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UvA commissions NIOD to investigate its colonial past.
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Presentation: Preliminary study into the UvA’s colonial and slavery past and next steps

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Presentation: Preliminary study into the UvA’s colonial and slavery past and next steps

Last modified on 15-10-2025 09:46
The UvA will be investigating its own colonial and slavery past. This research will be carried out in two phases: a preliminary study and the actual research. The UvA has commissioned the NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies to carry out the preliminary study. The results will be presented on 7 November.
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This event is in Dutch.

Programme

  • NIOD Director Martijn Eickhoff will present the research report to UvA Rector Peter-Paul Verbeek
  • Researcher Lauren Lauret will explain the findings of the report
  • Panel discussion on the report and follow-up research with several experts

What is the preliminary study about?

This preliminary study will serve as the basis for the main research. During the preliminary phase, NIOD formulated the final research brief:

  • The report outlines six research areas, including relevant literature and sources.
  • It provides a proposed plan of approach for historical research, in which the entire UvA will be involved.

More information

  • On the UvA website you can read why the UvA is commissioning this studyExternal link.
  • From 7 November, after the official presentation, you can download the preliminary report.
  • Doors open at 15.30 hrs. We have a full programme, so we kindly ask you to arrive before 16:00.
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