Michael Galda Location Germany CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTSAfrican Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Regional Perspectives GALDA VERLAG is a Berlin-based,  academic publisher specializing in African Studies. It is entirely financed by Galda + Leuchter GmbH, an international library supplier and academic bookseller established in 1985. Because our publishing is cross-subsidized by our bookselling operations (import/export), we operate free from commercial pressures, author fees, or institutional dependencies. This allows us to focus entirely on academic quality and the promotion of African scholarship in Western academic libraries and global research communities. EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY:We believe that the best African Studies scholarship comes from scholars who are rooted in the regions they study. We are primarily interested in work by researchers based in Africa — scholars who bring firsthand knowledge of local realities, languages, and communities to their research. We seek regionally-grounded, interdisciplinary scholarship across the full breadth of the humanities, social sciences, and law. Too often, African Studies privileges continental generalizations over the rich diversity of local cultures, social structures, legal traditions, and intellectual production. Our publishing program seeks to counter this by providing a platform for African scholars to bring their voices and perspectives to international academic audiences. AREAS OF INTEREST: Humanities & Cultural Studies:- Literature, literary criticism, and African-language literatures- Film, cinema, and visual culture- Theater, performance, music, and sonic cultures- Philosophy and intellectual history- Oral traditions, folklore, and mythology- Art, aesthetics, and material culture- Cultural memory, heritage, and preservation- Religion, spirituality, and belief systems- Translation studies and multilingual literary cultures- Digital humanities and new media Social Sciences:- Political science and governance- Sociology and social organization- Anthropology and ethnography- Economics and development studies- Demography and population studies- Education and knowledge production- Gender studies and feminist scholarship- Migration, diaspora, and transnational communities- Urban and rural transformations- Environmental studies and political ecology- Peace, conflict, and security studies- Public health and medical anthropology Law & Legal Studies:- Customary and traditional law- Indigenous legal systems and practices- Legal pluralism and hybrid legal orders- Constitutional development and human rights- Land law, property rights, and resource governance- Transitional justice and reconciliation- Criminal justice and penology- International law and African institutions (AU, regional courts)- Commercial law and economic regulation- Family law and personal status- Environmental law and natural resource management- Colonial legal legacies and postcolonial legal reform- Law and society in African contexts- Comparative legal studies across African regions History:- Regional and local histories- Community histories and micro-regional developments- Colonial and postcolonial history- Resistance movements and decolonization- Labor and migration history- Trade networks and economic history- Social and economic history- Environmental history and land use- Intellectual and institutional history- Oral history and narrative traditions Languages & Linguistics:- Documentation of indigenous and minority languages- Endangered languages and revitalization- Sociolinguistics and language policy- Linguistic anthropology- Translation and preservation of oral sources- Script traditions and literacy history GEOGRAPHIC EMPHASIS:While we welcome proposals from all African regions, we have particular interest in:- Central Africa (Great Lakes region, Congo Basin)- West Africa (Sahel, coastal regions)- East Africa (Horn of Africa, Swahili coast)- Southern Africa- Understudied or marginalized regions across the continent- Comparative and cross-regional studies- Transnational and diaspora perspectives WE ARE SEEKING: We welcome submissions from scholars based in Africa and from researchers worldwide whose work is grounded in African regional realities. We particularly encourage submissions from early-career scholars at African universities and research institutions. Doctoral Dissertations:- Recently defended dissertations- Dissertations in final revision- Revised dissertations adapted for broader academic audiences Monographs:- Original research by early-career scholars- Major works by established scholars- Comparative and transnational studies- Critical editions and scholarly translations Edited Volumes & Collaborative Works:- Thematic collections with multiple contributors- Conference proceedings of high academic quality- Research outputs from collaborative projects- Multi-author studies from research teams Festschriften:- Volumes honoring distinguished African scholars- Contributions celebrating scholarly careers and impact PUBLICATION DETAILS: Book Series: "African Studies – Regional Perspectives" Languages: We publish in both French and English. Format: High-quality print editions and digital/ebook formats Distribution: Our international bookselling network ensures placement in major Western academic libraries, research institutions, and specialized bookshops worldwide. International cataloguing & WorldCat visibility. WHAT WE OFFER AUTHORS: ✓ No publication fees or author charges✓ Professional editorial support throughout the process✓ International promotion and marketing✓ Representation at African Studies conferences✓ Long-term commitment to keeping works in print✓ Ethical publishing practices✓ Passion for books OUR COMMITMENT: As a non-profit publishing project funded by our bookselling and library supply operations since 1985, we are not driven by profit margins, commercial trends, or institutional agendas. This unique model allows us to:- Prioritize scholarship by Africa-based researchers- Take risks on important but unmarketable scholarship- Support early-career scholars and emerging voices- Publish works from understudied regions and topics- Champion interdisciplinary and regionally-grounded research- Maintain high editorial standards without commercial compromise- Keep all publications permanently in print and internationally visible We are particularly committed to amplifying the work of scholars who live and work in Africa, whose research reflects deep engagement with local realities, and who are often underserved by mainstream academic publishing. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Please send your manuscript OR a brief proposal (3–5 pages) in French or English including: 1. Project abstract (short) explaining:  - Research questions and arguments  - Contribution to scholarship  - Regional focus and methodology  - Intended audience 2. Sample chapter (preferably introduction or substantive chapter) 3. Estimated completion date (for works in progress) 4. Any special considerations We welcome preliminary inquiries and are happy to discuss potential projects informally before formal submission. If you are unsure whether your project fits our scope, please contact us. TIMELINE:We aim to provide initial feedback within 2–3 weeks of submission. