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 atmosphere charged with intellectual curiosity and scholarly warmth, the AVReQ Seminar Room recently hosted the inaugural event of the Theory 101 Lecture Series: Demystifying Frantz Fanon, with [...]
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 [...]
Cogs In a Machine: Exploring Organizational Dehumanization In Post-Apartheid South Africa
Dr. Melanie Cilliers Unravels Organizational Dehumanization in Post-Apartheid South Africa In a thought-provoking event held on 27 September, 2023, at the AVReQ Seminar Room, Dr. Melanie Cilliers, a distinguished postdoctoral [...]
Counter-surveying District Six and Stellenbosch
Dr. Siddique Motala Dr. Siddique Motala's recent lecture offered an intriguing journey into the heart of District Six, Cape Town, where he dedicated the past 15 years to profound [...]
The Necropolitical Violence of the Township: Exploring Colonial and Racial Trauma in Colonial and Apartheid South Africa
Dr Veeran Naicker This postdoc lecture details the progress, modifications, and problems in Dr Naicker’s research this year. It also signifies the opportunity to express a certain departure and [...]
MASTERCLASS with Gabrielle Goliath in conversation with Rabia Abba Omar
In this instalment of the masterclass, Rabia Abba Omar was in conversation with Gabrielle Goliath as she shared on “Radical Familiar. A different kind of aesthetic encounter.” This discussion [...]
Radio Biafra: A Technology of Memory in the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War
The Nigeria-Biafra Civil War of 1967-1970 left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the nation. Amidst the turmoil and tragedy, Radio Biafra emerged as a prominent yet [...]