The Contemporary Echoes of Fanon With Homi Bhabha
From 12 to 14 March 2024, AVReQ hosted a masterclass series led by Professor Homi Bhabha in which participants engaged with the work and legacy of Frantz Fanon. Through [...]
Wilgenhof: Exploring the Transgenerational Legacies and the Reparative Quest a Transgenerational Dialogue
In an endeavour to cultivate critical dialogue and reflection on a recent incident that unfolded at the Wilgenhof residence, AVReQ extended an invitation to the Stellenbosch University community for [...]
A Standing Ovation for Sociology’s Champion: AVReQ Celebrates Professor John Brewer’s BSA Service Award!
In a resounding recognition of a distinguished career dedicated to the advancement of sociology, the British Sociological Association (BSA) has bestowed the coveted 2023 Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award [...]
Unveiling the Embodied Dilemmatic Spaces:
Celebrating Dr Lireko P. Qhobela's Groundbreaking Dissertation on Applied Drama and Theatre In a remarkable achievement, AVReQ’s Lireko P. Qhobela, has earned her Ph.D. degree with a groundbreaking dissertation that [...]
The Aesthetics of Politics – Tamar Garb in Conversation with William Kentridge
Soviet and Apartheid-era Cultures in the ‘moving’ art of William Kentridge: The Politics of Aesthetics: The Aesthetics of Politics - Tamar Garb in Conversation with William Kentridge In a [...]
Colloquium on “Art, Aesthetics, and Comparative Histories of Gulag and Apartheid”
A Confluence of Minds and a Memorable Conversation with William Kentridge Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) In a symphony of intellect and artistry, the recently concluded Colloquium on [...]
Colonial Wound and the Practice of Repair Colloquium
Initially set for the second year of the postdoc programme, the Postdoc Colloquium took place in 2023, as a result of the academic climate at Stellenbosch University and the [...]
The Theory 101 Lecture Series: Demystifying Frantz Fanon
In an intimate setting marked by scholarly enthusiasm and intellectual fervour, the AVReQ Seminar Room recently played host to an extraordinary event, "Demystifying Frantz Fanon: A Conversation with Professors [...]
Prof Monique D. A. Kelly Delivers Insightful Lecture on Racial Inequality in the Anglophone Caribbean
In a captivating lecture, Professor Monique D. A. Kelly, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Michigan State University, provided a fresh perspective on racial inequality in the [...]
AVReQ Postdoc Research Blitz: A Showcase of Academic Excellence and Collaboration
In a remarkable display of academic prowess and collaborative spirit, The Centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest (AVReQ) recently hosted the Postdoc [...]