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGEmail: michael.galda@galda.comWebsite: www.galda-verlag.de DEADLINE: This is an open, rolling call. We accept and review submissions throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------- APPEL À MANUSCRITSÉtudes Africaines: Sciences Humaines, Sciences Sociales & Droit – Perspectives Régionales GALDA VERLAG est un projet éditorial académique à but non lucratif spécialisé dans les études africaines. Il est entièrement financé par Galda + Leuchter GmbH, un fournisseur international de bibliothèques et libraire académique fondé en 1985. Grâce à ce modèle de financement croisé par nos activités de librairie, nous opérons sans pressions commerciales, sans frais pour les auteurs et sans dépendance institutionnelle. PHILOSOPHIE ÉDITORIALE:Nous croyons que les meilleures recherches en études africaines proviennent de chercheurs ancrés dans les régions qu'ils étudient. Nous nous intéressons principalement aux travaux de chercheurs basés en Afrique — des universitaires qui apportent une connaissance directe des réalités locales, des langues et des communautés à leurs recherches. Notre programme éditorial offre une plateforme pour une recherche interdisciplinaire, ancrée régionalement, couvrant les sciences humaines, les sciences sociales et le droit. DOMAINES D'INTÉRÊT: Sciences Humaines et Études Culturelles:- Littérature, critique littéraire et littératures en langues africaines- Cinéma, arts visuels et culture visuelle- Théâtre, musique et arts performatifs- Philosophie et histoire intellectuelle- Traditions orales, folklore et mythologie- Mémoire culturelle, patrimoine et préservation- Humanités numériques et nouveaux médias Sciences Sociales:- Science politique et gouvernance- Sociologie et organisation sociale- Anthropologie et ethnographie- Économie et études du développement- Études de genre et recherche féministe- Migration, diaspora et communautés transnationales- Transformations urbaines et rurales- Études environnementales et écologie politique- Paix, conflit et études de sécurité- Santé publique et anthropologie médicale Droit et Études Juridiques:- Droit coutumier et traditionnel- Systèmes juridiques autochtones- Pluralisme juridique et ordres juridiques hybrides- Développement constitutionnel et droits de l'homme- Droit foncier et gouvernance des ressources- Justice transitionnelle et réconciliation- Droit international et institutions africaines- Droit commercial et régulation économique- Droit de la famille et statut personnel- Droit de l'environnement- Héritages juridiques coloniaux et réformes postcoloniales- Études juridiques comparatives à travers les régions africaines Histoire:- Histoires régionales et locales- Histoire coloniale et postcoloniale- Mouvements de résistance et décolonisation- Histoire sociale et économique- Histoire orale et traditions narratives Langues et Linguistique:- Documentation des langues autochtones et minoritaires- Langues menacées et revitalisation- Sociolinguistique et politique linguistique- Anthropologie linguistique EMPHASE GÉOGRAPHIQUE:Nous accueillons les propositions de toutes les régions africaines, avec un intérêt particulier pour:- Afrique centrale (Grands Lacs, bassin du Congo)- Afrique de l'Ouest (Sahel, régions côtières)- Afrique de l'Est (Corne de l'Afrique, côte swahilie)- Afrique australe- Régions sous-étudiées et communautés marginalisées- Études comparatives et transrégionales- Perspectives transnationales et diasporiques NOUS RECHERCHONS: Nous accueillons les soumissions de chercheurs basés en Afrique et de chercheurs du monde entier dont les travaux sont ancrés dans les réalités régionales africaines. Nous encourageons particulièrement les soumissions de jeunes chercheurs dans les universités et institutions de recherche africaines. Thèses de doctorat (récentes ou en révision)- Monographies (jeunes chercheurs et chercheurs confirmés)- Ouvrages collectifs et travaux collaboratifs- Éditions critiques et traductions savantes- Mélanges en l'honneur de chercheurs africains distingués CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS: ✓ Aucun frais de publication✓ Soutien éditorial professionnel✓ Distribution internationale✓ Promotion lors de conférences internationales✓ Engagement à long terme✓ Pratiques éditoriales éthiques SOUMISSION:Envoyez votre manuscrit ou une proposition (3–5 pages) comprenant:1. Résumé du projet2. Chapitre échantillon3. Date d'achèvement estimée Nous accueillons volontiers les demandes préliminaires. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGCourriel: michael.galda@galda.comwww.galda-verlag.de DATE LIMITE: Appel ouvert – soumissions continues acceptées Contact Information Michael Galda GALDA VERLAG www.galda-verlag.de Contact Email michael.galda@galda-verlag.de URL https://www.galda-verlag.de Read more

Senckenberg offers fellowships to highly motivated and talented early career scientists (doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) from the Global South (Ext. Link: List of countries belonging to the Global South). The fellowships are awarded for a period of three to a maximum of six months each. Our goal is to support excellent research, to expand and strengthen the worldwide cooperation network and to contribute to the global exchange of knowledge. We cordially invite you to apply for a Global Fellowship fellowship at Senckenberg. Our fellows will have access to the 41 million objects in our Senckenberg collection, to our research laboratories and research infrastructures, to our libraries, and to the expertise of our scientific staff. At Senckenberg, you will find optimal working conditions and open-minded colleagues with a broad range of scientific backgrounds in biodiversity, anthropology, geology, collection-based research, genomics, and conservation ecology. We look forward to hearing from you if you have an idea for a high-quality research project that you would like to implement together with a scientific host at Senckenberg. About the fellowship program The Global Fellowship Program addresses PhD students and postdocs from countries of the Global South (Ext. Link: List of all countries of the Global South). Regular application deadlines are March 1st (12 pm CET) and October 1st (12 pm CEST) of each year. Opening of online application submission 4 weeks before deadline. We offer fellowships for PhD students (1,600 €/month) or postdocs (2,700 €/month) for 3 months, in selected cases for up to 6 months. In addition to the stipend, we offer a one-time travel allowance (up to 1,200 €). Prerequisites Applicants from countries of the Global South will be considered. Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree in one of Senckenberg’s research areas. You will contact a suitable scientist at Senckenberg, who can be your host, and together you will develop a concept for a suitable research topic, which you will spend the funded time working on at Senckenberg. This link to all Senckenberg institutes can help you find suitable hosts for your project ideas: all Senckenberg institutes. Please note that you are only eligible to receive a Senckenberg Global Fellowship if you do not receive a parallel project funding during the period of the fellowship. We would like to exclude double funding in any case. When submitting your application, please also note that it will take a maximum of 8 weeks to process your application before it is approved. After receiving approval, the fellowship must be started within 3 months. Required application documents   Letter of motivation with information on your research interests and experience (max. 1 page, in the online form). Description of your project idea (planned goals, implementation) for the research to be carried out within the framework of the fellowship, agreed upon with your host at Senckenberg. Please explain how the submitted project topic would enrich your personal range of methods and your research portfolio (especially for postdocs). Is this research topic breaking new ground? (max. 1 page, in the online form) Letter of support from your host(s) at Senckenberg, acknowledging you and your proposed work, adding to the expertise of the host group, and outlining how your stay will add value to Senckenberg as well. Please explain how the named project topic fits into the Senckenberg research landscape, how the Fellow’s project will enrich the research of your working group and the research field as a whole. Will new ground be broken or existing knowledge gaps closed? (max. 1 page – upload) Your current curriculum vitae, including a complete list of your publications (upload) Certificates of your Master’s degree and, if applicable, of your PhD (upload) Optional: further letters of recommendation (e.g. from mentors, supervisors; upload) Please note that you can only apply online via our form. Please use our form/template for the texts under 1. and 2. and fill it out carefully and completely. Please make sure that the uploaded documents are complete. If any required documents are missing, we will unfortunately not be able to consider your application. The application form can be found on the Senckenberg website: Global Fellowships | Senckenberg Nature Research during the application period.   Selection procedure A scientific selection committee will select the successful applications within approximately eight weeks after the application deadline. The selection committee is composed of renowned scientists from the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung. The following evaluation criteria are applied: Scientific potential to reach the aims of the proposal Scientific excellence of the proposed work Prospects of developing a follow-up project to acquire additional funds Senckenberg supports equal opportunities for all genders and places particular emphasis on promoting career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Qualified women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to equally qualified applicants with disabilities. Successful applicants and their hosts will be notified eight weeks after the application deadline. Project report A project report must be submitted within three months of completion of the project. An online form for the project report is available above. You must upload the following documents to the form: An informal, max. two-page report with the following content:a) the objective of the project (as per the application),b) the practical implementation,c) the results achieved andd) an outlook on planned publications and future plans. The text should not exceed 2 pages (excluding illustrations and diagrams).   This confirmation form, fully completed and signed: Confirmation form Contact For organizational advice, please contact the e-mail address fellowships@senckenberg.de. For professional advice and consultation, please contact your professionally suitable potential hosts. Frequently asked questions Affiliation Applicants who do not currently have a temporary affiliation at a research institution are asked to contact us at fellowships@senckenberg.de. Application deadline Please send your application before March 1st (12 pm CET) and October 1st (12 pm CEST) of each year. Collections Natural History Collections are Senckenberg’s largest and most important research infrastructure. With around 40 million counting units, they represent the largest natural history collection in Germany and probably the sixth largest worldwide. You can find more about our collections here: https://www.senckenberg.de/en/collection/. Criteria A scientific selection committee will select the successful applications within approximately eight weeks after the application deadline. The selection committee is composed of renowned scientists from the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung. The following evaluation criteria are applied: 1) Scientific potential to reach the aims of the proposal 2) Scientific excellence of the proposed work 3) Prospects of developing a follow-up project to acquire additional funds Equal opportunities Senckenberg supports equal opportunities for all genders and places particular emphasis on promoting career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Qualified women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities are given preference. Global South The OECD maintains a list of the so-called countries of the Global South, to which we adhere. The list is available at the following link: OECD List. You can find more information on how this list is being created here: https://www.oecd.org/oda.html. Grant / Stipend Young researchers who are temporarily abroad on another, fixed-term grant are eligible to apply, provided that double funding can be ruled out. Host - support letter Letter of support from your host at Senckenberg, acknowledging you and your proposed work, complementing the expertise of the host group and explaining how your stay will also add value to Senckenberg. Please explain how the named project topic fits into the Senckenberg research landscape, how the Fellow’s project will enrich the research of your research group and the research field as a whole. Will new ground be broken or existing knowledge gaps closed? (max. 1 page – upload) Institutes see https://www.senckenberg.de/en/research/institutes-overview/ Motivation letter Description of your project idea (planned goals, implementation) for the research to be carried out within the framework of the fellowship, agreed upon with your host at Senckenberg. Please explain how the submitted project topic would enrich your personal range of methods and your research portfolio (especially for postdocs). Is this research topic breaking new ground? (max. 1 page, in the online form) Project report A project report must be submitted within three months of completion of the project. An online form for the project report is available above. You must upload the following documents to the form: An informal, max. two-page report with the following content: (a) the objective of the project (as per the application), b) the practical implementation, c) the results achieved and d) an outlook on planned publications and future plans. The text should not exceed 2 pages (excluding illustrations and diagrams). This confirmation form, fully completed and signed: Confirmation form Report see Project report Research infrastructure The research infrastructure program comprises the infrastructure units that form the indispensable basis for research and are mostly also open to external users. Some of them are operated jointly with other institutions. Our research infrastructure includes collections, libraries, databases, laboratories and research platforms. More information can be found here. Residency Young researchers with permanent residence in Germany, EU countries, North America, Australia, etc. are not eligible to apply, regardless of their nationality. Selection procedure The selection process takes approximately up to eight weeks after submission of the application. Start of the fellowship Once you have received confirmation, you must start the scholarship within three months. If you are unable to meet this deadline for reasons beyond your control, such as a long processing time for your visa in your country, please contact fellowships@senckenberg.de as soon as possible. Postponing the start date by the required amount of time is therefore only possible in exceptional cases. Further delays are not possible and will result in the loss of the scholarship. Therefore, plan carefully in advance and apply in the application round that fits your schedule. Travel allowance If the travel costs exceed 1,200 €, the difference must be intercepted in other ways. Travel expenses Please advance the cost of your journey if possible. The costs will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 1,200 € after your arrival in Germany. If this is not possible, your host will book the trip for you – please make appropriate arrangements. Visa In order to take advantage of our Fellowship in Germany, you will need some documents from Senckenberg: 1) a letter of invitation 2) a visiting scientist contract 3) a hosting agreement. In case of your sponsorship, we will be happy to help you with these documents and with all further necessary steps and official matters. Read more

