The Re/Presenting Europe consortium works to combat prejudiced representations of the diverse communities that shape the Netherlands and Europe. Many representations of Europe and Europeanness have not acknowledged the long presence of super diverse communities here. Our consortium shows how this has led to racism, stereotypes, exclusion and misrepresentation. We generate more accurate representations and build redress or healing into our analysis and impact. We focus on the domains of education, sports, and urban arts and hip hop, as these are major sites of (mis)representation. Across the project as a whole we take seriously the impact of colonialism and slavery on contemporary society, and we research and practice solidarity across our differences.
Our project network has members from a wide range of institutions, occupations, and backgrounds who collaborate intensively to identify processes of racialisation and othering in Dutch society. We work through community intervention, research publications and policy documents, public events, art creation, community archiving and oral histories, teacher-training programs, and initiatives toward healing through communal dialogue. We welcome your involvement! Check out our sub-project pages, come along to one of our events, and get involved.
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Welcome to Utrecht Library
Utrecht Library is based in the imposing building on the Neude, which was built in 1924 and functioned as a post office until 2011.
After years of not being used, the building was thoroughly renovated and made ready for become a library. Utrecht Library is now a place to borrow books, read, learn, share knowledge and reflect. And to meet people and relax. Curious people of all ages and backgrounds come to the Neude Library and the 12 neighborhood libraries every day. With over 87,000 members, Utrecht Library is the largest members’ club in Utrecht. They promote reading promotion and reading pleasure, digital skills, and democratic citizenship. So that everyone can participate in society.
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Drift 15, 3512 BR Utrecht
Phone
+31 (0)6 266 266 91
info@re-presentingeurope.nl
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Monday – Friday:
9.00am to 6.00pm
