The Decolonisation Group

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

[Dr. Rachel Gillett @redgillett]

So proud of our @DecolGroupUU and @NWONieuws #RePresentingEurope interns for taking the mic and making this... https://t.co/ZmooXMgpFd

[The Decolonisation Group @DecolGroupUU]

The Descartes Centre Colloquium with Sophie Bijleveld is happening at 15:30 today!

Find more info here:
https://t.co/uSSZo4ji2h

[Michael J Bustamante, Ph.D. @MJ_Busta]

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.

https://t.co/zaYg8erP1Q

[The Costs of War Project @CostsOfWar]

.@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.” https://t.co/Ye8yMrsiaB

[The International History Review Journal @IntHistReview]

🚨NEW ISSUE OF INTERNATIONAL HISTORY REVIEW PUBLISHED🚨

In this issue we look at #RonaldReagan, #UNHCR, #InternationalRelations, #ColdWar and much more.

🔗https://t.co/QSPnTtkxgP

#AcademicTwitter #OpenAccess

[Andy Denning @AndyDenningHist]

At the printer and arriving soon - @HeidiTworek and I edited this fantastic collection that treats the interwar era in comprehensive, global terms https://t.co/DuXjNaaXVl

[UU Gender & Diversity Hub @UUGenderHub]

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: https://t.co/pCwhGLyCxf

[IRPP @IRPP]

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.

https://t.co/zH2J1ad8SN

[SIM @SimUtrecht]

✨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 https://t.co/3ZK8B8eXK7

[The Decolonisation Group @DecolGroupUU]

Check out the UU Migration Conference taking place this Thursday and Friday, 22nd and 23rd June!

[dr julie fraser @juliebirdfraser]

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

[Dr. Rachel Gillett @redgillett]

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.

[SIM @SimUtrecht]

🌟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! https://t.co/v23AOAeJ4g

[The Decolonisation Group @DecolGroupUU]

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[@[email protected] @koenleurs]

We are looking for an assistant professor in gender & postcolonial studies @HumanitiesUU @UniUtrecht @UUGenderHub https://t.co/kH01syo8JK apply by Aug 15!

[Paul Poast @ProfPaulPoast]

When an international relations scholar says "polarity", what do they mean?

[THREAD]

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

.@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

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

New research indicates that wealthy countries should contribute up to 90% of the finance that is required for global climate mitigation. https://t.co/ILYAtAuyzC

[Dr. Rachel Gillett @redgillett]

Looking forward to discussing concept work with @FrancioG @KuijtMarin today, and, as always credit to Angus MacFarlane, and team (@UCNZ), who've worked with me generously on #BraidedRivers #TeAwaHiria concept-model, encouraged me to apply, in own field

https://t.co/qFieBlnW6G

[The Decolonisation Group @DecolGroupUU]

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