Volume 17: Academic Freedom as a Practice of Democracy At a panel during the Coalition for Action in Higher Education’s April 2025 national protest, urban and cultural studies scholar Davarian Baldwin made a rousing call for courage in the face of political and material repression in US colleges and universities: “We are the power that we have been waiting for.” Responding to this call, the 2026 volume of the AAUP’s Journal of Academic Freedom seeks to showcase work of students, educators, and activists—and of unions, scholarly associations, and other governance bodies—in fighting back against repression. The volume seeks submissions on initiatives that have been pursued, strategies that have been deployed, coalitions that have been built, and work that remains to be done in the fight for academic freedom. Submissions are due by March 9, 2026. We will consider any eligible submission relevant to the journal’s core focus on academic freedom. Topics of special interest for the volume include but are not limited to political education public outreach sanctuary campuses mutual defense compacts and other forms of coalition-building debt reveals boycott, divestment, and sanctions campaigns campus unionization protests and other forms of mass mobilization lawsuits political lobbying Check out the call for papers, submission guidelines, and editorial policy to learn more about this volume and past issues of the Journal of Academic Freedom. Questions? Reach out to jaf@aaup.org. Read more

The Journal for the History of Knowledge features an annual special issue, compiled by guest editors, which explores atheme central to the journal’s scope. The special issues of previous years have been Histories of Bureaucratic Knowledge(2020), Histories of Ignorance (2021), Situated Nature (2022), Entangled Temporalities (2023), Mapping Uncertain Knowledge (2024), and Knowledge and Power: Projecting the Modern World (2025). We are currently accepting proposals for the 2028 Special Issue. Proposals should contain the following: A description of the proposed theme (1500-2000 words) highlighting its significance for the history of knowledge A table of contents (typically 8-12 articles of 8000 words) Abstracts of the articles Two-page CVs of the editors; short biographies of the contributors An outline of the production process up to manuscript submission. All manuscripts must be submitted to thejournal by 1 May 2027. Please send your proposal to: jhokjournal@gmail.com Proposal deadline: 1 May 2026 Notification of acceptance: by 15 July 2026 After submission, all manuscripts will go through a process of peer review, author’s revisions, and copy editing. JHoKis a diamond open access journal, at no charge to the authors. The journal will be available in print (on demand) at Brepols Publishers. Details of the journal’s scope and a full list of the editorial team and advisory editorial board are available on the journal's website. Contact Email jhokjournal@gmail.com URL https://journalhistoryknowledge.org/announcement/view/317 Read more

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Textile Museum Journal Volume 54 2027  The Textile Museum Journal publishes high-quality academic research on the textile arts and serves as an interface between different branches of academia and textile scholars worldwide. International in scope, the journal is devoted to the presentation of scholarly articles concerning the cultural, technical, historical, and aesthetic significance of textiles. This volume will be dedicated to the untold stories of how museum textile collections come to be and how museums develop identities around their textile collections. Studies centering on the history of individual textile collections, problems inherent in acquiring museum collections, the creation of textile collections, provenance research on collection materials, repatriation of textiles, and identification of forgeries will be considered. Research from all disciplinary perspectives is welcome. Manuscripts should be based on original documentary, analytical, or interpretive research.  Deadline for abstract submissions: April 30, 2026. Deadline for full manuscript submissions: August 31, 2026. Manuscripts should be submitted by email to the Editorial Assistant of The Textile Museum Journal at tmjournal@gwu.edu. For Manuscript Submission and Author Style Guide documents, please visit https://museum.gwu.edu/submit-research A complete submission includes 5 elements: Abstract: A single Microsoft Word document (no longer than 250 words) in English with the title of your manuscript accompanied with another Microsoft Word document with sample images (photographs, drawings, diagrams, maps, etc.) and their caption(s).  Bio: A single Microsoft Word document detailing author(s) name, institutional affiliation(s), mailing address(es), telephone number(s), email address(es), and short biography (100 words) of author(s).  Full Manuscript: Microsoft Word document of the main text in English should be double-spaced throughout in 12-point Times Roman typeface. Use endnotes (do not embed) and cite references separately. Manuscripts should be between 5,000 to 10,000 words (including endnotes, captions, and references) and Research Notes should be between 2,000 to 3,000 words. Image Document: A single Microsoft Word document that combines all photographs, drawings, diagrams, maps, etc. referenced in your manuscript with their accompanying captions. A good rule to follow that helps with a good distribution of images in the manuscript is to use one image for every 400-500 words. Images Files: All full manuscript submissions must be accompanied by images (one image for every 400-500 words.). Authors will provide high-resolution TIFFs or JPEGs (4 X 6 inches at 300 DPI or preferably higher) and secure all necessary permissions if the manuscript is accepted for publication. Each image should be clearly labeled (e.g., Smith_Fig. 1) and have a corresponding caption that provides identifying information and appropriate image credits in the Image Document. Please see Manuscript Submission and Author Style Guide documents at https://museum.gwu.edu/submit-research for more details on preparation of these 5 elements. Any submission that does not conform to The Textile Museum Journal style guidelines will be returned to the author. Articles must present original research that has not been published in any language previously. Authors must properly credit previous scholarship on the subject and cite the source of each quotation, with brief bibliographic details given in the endnotes and the full bibliographic information in the References section. All articles are subject to review by the editorial team and anonymous peer-reviewers, whose comments will be sent to the author only if the manuscript is accepted for publication. Authors expected to make revisions based on the feedback of the peer reviewers and editors. The Textile Museum Journal follows the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. For further specifications on preparing text and images for publication, see the The Textile Museum Journal Manuscript Submission and Author Style Guide documents (available to download from our website: https://museum.gwu.edu/submit-research). Contact Info: Editorial Assistant, The Textile Museum Journal The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum 701 21st Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052 E-mail: tmjournal@gwu.edu     Best wishes, The Textile Museum Journal Editorial Team Contact Information The Tetxile Museum Journal Editorial Staff Contact Email tmjournal@gwu.edu URL https://museum.gwu.edu/textile-museum-journal Read more

