Broos Institute launches short course “Africa and diaspora studies” with Dr. Adwoa Bobie

The Broos Institute this month launches the short course Africa and diaspora studies. “A unique opportunity for students, professionals, and anyone interested to learn directly from an African professor about topics that in the Netherlands are often approached from a Western perspective,” the institute said in a statement.

The course runs from October 21 to November 11, after which participants will deliver a presentation on what they have learned.

Dr. Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie
The course is taught by Ghanaian lecturer Dr. Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie, an internationally recognized expert in African identity and decolonial philosophy. During her short stay in the Netherlands, Dr. Bobie will make herself available to explore the subject with Dutch students.

“I am excited to bring African and diasporic perspectives together in a space of learning, reflection, and dialogue,”
says Dr. Bobie.

The short course is aimed at participants seeking to understand how African and Afro-diasporic identities have been shaped by history, culture, and colonial legacies — and how those insights remain relevant in the contemporary Dutch context.

This is the first short course launched by the Broos Institute in a series to be rolled out in the coming months. Upcoming courses will include Entrepreneurship in the African Diaspora and Writing for Social Impact.

The courses are offered in collaboration with partner university Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies (MITDS). Participants will receive a certificate of participation, co-signed by the Millar Institute — including for the Africa and diaspora studies course.

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Program and Format

The course takes place on Tuesdays from October 21 through November 11, 2025, with a final presentation on December 2.
Each session lasts two hours, including a short break, and will be held at the Broos Institute office, Stationsweg 28, 1382AB, Weesp.

Participants will work with academic literature, engage in group discussions, and reflect on current social themes around identity, ethnicity, gender, and diaspora.

Duration: 5 sessions (Oct 21 – Nov 11, with presentation on Dec 2)
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie
Location: Broos Institute classroom, Stationsweg 28, 1382AB, Weesp
Fee: €300 per participant
Language: English
Certificate: Participation certificate accredited by Millar Institute

Registration

Registration is open via www.broos.institute.
Places are limited to ensure a small-scale, interactive experience.

About Prof. Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

Dr. Bobie is part of the Faculty of Humanities at KNUST in Ghana and has published extensively on topics such as identity, ethnicity, gender, and the African diaspora. Her work emphasizes the importance of African perspectives in global discussions on diversity and culture.

About the Broos Institute for African Studies and Research

The Broos Institute promotes academic and social education at the intersection of the African diaspora, heritage, identity, and emancipation. With this new short course, the institute takes another step toward fulfilling its mission of fostering knowledge exchange from an Afrocentric perspective.

The institute recently launched its groundbreaking two-year Master’s program in African Culture and Development. Enrollment for this program is now open, with classes beginning in January 2026.