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SUMMARY:Winter School Invitation: Ukraine and Southern African Strategic Futures 4-6 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ukrainian Association of South Africa (UAZA), the Institute of Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in South Africa have the honour of inviting you to participate in the Winter School on Ukraine and Southern African Strategic Futures (Winter School), which will take place as follows:\nDates: 4–6 August 2026\nVenue: Western Cape, South Africa\nMore information: https://www.uaza.co.za/facilitating-cooperation/ukrainian-african-academic-winter-school/\nThe Winter School is an in-person event that aims to bring Southern African and Ukrainian academics together to engage in discussions on topics of common interest and to build a network of individuals interested in cooperation and in promoting further connections between Ukrainian and South African academics.\nThe primary participants are academics and think-tank researchers who collaborate with Ukrainian academics or think tanks, as well as those researching topics related to Ukraine or interested in introducing Ukraine-related case studies into their teaching. PhD students whose research is linked to Ukraine are also encouraged to apply.\nDuring the Winter School, participants will engage in workshops and discussions that bridge cultural, historical, and security perspectives to support long-term dialogue. The Winter School is structured around three simultaneous streams:\n\nUkraine and Southern African Futures in the Current World Disorder (for International Relations, Politics, and Security Studies researchers)\nUnderstanding the Past for a Better Future (History, Art, Decolonial Studies, and related fields)\nHuman Rights, Accountability, and Democracy (Human Rights and International Law)\n\nIn addition to lectures and discussions, the programme will include practical workshops on Ukrainian culture, language, and understanding academic life during the war.\nWe would appreciate it if you could RSVP by 1 June 2026.\nRegistration Form\nIf you have additional questions or would like to receive more information please reach out info@uaza.co.za ( mailto:info@uaza.co.za )\n
URL:https://www.ijr.org.za/events/winter-school-invitation-ukraine-and-southern-african-strategic-futures-4-6-august-2026/
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LOCATION:Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
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