Carmina UntalanLocationPortugalDecades after formal decolonisation, anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism have remained a wellspring of inspiration and contestation. Studies about anticolonial thought, the 1955 Bandung Conference, and transcontinental solidarity movements have proliferated in academia and activist networks, providing the basis of theories and practices of resistance in contemporary times. Nevertheless, the ideas and the movements they inspired did not perish with the epoch that produced them. They evolved and acquired alternative lives in the period of nation-building and world-making, whether in extended or distorted forms. On the one hand, there were local and transnational efforts to sustain and enrich the revolutionary impulse through embracing the anticolonial spirit in various areas such as development, education, and diplomacy. As international institutions such as the UN welcome additional member states, Europeans and non-Europeans travelled to decolonised states like Algeria and Angola to learn and further cultivate ideas in building new societies. On the other hand, some dominant groups that took over the independent states capitalised on the anti-colonial pride to justify authoritarian and anti-democratic rule. Their utopian visions led to the systematic oppression of opposing forces and reproduced the hierarchical international state model. The fear of neocolonialism and disillusionment propelled both the former coloniser and colonised to reorganise their strategies and desires in the face of an emerging world order. This two-day conference on the alter-lives of independence movements explores the evolution and transformation of anti-colonial and anti-imperial struggles. It focuses on the events and reflections about the early years of independence, a period of turbulent transition from colonial domination to self-governing nation-states, and of tumultuous beginnings of a new international order. We introduce the concept “alter-lives” to denote the process of altering imaginaries and practices that emerged during the colonial period in responding to uncertain futures, including the political uses of anticolonial memories and/or histories. It also refers to alternative relations forged between and among the former colonisers and colonised after independence. Thus, using “alter-lives” as a conceptual ground, this conference engages in the following questions: first, how have anticolonial thinking and practices evolved domestically and transnationally? Second, what were the structural and agential forces behind these evolutions? Third, how were anticolonial memories and histories politicised to achieve certain ends? Fourth, what difficulties did these agents face in realising their envisioned future? Lastly, how have alterations and alternatives affirmed and/or challenged the revolutionary ideas of the independence struggles? We welcome theoretical and praxis-oriented proposals to gather scholars, activists, and artists from various disciplinary backgrounds and acquire a broad comparative perspective. Possibleareas include, but are not limited to: Transnational solidarities and resistance, such as North-South and South-South cooperation Nation-building Anticolonial thought and figures Diplomacy and international affairs Pedagogy and knowledge transmission Literary and artistic representations, such as documentaries, films, and novels Rhetorics of failure, frustrated political projects Please submit your abstract (300 words max.) by 13 February 2026 to jiw.hopesandfears@gmail.com. Decisions will be communicated by the first week of March 2026. Contact Email jiw.hopesandfears@gmail.com URL https://ihc.fcsh.unl.pt/en/events/alterlives-independence-movements/?fbclid=IwY… Attachments CfP Poster Alterlives Read more

In an era where complex global challenges demand collective action, the need for international collaboration and knowledge sharing has never been more critical. Africa Global Partnership Scholars Program (Africa GPS) is a cohort-based program, designed for early to mid-career MSU faculty to create and deepen new scholarly partnerships with collaborators and peer institutions in Africa in support of MSU’s global mission. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Foster the development of a group of faculty members dedicated to establishing and enhancing international research connections, collaborating on solutions with African partners, and adopting a global perspective in their scholarly work Support MSU’s 2030 strategic plan goal of discovery, creativity and innovation for excellence and global impact Connect MSU faculty with potential collaborators and mentors in Africa, expand the scholars' international networks, and offer support for establishing long-lasting collaborations Heighten global awareness and research dialogue Elevate the status of MSU’s global mission Capitalize on opportunities to leverage external resources and form partnerships ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION Tenure-stream or fixed term faculty at Michigan State University without prior scholarly experience in Africa are eligible to apply for Africa GPS. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS As part of the application process, the applicant must submit the following materials: Completed application questionnaire An up-to-date curriculum vitae (max 4 pages) A one-page statement that describes your reasons for applying, potential research focus, and if known, the AAP consortium institution and African country of interest for the collaboration. If needed, AAP can help identify the country, mentor and/or the collaboration partner based on the applicant’s interests. A letter expressing strong support from the Chair/School Director/Dean. The letter should affirm: The candidate’s international interest, experience, and/or research The candidate’s strengths as a researcher within the context of unit expectations The candidate’s proposed project will advance the mission and goals of the academic unit, be supported by the unit, and benefit international partners Applicants are encouraged to obtain a commitment from their unit or college to provide a 20% cost share. While cost sharing is not required, preference will be given to proposals that include this match. FUNDING To facilitate the participation of faculty members selected as Africa GPS Fellows, AAP will provide support for the following: Up to $10,000 in support of international travel and scholarly collaborations with a researcher and/or mentor at an AAP Consortium member institution. The $10,000 may be used to support the MSU faculty members’ individual travel, collaborative research activities or to bring an African partner to MSU.  