Creative Encounters: Rethinking Research in Global Spheres

Will you be joining the SGAS/SSEA & VAD Conference in Basel as a young scholar? We are pleased to invite you to the Young Scholars’ Forum, a pre-conference event taking place on 25 August 2026, 13:00–17:00 at the University of Basel.

Organised in connection with the main conference event, “African Perspectives on Global Transformations,” this gathering is designed specifically for PhD candidates and early-career researchers to connect, reflect, and engage in a collaborative and supportive environment. Under the theme “Creative Encounters: Rethinking Research in Global Spheres,” the program invites participants to explore how creative approaches can enrich research and knowledge production. Activities will include hands-on creative exercises such as storytelling, painting, mapping, and collage. 

The program will conclude with a guest lecture by Dr. Henri Michel Yéré, followed by an apéro/dinner. We are particularly mindful of accessibility and aim to support participation across different contexts.

Please register your participation by 31.07.2026 using the online form. 

Best wishes,

Adina, Angelinah, Anita, Lawundeh, Nadira, and Rufino
on behalf of the Young Scholars‘ Forum organizing team