Team
Chairholder
Chairholder of African Legal Studies and Project Leader of TGCL
E-Mail: Thoko.Kaime@uni-bayreuth.de
"I am from Bangwe. I am of Africa. I am daddy. I like motorbikes. Sometimes I teach law."
Administrative Assistant
Philipp Hrozek
Administrative Assistant of African Legal Studies
E-Mail: Philipp.Hrozek@uni-bayreuth.de
Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-4399
"I love coffee and life happens every moment."
Doctoral Researchers
Research Assistant
E-Mail: Josephine.Astfalk@uni-bayreuth.de
Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-4321
"My research focuses on comparing human rights systems regarding collective rights. Besides that, I love music, cooking and spending time with my friends and family."
Research Assistant
E-Mail: Philipp.Bogensperger@uni-bayreuth.de
Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-4326
"I am particularly interested in the connections between human rights and corporate activity in an international context. Beyond that I am always up for throwing a barbecue and enjoying a sports event in good company."
Research Assistant
E-Mail: Gift.Mauluka@uni-bayreuth.de
Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-4328
"I am interested in knowing how the law can be used as a tool in making the lives of women and children better. Smiling and happy people make my day."
Research Assistant
E-Mail: Nelson.Okeyo@uni-bayreuth.de
Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-4326
"I am a proud tentative holder of the title of the blackest member of the Chair."
Student Assistants
Aristid Banyurwahe
Student Assistant
"How can existing legal structures be used to create humane living and working conditions for people around the globe? I hope to be able to answer this question very soon."
Sarah Moana Cremer
Student Asisstant
"Throughout my childhood I have lived in various countries and cultures. Hence, during my legal studies I want to explore international frameworks and different approaches to solving legal issues."
Carolin Hauenstein
Student Assistant
"Exploring International legal frameworks with a focus on Human and Women’s Rights, because justice isn’t truly served until it’s equally shared."
Lisa Klingshirn
Student Assistant
"I am particularly interested in how key human rights issues can be resolved at the international legal level to help people around the world. As part of an international team, I look forward to getting many different opinions on various topics and having exciting discussions."
Merlin Mitschker
Student Assistant
"I like international law more than maths. I mean, if I got 50 cents for every failed math exam, I'd have 6,30 € now."
Diana Schmidt
Student Assistant
"If you‘re lucky enough to be different, never change."
Luisa Schlotterer
Student Assistant
"To me it did not make sense how law is working that’s why I chose to study law. Still, I try to understand the functioning of law and especially how law can be used to improve living conditions. After studying, what could be better than a delicious dinner with the company of good friends?"