Connection with potential collaborators, mentors, and institutions in Africa Structured workshops on establishing and navigating international partnerships Financial Guidelines: The financial support must be expended prior to the end of the program (one year after awarded).   Preference will be given to applicants who provide a 20% match from the applicant’s unit, department or college. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Africa GPS participants are expected to develop a sustainable collaboration with peer researchers at an AAP consortium institution. As a result, within two years of being selected for the program, the scholar is expected to achieve the following outputs:  A collaborative research paper coauthored with their African collaborator to be submitted for publication.  A concept note of a proposal submitted to a funding agency to sustain the partnership with the African collaborator.   Progress reports submitted every six months to AAP documenting how the collaboration is progressing and any challenges that may have arisen. Attend program orientation, professional development workshops organized by AAP, and other relevant events as shared by the AAP team. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH FELLOWS The criteria below will be utilized to evaluate candidates for their selection to the Africa GPS program: Commitment Level: Applicants need to show a readiness to dedicate the necessary time to maximize the benefits of the Fellowship year, along with a proven scholarly potential that supports such a commitment. Research Interest: Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to international research and articulate how participation in Africa GPS will contribute to their personal and professional development Unit Support: Candidates must have strong support from relevant departmental or school and college administrators, indicated by enthusiastic recommendations. Alignment of Interests: The applicant’s international research interests should align with the Africa GPS’s mission to foster excellence in international research. Apply here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIS1j4JJxUE2voq SELECTION OF FELLOWS Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee in International Studies and Programs. Scholars will be announced by May 2026. Funds must be transferred to selected scholars by June 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Rabineau at: rabinea1@msu.edu Read more

“Engaging the History of Technology” International Congress of History of Science and Technology Annual Meeting   Democritus University of Thrace Alexandroupolis, Greece October 8 – 11, 2026 The theme of this conference, “Engaging the History of Technology”, invites critical reflections on how history of technology can engage with evolving methodologies, theories and pedagogies, and other branches of historical study to demonstrate that understanding technologies’ pasts are essential to navigating contemporary challenges. The conference, therefore, seeks contributions across spatial and epistemic boundaries: from the everyday and local to the geopolitical and planetary; from archival practice to classroom teaching and public engagement; and from discipline-specific research methods to interdisciplinary collaborations. Contributors may engage with one or more of the following themes, or even suggest new ways of thinking about:  1. The History of Technology between the Local, the Regional, and the Global:• Circulation of technologies, expertise, and knowledge across borders• Adaptation and appropriation of technologies in different cultural contexts• Tensions between globalisation and localisation in technological change• Regional networks and their role in shaping technological trajectories• Colonial, postcolonial and decolonial dimensions of technology• Networks of maintenance and repair2. History of Technology, Historiography and Education:• Methodological innovations in researching the history of technology• Interdisciplinary approaches and their challenges• Teaching the history of technology in universities and schools• Public engagement and the communication of technological history• The relevance of technology history to contemporary policy debates• Digital humanities and new forms of historical scholarship3. Intersections between the History of Technology and Other Fields of Historical Study:• Technology and social history: class, labour, gender, and everyday life• Technology and cultural history: representation, identity, and meaning• Technology and environmental history: sustainability, resource use, and ecological change• Technology and economic history: innovation, industrialisation, and development• Technology and political history: governance, regulation, and power• Technology and the history of medicine: cultural values, therapeutic practice, and material conceptions about the human body4. Special Focus: Museums, Material and Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Public Engagement: Given our collaboration with the Ethnological Museum of Thrace, the planners particularly welcome proposals that engage with material and intangible culture, museum practices, and public history. They are interested in innovative session formats that:• Explore tensions and synergies between academic and museum approaches to technological history• Demonstrate object-based learning methodologies• Address the challenges of communicating technological history to diverse publics• Examine the role of museums in preserving and interpreting technological heritage• Study visitor engagements with intangible heritage, particularly those of marginalised and silenced ethno-cultural communities• Critically examine the funding relationships between private technological and industrial interests, and museum Proposals will be accepted in the following formats: Paper presentations Individual and author teams’ presentations.Please, submit an abstract of up to 350 words. Panel Sessions Thematically coherent sessions of 3-4 papers. Panel organisers should submit a panel abstract (up to 400 words) describing the theme and its significance; after approval the conference committee and the panel organisers will issue a specific call for proposals (individual or author teams’ paper abstracts up to 350 words each). Roundtables Discussion-based sessions with 4-6 participants addressing a specific question or debate. Organisers should submit a description of the topic and format (up to 350 words); names and brief bios of participants (up to 100 words each); key questions to be addressed. Graduate Student and Early Career Opportunities ICOHTEC is committed to supporting emerging scholars. We particularly welcome submissions from graduate students and early career researchers. The conference will feature:• Visual Lightning Talk Competitions for graduate students• Mentorship opportunities pairing students with established scholars• Book development workshops Submissions of abstracts through the conference website: December 15, 2025 - January 31, 2026 Official conferencewebsite: https://icohtec2026.hs.duth.gr - Peter Alegi, MSU Department of History -“Soccer as Work and Play: A Congolese Life Story, from Colonialism to Globalization” (co-sponsored by the MSU Department of African American and African Studies and the MSU African Studies Center)   Monday, March 23 - Jenelle Thelen – “Smooth as Silk: Working Women of the Belding, MI Silk Mills (1902-1908)” (co-sponsored by the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context)   Friday, April 3 - David Stowe, MSU Religious Studies – “The Musical Tanner: Negotiating Work, Music, and Belief in Revolutionary Boston”   * TBD - Nicholas Sly, MSU Department of History - “Curing the Crisis of Masculinity: Calisthenics and Office Work in the Early Twentieth Century”     Check out all the Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives brown bag presentation recordings available on the MSU Library website (over 125 and still counting!!