Call for Participation // Summer School
Cultural and Natural Heritage on the First Cataract of the Nile
Cologne / Aswan - August 24 – September 13 2015
Organizing Institutions
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UoC Forum “Cultural Heritage in Africa and Asia”
University of Cologne, Egyptology Department
University of Cologne, IMES
Aswan University
The Nubia Museum
Aswan Protectorates Office, EEAA
The above mentioned organizing institutions are pleased to invite you to apply for participation in the
Summer School Cultural and Natural Heritage on the First Cataract of the Nile from 24 August-13
September 2015 in Cologne (first week) and Aswan (second and third week).
Based on the rich cultural and natural heritage of Aswan and the region of the first cataract of the Nile –
partly a World Heritage site - the Summer School will introduce to the current discussions and critical
approaches in the field of heritage studies. Topics will be, among others: heritage law, heritage, cultural
diversity and human rights, new concepts of biocultural heritage, tangible vs. intangible heritage and
material culture, methodologies for heritage research etc. Three thematic blocks will prepare for
exploratory field research projects in small groups: 1. Religious heritage – living and dead 2. The first
cataract region as cultural landscape 3. Daboka – the camel trade and its impact on natural and cultural
heritage.
Who do we expect to apply?
We are looking for advanced undergraduate students (final BA or BSc terms) or MA/MSc students from
any discipline with a relation to heritage on the first cataract of the Nile. Students should have a personal
interest in the topic and be aware of its multidisciplinary character. Official language of the summer
school is English; a high level of English proficiency is expected.
To apply for this program you must be a student of Aswan University, the University of Cologne, or you
should be supported by one of the other Aswan partners.
Application Materials
 Curriculum Vitae
 Letter of Motivation (signed, one A4 page)
 Certificate of study from Aswan or Cologne (scan of valid student ID)
Applications should be sent by email before April 30, 2015, 16:00 (CET) to
[email protected]
Program Fee
Participation in the Summer School is free for students accepted in the program.
Travel Costs and other Expenses
Students from Cologne cover their own travel costs to Aswan, meals and additional activities not
included in the program. Accommodation in Aswan and all activities of the program will be covered by
the program.
Travel costs for students from Aswan and accommodation in Cologne as well as all activities of the
program will be covered by the program.
Dates
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Deadline for application
Announcement of shortlist
Interviews
Announcement of list of participants
Summer School
April 30, 2015, 16:00 CET
May 5, 2015
May 11, 2015
May 13, 2015
August 24 – September 13, 2015
(first week Cologne, second /third week Aswan)
For more information please contact:
Dr Heinz Felber
[email protected]
University of Cologne, Egyptology, Director UoC Forum Cultural Heritage in Africa and Asia
Khaled Noby Mohamed M.A.
[email protected]
Research Assistant, UoC Forum Cultural Heritage
Haitham Ibrahim Mossad M.A.
[email protected]
Wildlife Researcher, Aswan Protectorates Office,EEAA
Kindly supported by: