Call for photographic contributions
From 15th September to 15th October 2021 the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence is inviting all amateur and professional photographers to participate in a call for photographic contributions on the topic of "African Icons". ...more
The NAB 2020 is hot off the press!
Check out the current edition of NAB (News from the Institute of African Studies in Bayreuth) featuring many of last year's projects and events from the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence. ...more
Research Projects of the Cluster
Find out more about the Cluster’s diverse research portfolio and browse through its numerous research projects. ...more
Register with us and stay informed!
The Cluster of Excellence would like to encourage all of its associates, partner and friends to sign up for the latest news and information. ...more
Black Lives Matter
The Academic Committee of the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, in its capacity as the Cluster’s highest decision-making body, has released an official statement to clarify its stance on racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. ...more
Recent Publications
Find a list of our recent publications here. ...more
Research Sections
Six thematic fields, organized into Research Sections (Affiliations, Art & Aesthetics, Knowledges, Learning, Mobilities and Moralities) provide a coherent structure to our research projects. ...more
