Fenneken Veldkamp
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Communications African Studies Centre Leiden @ascleiden.bsky.social
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🎉 Congratulations to INCLUDE and postdoctoral researcher
@eric-cezne.bsky.social, who have won a grant from the IDRC for the project 'Making green hydrogen work in Africa: Addressing the skills gap and employment prospects for youth and women'. Read all about it 👇 ascleiden.nl/news/include...
@eric-cezne.bsky.social, who have won a grant from the IDRC for the project 'Making green hydrogen work in Africa: Addressing the skills gap and employment prospects for youth and women'. Read all about it 👇 ascleiden.nl/news/include...
January 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM
🎉 Congratulations to INCLUDE and postdoctoral researcher
@eric-cezne.bsky.social, who have won a grant from the IDRC for the project 'Making green hydrogen work in Africa: Addressing the skills gap and employment prospects for youth and women'. Read all about it 👇 ascleiden.nl/news/include...
@eric-cezne.bsky.social, who have won a grant from the IDRC for the project 'Making green hydrogen work in Africa: Addressing the skills gap and employment prospects for youth and women'. Read all about it 👇 ascleiden.nl/news/include...
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"A haven of peace and happiness where treasures are carefully kept, only to be placed in our hands with immense generosity and kindness", writes visiting fellow Ouafa Messous. Have you visited the #AfricanLibrary yet? Find out about our services! ascleiden.nl/content/libr... #Ourlibrary #Ourstories
December 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"A haven of peace and happiness where treasures are carefully kept, only to be placed in our hands with immense generosity and kindness", writes visiting fellow Ouafa Messous. Have you visited the #AfricanLibrary yet? Find out about our services! ascleiden.nl/content/libr... #Ourlibrary #Ourstories
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🤩 Proud! An impressive total of 21 graduates of the Bachelor, Master and Research Master African Studies received their diplomas last week during a festive ceremony in the Academy Building in Leiden. Congratulations to all graduates! 🎉https://bit.ly/3Mla1sg #AfricanStudies #GraduationCeremony
Congrats to 21 African Studies graduates! | African Studies Centre Leiden
An impressive total of 21 graduates from the BA, MA and Research MA African Studies received their diplomas on 18 November during a festive ceremony in the Academy Building in Leiden. Their thesis…
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November 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🤩 Proud! An impressive total of 21 graduates of the Bachelor, Master and Research Master African Studies received their diplomas last week during a festive ceremony in the Academy Building in Leiden. Congratulations to all graduates! 🎉https://bit.ly/3Mla1sg #AfricanStudies #GraduationCeremony
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ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕒𝕜𝕜𝕠𝕠𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕦𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕟 𝕍𝕊 & 𝟛𝟚 𝔸𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕜𝕒𝕒𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕟 𝕠𝕡 𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕖 𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟
Het voortbestaan van handelsprogramma AGOA, dat Afrikaanse producten tariefvrij toegang geeft tot de VS, is wankel.
Armin Cuyvers @leidenlaw.bsky.social & Chibuike Uche @ascleiden.bsky.social duiden de gevolgen hiervan @nieuws.nos.nl
Het voortbestaan van handelsprogramma AGOA, dat Afrikaanse producten tariefvrij toegang geeft tot de VS, is wankel.
Armin Cuyvers @leidenlaw.bsky.social & Chibuike Uche @ascleiden.bsky.social duiden de gevolgen hiervan @nieuws.nos.nl
Handelsakkoord tussen VS en 32 Afrikaanse landen hangt aan zijden draadje
Tienduizenden banen staan op de tocht. Onder meer Lesotho en Kenia kunnen er hard door worden getroffen.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕒𝕜𝕜𝕠𝕠𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕦𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕟 𝕍𝕊 & 𝟛𝟚 𝔸𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕜𝕒𝕒𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕟 𝕠𝕡 𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕖 𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟
Het voortbestaan van handelsprogramma AGOA, dat Afrikaanse producten tariefvrij toegang geeft tot de VS, is wankel.
Armin Cuyvers @leidenlaw.bsky.social & Chibuike Uche @ascleiden.bsky.social duiden de gevolgen hiervan @nieuws.nos.nl
Het voortbestaan van handelsprogramma AGOA, dat Afrikaanse producten tariefvrij toegang geeft tot de VS, is wankel.
Armin Cuyvers @leidenlaw.bsky.social & Chibuike Uche @ascleiden.bsky.social duiden de gevolgen hiervan @nieuws.nos.nl
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🎉November is ASCL's African Philosophy Month!
