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The Decolonisation Group brings together researchers at Utrecht University who study how colonialism and decolonisation shaped and still shape global issues.

Utrecht University
Joined October 2019
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This looks fascinating: a new diplomatic history of Cuba's relations with the Eastern bloc, based on research in E European (and Russian?) archives. Forthcoming 2024. sup.org/books/title/?id=3657…
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.@StephSavell on counterterrorism operations in West Africa, and the coup in Niger: “A dramatically different kind of an approach is needed. Let’s be courageous enough to say what we’ve done so far hasn’t worked.” responsiblestatecraft.org/20…
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🚨NEW ISSUE OF INTERNATIONAL HISTORY REVIEW PUBLISHED🚨 In this issue we look at #RonaldReagan, #UNHCR, #InternationalRelations, #ColdWar and much more. 🔗tandfonline.com/toc/rinh20/4… #AcademicTwitter #OpenAccess
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Save the date: the next Brown Bag Lunch Conversation on inequality in the medical sector will take place on november 28, 12 o'clock! sign up & more info here: uu.nl/en/events/inequality-i…
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Recently in @globeandmail: @mcgillu Professor and IRPP research advisor & podcast host extraordinaire @debthompsonphd weighs in on the US Supreme Court's recent ruling against affirmative action and its consequences for racial disparities in higher ed. ow.ly/IoWV50P2JY2
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✨The BCCE Conference 2023 at Utrecht University will commence tomorrow! 📢Co-organized by SIM researchers Alexandra Timmer, Franka van Hoof and @lorenapsosa Check the exciting plenary panel with speakers here bcce.sites.uu.nl/the-confere…
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Had some really engaging and vital conversations about #slavery and #legaleducation last night at @UUREBO w dean plantenga et al #law #decolonisation #university #racism #reparations
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Inspirational. @juliebirdfraser led @UniUtrecht project. Students examined diversity, colonialism, slavery, reparations, international law. Presentation included singer. Posters. Co-sponsored by Utrecht African and Caribbean Heritage Network. @DecolGroupUU members in action.
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🌟Join us at the 10th BCCE Annual Conference on June 28-30🎓✨ Explore the theme 'Equality Law in Context: Illuminating Intersections in Search for Global Justice' through engaging parallel panels and inspiring plenary sessions.🌍🔍Register now! bcce.sites.uu.nl/
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We are looking for an assistant professor in gender & postcolonial studies @HumanitiesUU @UniUtrecht @UUGenderHub uu.nl/organisatie/werken-bij… apply by Aug 15!
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When an international relations scholar says "polarity", what do they mean? [THREAD]
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.@volker_turk on racial abuse faced by @realmadridfra football player @vinijr: “Eradicat[ing] racial discrimination needs to start with listening to people of African descent, meaningfully involving them & taking genuine steps to act upon their concerns.” #NoToHate #FightRacism
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New research indicates that wealthy countries should contribute up to 90% of the finance that is required for global climate mitigation. science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
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"People say “we won the war”, even if they didn’t fight and weren’t born. They say “we won the World Cup”, even if they didn’t play. But when you mention slavery, they say: “ It wasn't me. I wasn’t alive.” This contradiction is clearly unsustainable." bit.ly/3IaUjva 2/3
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What an honor it was to speak alongside @MarkZellenrath and @KvanOosterom at the ESA Strategy Cafe this afternoon on the future trajectories of the UN and the Global South. Thank you @DutchMFA for organizing! – at The Hague, The Netherlands
Inspiring working session with @AM_OMalley and @MarkZellenrath on diplomacy and global outreach in support of the UN Charter and on making the UN more representative, effective and efficient. Organised by @DutchMFA @Arjan_Uilenreef
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The CWRN would like to highlight the Roundtable conversation: Reparations, Lessons from the Past, Challenges for the Future which will be taking place on 11th May at 17:00 at Aula Academiegebouw, Utrecht. UU's own Dr. De Vita and Prof. De Graaf will be valuable contributors!
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Wonderful to hear to @redgillett, author of 'At Home in Our Sounds', discuss her work in this new interview with @NewBooksNetwork. Have a listen here:
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