symposium

Join us for a symposium on Colonial Archives, exploring innovative approaches to colonial archives and digital infrastructure.

Key topics include:

• Colonial archives and global significance
  Reflect on the relevance of these archives for understanding shared histories and their broader implications.
• Text recognition and digital access
  Explore what comes after digitization and how to create meaningful tools for using complex historical records.
• Biases in the archive
  Address the inherent biases in colonial records and their impact on research and public access.
• Reaching new audiences
  Consider how digital infrastructures can engage diverse groups, including descendants of colonized communities.

Date and time: 24 January 2025, 10 am – 3 pm CET
Location: Radboud University, Nijmegen
More information: full announcement