Museum and Critical Heritage Studies

Ezzeldin Hajjaj is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, from Sudan. His research focuses on heritage and memory, with particular attention to governance and decolonial practices that support cultural renewal across Africa. 

Academic Background

  • MSc in Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage, Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Sharjah
  • BA in Archaeology (Honours), minor in Mass Communication, Faculty of Arts, Department of Archaeology, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer and Field Supervisor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Archaeology, University of Khartoum, Sudan
  • Director Assistant, Directorate of University of Khartoum Museums

Publications & Contributions

  • Museums as an Effective Agent of Peace and Reconciliation: A Case Study of the Western Sudan Community Museums Project (WSCM), Center for Research and Studies of the Red Sea Basin Countries, Sudan, 2022
  • The History of Jebel Moya, Sudan: Results from the First Three Seasons of Excavation, British Institute for Libyan and North African Studies, 2023
  • Sudan under the Scourge of War, Conflicts and Its Impact on Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage: Destruction of Khalifa House Museum as an Example, French Unit for Sudanese Antiquities (SFDAS), 2024

Fellowships and Awards

  • French Unit for Sudanese Antiquities (SFDAS) Research Grant, 2024
  • The Mentorship Programme for African Heritage, African World Heritage Fund and ICCROM, 2024
  • SAWA Museum Studies Program, Sharjah Museums Authority and Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 2024
  • Diploma: Incorporating Aspects of Ancient Archaeology into Urban and Rural Planning for Sustainable Development, Haryana Institute of Public Administration, India, 2023
  • Best Research Proposal Award, Cultural Guide Program for Sustainable Ideas and Projects, ALECSO, 2022

In Their Own Words

"The program has been intellectually transformative and personally enriching. The faculty’s deep expertise and mentorship have created an environment that challenges me to think critically and expand the scope of my research. The emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue and heritage studies provides unique opportunities to engage with Africa’s past and its global connections. Equally meaningful is the vibrant community of peers, whose diverse perspectives foster collaboration and mutual growth. Beyond academic training, the program cultivates a sense of responsibility toward cultural preservation, social justice, and intellectual leadership that I will carry into my future work."

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