Since 1990, the Institute of African Studies has been the institutional umbrella for Africa- and African diaspora-related research, teaching and outreach at the University of Bayreuth. The institute is a reliable and recognized cooperation partner, both on an international and national level, as well as on a regional and local level. Explore the core pillars of our organization below.
Vision
We embrace a critical, reflexive research, teaching, and outreach agenda aimed at transcending historically unequal relations of research and knowledge production. ...more →
Steering Committee
The governing body is responsible for the research and teaching strategies of the IAS and represents the IAS within the University and externally. ...more →
Team
The steering committee delegates the operational management of the IAS to a spokesperson elected for this purpose and his / her deputy. ...more →
Members
The IAS unites outstanding scholars from different faculties. The IAS currently has almost 100 members from five of the university's faculties. ...more →
Ethics
The IAS Stands Against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination, upholding the principles of equality, justice, and fairness. ...more →
Statutes
The official constitution and legal framework of the Institute of African Studies. ...more →