At the centre, we recognise the importance of amplifying intellectual traditions and ensuring that African philosophy is given the space it deserves in global academia.
➡️ All the events, information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/novembe...
At the centre, we recognise the importance of amplifying intellectual traditions and ensuring that African philosophy is given the space it deserves in global academia.
➡️ All the events, information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/novembe...
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🎉November is ASCL's African Philosophy Month!
At the centre, we recognise the importance of amplifying intellectual traditions and ensuring that African philosophy is given the space it deserves in global academia.
➡️ All the events, information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/novembe...
At the centre, we recognise the importance of amplifying intellectual traditions and ensuring that African philosophy is given the space it deserves in global academia.
➡️ All the events, information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/novembe...
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Last week, the ASCL organised a panel discussion on the little media coverage of wars in Africa (focus: Sudan and DRC). It was an insightful and engaging discussion, proving that many people care about these often so-called ‘forgotten’ conflicts.
➡️ Read the report: www.ascleiden.nl/news/report-...
➡️ Read the report: www.ascleiden.nl/news/report-...
Report on panel discussion: Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DRC | African Studies Centre Leiden
On 9 October, as part of its Societal Day, the ASCL organised a panel discussion on the coverage of wars in Africa, particularly the wars in Sudan and DRC and the little attention they receive in the…
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October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🧾New blog post by Lidewyde Berckmoes: 'Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda': ascleiden.nl/content/ascl...
📣 Thursday 9 October: Panel Discussion on 'Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo'. Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
📣 Thursday 9 October: Panel Discussion on 'Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo'. Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda | African Studies Centre Leiden
In a new blog, Lidewyde Berckmoes reflects on Rwanda three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi. She explores the entanglements of peace and war in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of…
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October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🧾New blog post by Lidewyde Berckmoes: 'Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda': ascleiden.nl/content/ascl...
📣 Thursday 9 October: Panel Discussion on 'Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo'. Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
📣 Thursday 9 October: Panel Discussion on 'Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo'. Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
We're #hiring! Who will join our Comms team?
📣New vacancy at the ASCL for a Communications and Events Officer!
We are looking for a communications expert to organise events and help share our research, education, and publications with the world.
⌛Deadline: 26 October
More info and application 👇🏾
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies...
We are looking for a communications expert to organise events and help share our research, education, and publications with the world.
⌛Deadline: 26 October
More info and application 👇🏾
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies...
Vacancy: Communications and events officer
African Studies Centre Leiden, Leiden UniversityCommunications and events officer for 3 days a week (0,6 fte, 22,8 hours per week)The African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) is looking for an…
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October 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We're #hiring! Who will join our Comms team?
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🎉Congratulations to Mayke Kaag! We celebrated her inaugural lecture as Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa at Leiden University, titled 'Reflections on power, knowledge, and trust. Political dynamics in Africa and beyond'. www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🎉Congratulations to Mayke Kaag! We celebrated her inaugural lecture as Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa at Leiden University, titled 'Reflections on power, knowledge, and trust. Political dynamics in Africa and beyond'. www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
📢 Panel discussion 9 October: Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo. Join us for an urgent panel discussion about why these conflicts in Africa receive so little attention, and what the media, academia & NGOs can do. Registration: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
September 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Visit the #AfricanLibrary and discover the wealth of resources and expertise yourself!
"This library is not just full of books, it is full of care, knowledge, and comfort. It reminds me that even though I am far away, I still belong. I am truly thankful for this space and the people who make it so welcoming. The African Library doesn’t just support my studies, it supports my heart"
September 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Visit the #AfricanLibrary and discover the wealth of resources and expertise yourself!
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The Research Master African Studies at @unileiden.bsky.social (2006-2027) is coming to an end. Following national budget cuts, the programme will be discontinued after this year's final intake of ResMAAS students.
September 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Research Master African Studies at @unileiden.bsky.social (2006-2027) is coming to an end. Following national budget cuts, the programme will be discontinued after this year's final intake of ResMAAS students.
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⏰ The deadline for the Africa Thesis Award is approaching fast – submit your Africa-related thesis by 30 September!
More information ➡️ www.ascleiden.nl/content/afri...
More information ➡️ www.ascleiden.nl/content/afri...
August 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
⏰ The deadline for the Africa Thesis Award is approaching fast – submit your Africa-related thesis by 30 September!
More information ➡️ www.ascleiden.nl/content/afri...
More information ➡️ www.ascleiden.nl/content/afri...
🔎 Keep eyes on #Sudan, follow our web resources 👇🏾👇🏾
🔍 Keep Eyes on #Sudan
Since violence broke out in Sudan in April 2023, over 150,000 lives have been lost and more than 12,000 displaced, yet media coverage remains limited. The #AfricanLibrary is tracking key resources to help you stay informed.
