For the second day of the Genetics/Heritage conference there were presentations from colleagues and associates of EUROTAST regarding the history, genetics, and archaeology of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Here is the program: 08:30-09:00 Coffee 09:00-09:30 Richard Benjamin – Introduction to International Slavery Museum 09:30-09:45 Hannes Schroeder & Tom Gilbert (University of Copenhagen) Summary of EUROTAST goals & the Future…
EUROTAST fellow Ryan Espersen had returned to Saba, a Caribbean island governed as a Public Entity within the Netherlands, between May and August to continue writing his PhD dissertation and create maps of excavated sites from the previous year using a differential GPS. During the last week in May, the Saba Archaeology Center, a non-profit organization…
EUROTAST Experienced Researcher Dr. Temi Odumosu is curating an art show with performances in Copenhagen. The show opens June 6th and features art from: Liliana Angulo Cortés, Florine Demosthene, Jeannette Ehlers, Michelle Eistrup, Sasha Huber, Ayana V Jackson, Luanda Carneiro Jacoel, Patricia Kaersenhout, Ope Lori, Hellen Nabukenya, Eneida Sanches, and Mary Sibande. For more information, visit the website: http://newshelterplan.com/project/possession/…
From EUROTAST PhD fellow, Sara Abel: I am a PhD student in history and sociology, and I am looking to get in contact with people of African descent who have taken a DNA ancestry test, in order to discuss their experiences of genetic testing and the impact it had on their life. The study consists…
EUROTAST convened in Copenhagen for its midterm meeting and fourth network training initiative, which was comprised of a four-day career development workshop and symposium on the history and legacies of the transatlantic slave trade in Scandinavia. 1. Career Development workshop The skills training was organised by the EUROTAST coordinating team at the Centre for GeoGenetics, Natural…
Marie Curie Experienced Researcher (ER2) – Dissemination & Outreach Department: Archaeology Based at: University of York – King’s Manor, York city centre Hours of work: Full-time Contract status: Fixed term – FULL JOB DETAIL DOWNLOADABLE HERE Application Deadline: 19th August 2013 EUROTAST is looking for an Experienced Researcher (ER) with a focus on public engagement,…
8th – 9th February / St. Maarten, Dutch Caribbean EUROTAST joined forces with the Sint Maarten Archaeological Center (SIMARC) in cooperation with Leiden University to host a 2-day symposium at the University of St. Martin in Philipsburg, entitled The Archaeology of Slavery: Reclaiming African identity from Africa to the Americas. The event was formally opened by…
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