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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! #KhartoumFilm #AfricanCinema #sudanvoices @uni.bayreuth @bigsas.scholarsbt @khartoum_movie @africaclusterbt

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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🎉💐 #dissertation #colonialcurrency #phddefence @bigsas.scholarsbt

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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💐 @bigsas.scholarsbt @afrizert #phddefence #tanzania #massai

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🎬 Film Screening & Discussion: @khartoum_movie 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: / If you’re around at uni, join us! #KhartoumFilm #AfricanCinema #sudanvoices #universitätbayreuth @bigsas_pr @africaclusterbt @afrizert

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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.🌎 #baymau26 #bigsas #modelafricanunion @bigsas.scholarsbt

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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🎉 @vale.do.vale

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BIGSAS Scholar Spotlight: Hasnaa at Indiana University🎊 Hasnaa Essam Farag, a BIGSAS scholar, participates in a prominent conference on Arabic linguistics at Indiana University in the United States. Hasnaa delivers a talk on her current sociopragmatic research project, which focuses on the representation of terms of address within intimate relationships in Egyptian television social dramas. Her research demonstrates the connection between linguistic choices and society. A small step on stage, a meaningful step for Arabic linguistics and a proud moment for BIGSAS Big congrats to Hasnaa💐 #bigsas #indianauniversity #arabiclinguistics #egypt #conference @bigsas.scholarsbt

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BIGSAS is delighted to celebrate the successful thesis defence of Shaden Ashraf Kamel Armnios Kamel.✨ Her dissertation “Exploring the phenomenon of popular women-only Facebook groups in Egypt: Development, maintenance and transformation” offers an important contribution to understanding digital communities, gendered online spaces, and social transformation. We are proud of this remarkable achievement and honoured to have accompanied Shaden on her academic journey. Congratulations, Shaden💐🎉. We wish you continued success and impact in all that lies ahead.✨ #phd #bigsasalumni #womenonly #egypt #phddefence @bigsas.scholarsbt

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A proud moment for BIGSAS.✨ BIGSAS had the honour of awarding the PhD certificate to Ibrahim Seyni Mamoudou, who is now officially Dr Mamoudou! This achievement marks years of commitment, resilience, and academic excellence. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and grateful to have accompanied him on this remarkable journey. Congratulations, Dr Mamoudou💐🎉 May your path ahead be filled with continued success and meaningful impact. #bigsas #phd #doctorate #academicexcellence #graduation🎓 @bigsas.scholarsbt

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A proud moment for BIGSAS🎊 BIGSAS had the honour of awarding the PhD certificate to Perseverence Madhuku, who is now officially Dr Madhuku! This milestone reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and to have been part of this remarkable journey. Congratulations, Dr Madhuku💐. We wish you continued success in all that lies ahead✨ #bigsas #phd #doctorate #academicexcellence #proudmonent @bigsas.scholarsbt

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New Book Spotlight!🎊 We are delighted to present the latest publication by Hanza Diman: “Fuelwood, Lomé and the State: 1907-2025”. The book is now on display at the Research Centre Africa (FZA). Those interested in taking a closer look can view the book at the BIGSAS Coordinator’s Office. Congratulations to Hanza on this wonderful achievement!💐🎉 #newpublication #bigsasalumni #africastudies #research #togo @bigsas.scholarsbt

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New Book Spotlight!🎉 We are delighted to present the latest publication by Diana Kisakye: “Judicial Diplomacy in African REC Courts: Navigating the Strategic Space in the East African Court of Justice”. The book is now on display at the Research Centre Africa (FZA). You can also access the full content at the BIGSAS Coordinator’s Office or directly through this open-access link. 🔗/de/document/view/detail/uuid/a7cb3b7e-68e8-3a1d-8842-7d04d187018f Congratulations to Diana on this wonderful achievement!💐🎊 #newpublication #bigsasalumni #africastudies #research #eastafrica @bigsas.scholarsbt

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