👉 Explore the web resources: buff.ly/XNUrnxP
Since violence broke out in Sudan in April 2023, over 150,000 lives have been lost and more than 12,000 displaced, yet media coverage remains limited. The #AfricanLibrary is tracking key resources to help you stay informed.
👉 Explore the web resources: buff.ly/XNUrnxP
July 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🔎 Keep eyes on #Sudan, follow our web resources 👇🏾👇🏾
A #Veni grant for Tanja Hendriks @ascleiden.bsky.social @unileiden.bsky.social! Looking into proactive ways of #disaster response in times of #climatechange in #Malawi. Congratulations!
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Tanja Hendriks on being awarded a Veni grant from the NWO (Dutch Research Council)!
Tanja, a former African Studies research master student at @unileiden.bsky.social, is among 18 Leiden University researchers to receive this prestigious award.
Tanja, a former African Studies research master student at @unileiden.bsky.social, is among 18 Leiden University researchers to receive this prestigious award.
July 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A #Veni grant for Tanja Hendriks @ascleiden.bsky.social @unileiden.bsky.social! Looking into proactive ways of #disaster response in times of #climatechange in #Malawi. Congratulations!
Is #corruption threatening #democracy in #Malawi? Highly relevant seminar @ascleiden.bsky.social @unileiden.bsky.social on 11 September with a view to the upcoming #elections in Malawi!
❓ Is democracy in Malawi thriving—or under threat? ascleiden.nl/news/ascl-se...
Join us on 11 September for the next ASCL Seminar: Democracy and Corruption in Malawi – Between Resilience and Backsliding with expert Gerhard Anders.
Join us on 11 September for the next ASCL Seminar: Democracy and Corruption in Malawi – Between Resilience and Backsliding with expert Gerhard Anders.
July 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Is #corruption threatening #democracy in #Malawi? Highly relevant seminar @ascleiden.bsky.social @unileiden.bsky.social on 11 September with a view to the upcoming #elections in Malawi!
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Mirjam de Bruijn @UniLeiden.bsky.social talks at #ECAS about the New Scramble for Africa, referring to #ICTs as a resource in itself. 'It's the new gold'. Researching conflicts in #Sahel, she sees correlation between conflicts and clicks, 'social media thrive on conflicts'.
June 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Mirjam de Bruijn @UniLeiden.bsky.social talks at #ECAS about the New Scramble for Africa, referring to #ICTs as a resource in itself. 'It's the new gold'. Researching conflicts in #Sahel, she sees correlation between conflicts and clicks, 'social media thrive on conflicts'.
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What is the link between demographics and politics? Jon Abbink spoke about the link between politics and imbalanced strong youthful age structures in #Ethiopia and #Sudan, while Akinyinka Akinyoade focused on the (always contested) census in #Nigeria, and what that means for the future. At #ECAS2025
June 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
What is the link between demographics and politics? Jon Abbink spoke about the link between politics and imbalanced strong youthful age structures in #Ethiopia and #Sudan, while Akinyinka Akinyoade focused on the (always contested) census in #Nigeria, and what that means for the future. At #ECAS2025
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#ECAS2025 in Prague has taken off! @Eric-cezne.bsky.social of @UniLeiden.bsky.social presenting about how the establishment of a green hydrogen (#GH2) landscape impacts socio-economic development and #energy #justice in Limpopo #SouthAfrica. With Susanne Nicholaysen of @UtrechtUniversity.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#ECAS2025 in Prague has taken off! @Eric-cezne.bsky.social of @UniLeiden.bsky.social presenting about how the establishment of a green hydrogen (#GH2) landscape impacts socio-economic development and #energy #justice in Limpopo #SouthAfrica. With Susanne Nicholaysen of @UtrechtUniversity.bsky.social
See you in Prague! #ECAS2025
📣 Heading to #ECAS2025 next week? Make sure to stop by our colleagues' panel talks and the ASCL bookstand from 25–28 June ➡️ buff.ly/CLZSbhA
Also, ASCL Library colleagues participate in the ELIAS meeting, where Ursula Oberst speaks about the exciting African Literary Metadata (ALMEDA) project
Also, ASCL Library colleagues participate in the ELIAS meeting, where Ursula Oberst speaks about the exciting African Literary Metadata (ALMEDA) project
June 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
See you in Prague! #ECAS2025
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🌍 Meet the people bringing fresh perspectives to #AfricanStudies at #ASCL!
