Events and Activities
News, event announcements, and further insights into ZIAF’s activities
ZIAF hosts an annual public dialogue, organises interdisciplinary lecture series on innovative topics, and organises exhibitions that are displayed both in Germany and on the African continent.
Nikoklas Gestrich
ZIAF Public Dialogue
The annual ZIAF Public Dialogue (formerly ZIAF Lecture) brings distinguished representatives from academics, politics, culture, and art to Goethe University to discuss current fundamental questions in African Studies and other Africa-related topics.
Stefan Schmid
Exhibitions
The ZIAF collaborates with researchers to initiate and organize exhibitions on a variety of topics, which are presented both in Germany and across Africa.
News and Events
Lecture series Winter semester 2026/27 -The World and France
The lecture series addresses continuities and postcolonial perspectives in France. Researchers from Germany and France examine the history, present and future of the French Empire from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Stefan Schmid
MIASA call for fellowships
The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) is inviting applications for individual and group fellowships. Deadline is October 15th.
Sonja Magnavita
04.09.26 FANT Workshop on African Archaeology
Meeting of Archaeologists working on Africa's past. This one-day event showcases the latest research, offers roundtable discussions and networking opportunities.
Christian Williams
01.09.26 - Christian Faith and Namibian Liberation
In this discussion session, Prof. Dr. Christian Williams (University of the Free State) will share key insights from his new book: Christian Faith and Namibian Liberation: An ethnographic Biography of Salatiel Ailonga. 14 - 16 Uhr, IG 1.411
16.07.26 Book Launch and Discussion
Multidirectional Memory between Southern Africa and Latin America Discussant: PD Dr. Andrea Gremens Tanaka Chidra Reads From His Short Stories and Poetry 16.07.26, 18-20h SH1.108
Nikoklas Gestrich
09.07.26 ZIAF-Public Dialogue: Africa's Democratic Pathway
"Africa's Democratic Pathways: Global Contexts Local Futures". Discussion with Anja Osei (Berlin) Brigitte Geißel (Frankfurt), Miles Tendi (Oxford). 19h, Capus Westend, IG 411