Mitgliederforschung 2006 ushered in an oil-age era in Uganda with new prospects of unforeseen riches. How did Ugandans react to this new wealth and what changes would it bring to the country? I travelled to Uganda in 2012 to research on the social perceptions of changes set off by the discovery of oil. As I […]
Building up German-African partnerships to tackle animal and human diseases
ANSAs at Work Since my study of biology is focused on tropical diseases and parasites, I have been drawn into the African continent south of the Sahara. My first stay was in 2006 at one of Africa’s best universities in Cape Town, South Africa, where I attended lectures and courses on this topic. For my […]
“Happy People” – ANSA’s new Photo Exhibition
Ein Beitrag von Babette Guimbang Abanda & Johanna Schreiber “Noteworthy (Merk+Würdig)” was the title of the first ANSA photo exhibition in 2015. It was a success because members showcased their wealth of experience gained from both Africa and Germany. The exhibition travelled around German Universities and feedback has always been positive. From the idea to […]
Hochschulgruppe AfroFriends
ANSA Mitgliederprojekt Chancenkontinent Afrika, Zukunftskontinent Afrika. Von diesen beiden Begriffen halten die meisten in Deutschland sehr wenig. Sei es in den Medien, in der Schule, an der Universität oder in den Haushalten, Afrika wird mit Krieg und Armut gleichgesetzt. Ausgehend von einer während eines Workshops selbst erlebten negativen und erniedrigen Darstellung meines Heimatskontinents Afrika habe […]
Particle accelerators and the beauty of fundamental physics
Teilnehmerbeitrag zur ANSA-Konferenz 2018 von Katharina Kolatzki
Ghana’s National Migration Policy scrutinized
Teilnehmerbeitrag zur ANSA-Konferenz 2018 von Nadine Segadlo When we look at international migration from African countries to Europe, the European perspective in general and the German perspective in particular focuses largely on combating the root causes of migration and flight. Discussions evolve around the question how Europe/Germany could curb irregular migration and achieve African countries’ […]
Apropos… realizing you’re – that – different
After the rigorous application process, you are thrilled to be awarded a scholarship to pursue your dreams. Congratulations! – It’s no mean feat. You’re now looking forward to the next chapter of intellectual, social, and emotional adventure. And you should, because it is going to be an exciting ride! Then you get here, and plunge […]
Perspektiven: Experiences with hospitality in Germany and Cameroon
Zwei ANSAs, zwei verschiedene Perspektiven zu einem Thema. Dieses Mal schildern Sebastian und Conrad ihre Erfahrungen mit Gastfreundschaft in Deutschland und Kamerun.
Looking at the smallest things: Cluster Physics
When examining small structures, one needs a microscope. That’s how we all learned it: It only takes an elaborate arrangement of glass lenses to magnify a small beetle or a string of hair. But such an optical microscope has its limits: Generally, the resolution limit of a microscope is set by the wavelength of the […]
UPDATE: Digitales ANSA Strategie- und Arbeitstreffen 2020 und weitere Events
ANSA hat auch 2020 wieder viele Events für und vor allem mit euch geplant. Einiges hat sich jetzt durch Covid-19 verändert. Unser Strategie- und Arbeitstreffen am 17. und 18. April findet digital (!) statt. Mehr Infos hier.