Our current #VisitingFellows are conducting fascinating research that spans education, art, memory, and post-conflict narratives.👉 Read about them here: ascleiden.nl/news/visitin...
#ResearchExchange #AcademicCommunity
Our current #VisitingFellows are conducting fascinating research that spans education, art, memory, and post-conflict narratives.👉 Read about them here: ascleiden.nl/news/visitin...
#ResearchExchange #AcademicCommunity
Visiting fellows at the ASCL | African Studies Centre Leiden
The ASCL has a vibrant Visiting Fellows Programme. Selected fellows collaborate and network with colleagues, make use of our excellent library, and give a seminar in the context of the Collaborative…
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June 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
🌍 Meet the people bringing fresh perspectives to #AfricanStudies at #ASCL!
Our current #VisitingFellows are conducting fascinating research that spans education, art, memory, and post-conflict narratives.👉 Read about them here: ascleiden.nl/news/visitin...
#ResearchExchange #AcademicCommunity
Our current #VisitingFellows are conducting fascinating research that spans education, art, memory, and post-conflict narratives.👉 Read about them here: ascleiden.nl/news/visitin...
#ResearchExchange #AcademicCommunity
Proud of my colleague Mayke Kaag! 👇🏾
🎤 Prof. Mayke Kaag spoke at the UN Headquarters in New York, speaking on “Trust and Trust-Making in African Politics and Governance”. The event, organised by the UN Security Sector Reform & Governance Unit, also featured economist Sir Paul Collier.
📺 Watch the session here
📺 Watch the session here
Mayke Kaag delivers keynote at UN about trust and security sector reform | African Studies Centre Leiden
On 2 June, Prof. Mayke Kaag gave a keynote speech at the UN Headquarters in New York. The meeting was organised by the UN’s Security Sector Reform & Governance Unit. Prof. Kaag spoke on ‘Trust and…
ascleiden.nl
June 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Proud of my colleague Mayke Kaag! 👇🏾
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Heading to International ConFest: Africa–Asia, A New Axis of Knowledge in Dakar on 11–14 June? Don’t miss the chance to connect with the African Studies Centre Leiden!
📚 Visit our stand to browse and buy ASCL publications, and🎙️ join our panel sessions!
📚 Visit our stand to browse and buy ASCL publications, and🎙️ join our panel sessions!
June 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Heading to International ConFest: Africa–Asia, A New Axis of Knowledge in Dakar on 11–14 June? Don’t miss the chance to connect with the African Studies Centre Leiden!
📚 Visit our stand to browse and buy ASCL publications, and🎙️ join our panel sessions!
📚 Visit our stand to browse and buy ASCL publications, and🎙️ join our panel sessions!
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Honouring Koyo Kouoh's life, work, and legacy - buff.ly/44pe4cR
On 10 May 2025, the world lost an extraordinary cultural force. Koyo Kouoh passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. More than a visionary curator, she was a guide and advocate for countless artists, especially from the Global South.
On 10 May 2025, the world lost an extraordinary cultural force. Koyo Kouoh passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. More than a visionary curator, she was a guide and advocate for countless artists, especially from the Global South.
Koyo Kouoh | African Studies Centre Leiden
On the 10th of May, the Camerioonian-Swiss curator Koyo Kouoh unexpectedly passed away at the age of 57. She served as executive director and chief curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art…
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May 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Honouring Koyo Kouoh's life, work, and legacy - buff.ly/44pe4cR
On 10 May 2025, the world lost an extraordinary cultural force. Koyo Kouoh passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. More than a visionary curator, she was a guide and advocate for countless artists, especially from the Global South.
On 10 May 2025, the world lost an extraordinary cultural force. Koyo Kouoh passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. More than a visionary curator, she was a guide and advocate for countless artists, especially from the Global South.
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🏆 We are thrilled to announce that the Africa Thesis Award 2024 has been awarded to Baleseng Maeneche! 🎉 Her excellent thesis critically examines how media narratives shape perceptions of male violence in South Africa.
Read more about Baleseng’s thesis: buff.ly/lM3C8pH
Read more about Baleseng’s thesis: buff.ly/lM3C8pH
May 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🏆 We are thrilled to announce that the Africa Thesis Award 2024 has been awarded to Baleseng Maeneche! 🎉 Her excellent thesis critically examines how media narratives shape perceptions of male violence in South Africa.
Read more about Baleseng’s thesis: buff.ly/lM3C8pH
Read more about Baleseng’s thesis: buff.ly/lM3C8pH