The Käte Hamburger Kolleg "Legal Unity and Pluralism" at the University of Münster is seeking to fill the position of Research Associate for Science Communication (E 13 TV-L) from 1 August 2024, subject to approval by the external funding body. A part-time position (50%) will be offered until 31 May 2025 in accordance with the duration of the externally funded project. If the third-party funding body (BMBF) extends the Kolleg for a second funding phase (1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029), there may be an option to extend the position and increase it to a part-time position of 75%. (Job advertisement in German)

Since December 2023, at least 45 people have died in Angola after consuming a liquid substance intended to determine the validity of sorcery accusations. Anthropologist João Figueiredo explores the history of sorcery beliefs in Angola and the mbulungo ordeal responsible for the recent deaths. He also argues in favour of legal remedies informed by legal pluralism.

The Käte Hamburger Kolleg warmly welcomes a new cohort of fellows in April. Seven scholars from the fields of history, law, anthropology and sociology will be researching the topic of legal unity and legal pluralism and enriching the Kolleg with their different perspectives. On "Welcome Day" (29 April), there is the opportunity to meet them.

The Kolleg's own series of EViR Working Papers features two new contributions dealing with the relationship between increasing social diversity and legal unity or plurality in various historical contexts.