- JPB)   Did you miss a brown bag presentation that you really want to hear? Or perhaps you may want to explore the listing of past presentations that you didn't even know about. There's an answer to both quests.   Thanks to all our friends at MSU Vincent Voice Library, there is a new home for all our recorded brown bags.  Follow these links and you should be able to tap into all of the recordings we have cataloged thus far: Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives Channel or https://mediaspace.msu.edu/channel/channelid/209060293. Easy Peasy!! Thanks to everyone for setting us up this way!!!   The deepest note of Thanks to all of the folks at the Vincent Voice Library who have worked with us to create this archived set of recordings. Thanks to Shawn, James, Mike, Rick and the late John Shaw for their work over the years on our behalf.      For over thirty years, "Our Daily Work/ Our Daily Lives" has been a cooperative project of the Michigan Traditional Arts Program and the Labor Education Program. Read more

  The Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) and the MSU African Studies Center (ASC) are pleased to announce our Student Research Fellowship. This award supports:  MSU graduate students’ travel to any African country for research.  Graduate students from AAP’s ten African consortium members to travel to MSU for research.  MSU graduate students’ travel in the U.S. to present their research on Africa at an academic conference.  AAP and ASC recognize that graduate students may have limited opportunities to apply for grants and fellowships to conduct international research and to access funds for conference travel to disseminate their research results. To address this issue, AAP and ASC have established the Student Research Fellowship.    Funding  Each research fellowship will be up to $2,000, awarded for travel and/or fieldwork expenses.  Each conference travel fellowship will be up to $1,000 and will be on a reimbursable basis.  Applicants for research and conference travel fellowships should specify all other funding sources, if applicable.  For students from AAP consortium members, funds will be provided to the MSU host faculty member to pay for travel costs directly.  For students from MSU, funds will be provided either via the home department or via another method; AAP and ASC will work with students on a case-by-case basis on fund transfer.    Eligibility  All applicants must be graduate students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at one of AAP’s ten African university consortium members or at MSU.  MSU applicants for research funds must secure affiliation with an African university, institution, or organization for the time in which they will conduct their research and in the country to which they are traveling.  Applicants from the ten AAP African university consortium members must be supervised by an academic at their home institution who is collaborating with an MSU faculty member. The student must be hosted by the MSU faculty member/department.  All applicants for research funds must complete their university requirements related to doing research (e.g., approved research plans, ethical conduct of research (or IRB) training and approvals, etc.).  All fellowship recipients must return to their home university as registered students in the semester or term following the award.  All fellowship recipients must be in good academic standing, and priority will be given to underrepresented students and those with demonstrated financial need.  All fellowship recipients must write and submit a report (3 to 5 pages) on their research and experiences within one month of their return from the research trip or conference travel. The report template will be provided to students upon their award.    To learn more about the program, including how to apply, visit:https://aap.isp.msu.edu/funding/student-research-fellowship/  Read more

AAP is pleased to announce that the Faculty Global Engagement Fund is now available to Michigan State University (MSU) faculty members conducting research in Africa. This fund is designed to support: Collaborative research travel Conference/workshop travel Capacity-building and training travel This fund supports MSU faculty members in strengthening and developing collaborative partnerships with African institutions through strategic travel. AAP seeks to help faculty maintain momentum in their research endeavors and international collaborations by providing travel support to engage with African partner institutions and/or to present their research at conferences or other public forums. For travel and/or fieldwork expenses: $5,000.  For international conference travel: $5,000 For domestic conference travel: $1,000 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through May 31, 2026, subject to funding availability. The application process may close early if all funds are awarded before May 31, 2026. All funding must be transferred to recipients by June 13, 2026.   To learn more about the program, including how to apply, visit:https://aap.isp.msu.edu/funding/faculty-global-engagement-fund/  Read more

The workshop explores Africa’s rivers, lakes, and waterways as vital spaces of transportation, mobility, and exchange—beyond their usual ecological framing. While transport studies in Africa have traditionally focused on roads and vehicles, the human use of waterways is growing with rapid urbanization. The bilingual (English–French) workshop will examine the technologies, skills, and knowledge tied to waterborne transport across time and regions, emphasizing how these practices sustain livelihoods and adapt to environmental and technological change. Key themes include: Transport logistics, ports, and infrastructure. Mobility practices, safety, and risk management. Boat building and maintenance traditions. Propulsion technologies and frugal innovations. Navigation knowledge and wayfaring. Multimodal transport networks linking waterways and roads. River markets and economic activities. Accidents and shipwrecks. Environmental change and its impact on mobility. The workshop aims to foster dialogue between junior and senior researchers and practitioners, building lasting research networks. It is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) under the Programme Point Sud and will be hosted at Institut Fondamental d’Afrique Noire, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar. Selected participants will have travel and accommodation covered. Application deadline: November 3, 2025 (abstract max. 600 words + 2-page CV). Contact: - Peter Lambertz : peter.lambertz@vub.be - Valerie Hänsch : valerie.haensch@ethnologie.lmu.de - Jethron Akallah : jakallah46@gmail.com - N’Gna Traore : ngnatraore@gmail.com More information: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20128477/call-papers-workshop-africas-waterways-technology-mobility-and-skill Read more

