S’appuyant sur le programme éponyme de la HES-SO, qui a soutenu 22 projets dans 14 pays depuis 2016, cet événement réunira chercheur·euses, praticien·nes et expert·es de Suisse et de pays partenaires pour explorer l'interface entre technologies appropriées, développement durable et coopération internationale.
The call is open to all scientific disciplines and fields of research. The principal investigator/researcher in the MENA region must be affiliated to an accredited university or a public research institute and must hold a faculty or scientist position in addition to several years of research or practical experience. Submission deadline: 22.08.2025.
Pauline Grimm (SolidarMed) and Niklaus Labhardt (University of Basel) present Community Based Chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL), a collaboration between Lesotho and Switzerland developing, evaluating, and disseminating innovative strategies to enhance chronic disease care. Bring your own lunch and register before 4 June here: sdc.researchdesk@eda.admin.ch
From 26–28 August 2026, the Swiss and German African Studies associations will hold a joint conference in Basel. Hosted by the University of Basel's ZASB, it brings together scholars from Africa, Europe and beyond to explore “African Perspectives on Global Transformations” — addressing decolonization, justice, and planetary health across disciplines.
The Summer School focuses on the complex challenges facing African agro-pastoral systems, including biodiversity loss, climate change, insecurity, and poverty. ▪ Application Deadline: May 31st, 2025
As a student reporter, before the conference, you will attend an online workshop (end of August 2025, max 4 hours) and a 2-full day workshop (September 08 and 09, 2025 - just before the conference) on journalism & social media.