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Posted on 9 November 2011, last modified on 9 October 2023
06 March 2020
In the framework of the programme University of Edinburgh-University of Leiden Joint Funded PhD Studentships, the African Studies Centre Leiden will recruit two PhD candidates. The proposed research must address topics of urbanisation, urbanity, and urban diversity in relation to African Studies. The proposed research should also relate to one (or more) of ASCL’s priority research themes as identified by its Collaborative Research Groups. Submit your application online no later than 1 May 2020. Read more about the selection criteria.
05 March 2020
03 March 2020
In preparation for the Somali Day - postponed until a later date - the ASCL Library has compiled a web dossier on Somali literature. A special section has been added under the header “Acquisition trip 2019”, showcasing literary works in Somali purchased at the 12th Hargeysa International Bookfair in Somaliland. The introduction is by ASCL researcher Annachiara Raia. Read the web dossier!