AAP AFRICAN FUTURES RESEARCH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM  Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures Cohort 6 Call for Applicants  Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) invites applications for the sixth cohort of the African Futures Research Leadership Program. This competitive visiting scholar program supports early career researchers from AAP consortium universities to collaborate for one year with faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU) and their home institutions. The program focuses on strengthening skills in impactful research, curriculum development, innovative teaching, scholarly and policy writing, dissemination of research results, and grant proposal development. Scholars will also participate in a structured professional development program while building meaningful and lasting connections with MSU faculty and fellow scholars. The primary goal of the African Futures Program is to strengthen the capacity of emerging African researchers to become scientific leaders in their communities. The program seeks to foster long-term partnerships with MSU faculty, co-create innovative solutions to Africa’s challenges, and cultivate the next generation of research mentors and leaders. AAP invites applications from early career researchers to join the upcoming cohort, which will begin virtually in February 2026. Scholars will spend September through December 2026 at MSU for the in-person phase of the program, followed by continued virtual collaboration through early 2027. Each scholar will receive a small grant to support research, teaching, and professional development activities, including conference participation and publication. Scholars will also receive a stipend during their time at MSU, visa support, and round-trip travel from their home institution. Potential Teaching and Research Areas  The 2026 theme, “Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures,” highlights the potential of AI to address Africa’s most critical challenges and opportunities. AI research must be ethical, contextualized, and socially responsible, drawing insights from science, engineering, the arts, business, culture, and society. In addition to thematic research, scholars will contribute to the development of curricula for a transdisciplinary doctoral program in AI in Africa and explore innovations in teaching and learning. We particularly encourage cross-disciplinary projects exploring AI’s transformative potential in: Agri-food systems – leveraging AI for food security, sustainable agriculture, and resilient supply chains Health and nutrition – applying AI in disease prevention, diagnostics, personalized medicine, and strengthening health systems Climate change, water, energy, and environment – using AI for mitigation, adaptation, monitoring, and sustainable resource management Ethics, governance, and society – integrating human rights, accountability, and inclusivity in AI design and deployment Culture and the arts – examining how AI interacts with African languages, creative expression, heritage preservation, and digital storytelling Engineering and science – developing AI-driven technologies suited to African contexts Education – enhancing equitable access to learning, bridging digital divides, and improving pedagogy through AI Business and entrepreneurship – fostering inclusive growth, financial technologies, and youth-led AI innovations to shape Africa’s digital future Through transdisciplinary collaboration, the program aims to promote AI research and teaching that bridges technical and social disciplines, ensuring innovation reflects Africa’s diverse values and aspirations. Program Benefits  Professional Development – Structured workshops on equitable partnerships, teaching innovation, academic time management, proposal development, budgeting, and research communication to enhance research, teaching, writing, and leadership skills Leadership Development – A research leadership retreat focused on building leadership competencies, self-reflection, and career development for research advancement Collaboration Networks – Each scholar will collaborate with MSU and home institution partners. Collaborators may conduct reciprocal one-week visits. Scholars will also join AAP’s network of researchers at MSU, across Africa, and globally to foster lasting institutional partnerships Expected Outcomes By the end of the program, each scholar and their team are expected to achieve at least: Submission or publication of one to three joint manuscripts Submission of at least one grant proposal Presentation at one or more academic or professional conferences Collaborations are designed to extend beyond the program’s duration. Scholars are encouraged to engage broadly with MSU faculty and maintain partnerships after completion. Participants must submit regular progress reports to AAP and their home institution focal point. Failure to meet program or partnership expectations may result in early termination. Eligibility  Citizenship in an African country PhD awarded within the last 10 years Current employment as Academic Staff at one of the AAP African member universities including Egerton University, Makerere University, University of Dar es Salaam, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Botswana, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Yambo Ouologuem University of Bamako, United States International University-Africa, or University of Pretoria Official approval of leave or sabbatical for the in-person phase A home institution partner committed to collaborating throughout the program Research aligned with the program’s thematic areas, focusing on AI in Africa Submission of only one proposal per applicant in this round of funding Application Requirements  An updated CV outlining professional accomplishments A one-page letter of interest detailing alignment with program priorities, research approach, and potential societal impact Names of up to three potential MSU faculty collaborators (identified from MSU department websites; applicants should not contact faculty directly—AAP will initiate contact) Two relevant peer-reviewed publications Two professional references providing context on the relationship and an assessment of the applicant’s expertise A one-page letter from the home institution collaborator confirming willingness to participate and travel to MSU for collaboration A one-page endorsement letter from the Head of Department approving leave A one-page letter of support from the institution’s AAP Focal Point Selection Criteria:  Professional merit, scientific ability, and potential for career impact (evaluated through CV, publications, letters, and references) Institutional assurance of continued employment and support post-fellowship Commitment to return to the home country after the fellowship Consideration for diversity across disciplines, institutions, and regions. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate transdisciplinary approaches integrating technology, culture, ethics, and societal impact EXTENDED DEADLINE: Applications are due by November 28, 2025   Apply: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVb2iErQhRpmAPs For questions, please contact José Jackson-Malete at jacks184@msu.edu or +1-517-884-8587.   This project is made possible with the philanthropic support of Carnegie Corporation of New York Read more