The Centre for African Studies Basel ZASB coordinates Africa-related teaching and research at the University of Basel and its partner institutions. It is an acknowledged centre for interdisciplinary Africa-focused research and offers a Master's and a PhD in African Studies as well as a continuing education programme for professionals.
Current
Events
13 Feb 2026
Time: 20:15 - 22:00
Location: Verso Bar, Kollegienhaus, Petersgraben 50
Organizer:
Centre for African Studies and Faculty of Theology
Party with the Black Earth Band (free admission)
Please join us at the Verso Bar for a party with the Black Earth Band 16 Feb 2026
Time: 12:15 - 13:45
Location: Rheinsprung 21, CH-4051 Basel
Organizer:
Zentrum für Afrikastudien
Informational event
Semester-Apéro of the Centre for African Studies
The traditional meet'n'greet event for staff, students and associates 20 Feb 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Online via Zoom
Organizer:
Mission 21
Public event
Webinar: "The dignity of the earth – Indigenous connection to the land"
Webinar "Global Voices – Acting Together for Peace" 04 Mar 2026
Time: 18:15
Location: Basler Afrika Bibliographien, Klosterberg 23, 4051 Basel, www.baslerafrika.ch
Organizer:
University of Namibia, Centre for African Studies and Basler Afrika Bibliographien
Introduction to the Namibian and Southern African Studies Research Colloquium and Southern African Archives
First session of the Research Colloquium with Antonio UribeNews
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Study and further education programmes
Contact
University of Basel
Centre for African Studies Basel
Rheinsprung 21
4051 Basel
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)61 207 34 82
How to find us:
The ZASB is very easy to reach by public transport. It takes about five minutes to reach the Centre from the tram/bus stops Schifflände (trams #6/8/11/14/16, buses #34/36) and Kunstmuseum (tram #1/2).