Interview at HistoryRadio.org: Michael Wynn and Dag Herbjørnsrud «A controversial row is dividing Norwegian and European historians and researchers these days: decolonization of academia. What does it actually mean? …. We talked with an outspoken proponent of decolonization, the historian of ideas Dag Herbjørnsrud, and asked him to specify what the movement is trying to do.» EXCERPTS: «Historyradio.org: When did this movement of decolonization start, and why has it become […]
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The debates regarding decolonizing knowledge, curriculum and the academy have reached the shores of Norway. On April 30th, 2018 (5-8 pm), the event «Decolonizing Knowledge» was held at the Norwegian University of the Life Sciences (NMBU), as Ås, outside of Oslo. The event was hosted by SAIH-Ås (Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund, SAIH) and the new organization UBUNTU. Excerpt from the invitation: «Knowledge is power and that which […]