor, providing contributions to equip the delegates.

In addition, Phyo Kay Kine had the opportunity to engage with distinguished ambassadors, including representatives of the Kenyan, Zimbabwean, and Lesotho embassies, as well as the university president and cluster partners, to exchange ideas and explore future collaborations.

A weekend full of meaningful conversations, connections, and shared visions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.🌎

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Universität Bayreuth
Bayreuth
95445

Öffnungszeiten

Dienstag	11:15 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:00
Mittwoch	11:15 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:00
Donnerstag	11:15 - 13:00
	14:00 - 16:00
Freitag	11:15 - 13:00

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http://www.bigsas.uni-bayreuth.de/en/

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