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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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The Descartes Centre Colloquium with Sophie Bijleveld is happening at 15:30 today! Find more info here: uu.nl/en/events/descartes-ce…
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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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Check out the UU Migration Conference taking place this Thursday and Friday, 22nd and 23rd June!
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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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