Welcome to the Centre for Chinese Studies
The Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) at Stellenbosch University is the leading African research institution for innovative & policy relevant analysis of the relations between China and Africa.
The CCS is recruiting
The CCS is recruiting for the following positions:
- a Research Analyst, position open until 28 February 2012 [link to advert] and
- a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the area of Chinese foreign and security policy towards Africa; position open until 20 February 2012 [link to advert].
Please note that due to the policy of the funder, the post-doctoral position is targeting South African nationals only.
For more details on requirements and documentation for applications, please consult the adverts. Full applications must be submitted to Dr Sven Grimm, Centre for Chinese Studies, PO Box 3538, Matieland, 7602 South Africa, or by e-mail to sgrimm@sun.ac.za.
Scholarship Opportunities
Phandulwazi nge China Scholarship Programme for visiting scholars from Africa
Phandulwazi nge China (Xhosa for Understanding China) scholarships offer opportunities for African researchers to spend research time at the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) in order to advance mutual learning and a better exchange on interpretations of political, economic or environmental impact of Chinese engagement in Africa.
For more details, please see our Visiting Research Scholars page.
CCS in the News
CCS Commentaries in January 2012
Commentary: China-Africa relations in 2012 – Harmony is quite a task in the auspicious Year of the Dragon
As many parts of the world put the recent festive season to rest and clamber into 2012, the world’s most populous country and the second largest economy is busily preparing to welcome the Year of the Dragon. What can Africa expect from its Chinese relations in the coming twelve months? Continue Reading.
Research Analyst
Centre for Chinese Studies
at Stellenbosch University
Commentary: The African Cup of Nations 2012 – China’s goals
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea are co-hosting the 28th African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2012) between 21 January and 12 February 2012. The biggest soccer event on the continent will make Gabon and Equatorial-Guinea the centres of attention for a large part of the African population. Moreover, Gabon has enjoyed the financial and technical support of, amongst others, China. Even if China cannot participate in the Cup itself, it is still scoring goals with the event. Continue Reading.
PhD candidate, Graduate School/
African Doctoral Academy of
Stellenbosch University,
Affiliate to the CCS