Advert: Call for Applications PostGrad Diploma African Indigenous Knowledge Systems 2026

[Olivier Crespo]

a bit off the usual track, but an exciting team for an exciting perspective of IK
olivier

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Subject:	Advert: Call for Applications PostGrad Diploma African Indigenous Knowledge Systems 2026
Date:	Fri, 2 Jan 2026 02:50:52 +0000
From:	Mayashree Chinsamy <Chin...@ukzn.ac.za>
To:	cent...@gmail.com <cent...@gmail.com>

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Dear Esteemed Colleague,

Season's Greetings and Happy New Year! I trust that this communication finds you well. The African Institute in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, with its hub at the DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, University of KwaZulu-Natal, is proud to announce the launch of a new fully accredited Postgraduate Degree Programme (1-year). 

As a valued partner, and member of a network of over 200 IKS scholars worldwide, that has been significant in the journey and growth of the AIIKS, we truly appreciate your ongoing support. We are reaching out to ask for your assistance in circulating this opportunity within your professional networks and to potential candidates.

​Program Highlights:

• ​Global Reach: Open to both local and international students
• Financial Support: 10 competitive scholarships are available for eligible applicants
• Interdisciplinary Focus: Designed to bridge culturally and ecologically-based knowledge, technology, linguistic and value systems with modern academic and policy frameworks.

​We look forward to your continued partnership as we work together to advance the study and high-level application of indigenous knowledge.

​Please find attached the official call for applications and program details.

​Best regards,

Mayashree 

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