Memory Politics in Europe and the Contemporary World

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Organizational History Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid Narratives of Power Memory Politics in Europe and the Contemporary World Stephanie Decker FAcSS FBAM Jan 12   READ IN APP   Historians without Borders, The Institute of Historical Research and the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy cordially invite you to attend the following event below, which will take place on 15 January 2026 in London. Narratives of Power: Memory Politics in Europe and the Contemporary World (London; January 15th, 2026 - from 14:00-17:00) https://historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtumat/narratives-of-power-london This seminar brings together scholars, diplomats, and policy experts to examine the politics of memory and history in the contemporary context. It will explore how Russia and other increasingly authoritarian regimes shape narratives of the past for present purposes, as well as what the principles of German Vergangenheitsbewältigung may imply today. The discussions will address strategies of remembrance, denial, and commemoration. The programme will feature expert panels, diplomatic dialogue, and scholarly exchange on key issues, including the treatment of colonial history in public discourse and history education, and the evolving role of the past in shaping the present. 📅Date: Thursday January 15th 2026 Time: 14.00 - 17.00 📍Venue: The Institute for Historical Research, Wolfson conference suite, at the University of London, Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU The seminar will include a presentation of the principles and work of the international network Historians without Borders, followed by a discussion on how historians in the United Kingdom could contribute to the network. Programme: 14:00-15:30 Discussion: Narratives of Power: Memory Politics in Europe and the Contemporary World Speakers and Discussants: Professor Gurminder K Bhambra: On the Making of the English Land-Owning Class – Remembering Colonial Histories Professor Philip Murphy: Popular Memory of the Wars of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries and its Impact on Notions of Britain’s Place in Europe and the Wider World 15:30-16:00 Coffee break 16:00-17:00 Discussion: Historians without Borders Speakers and Discussants: Dr. Erkki Tuomioja Dr. Michael Weatherburn For further enquiries, please contact: Historians without Borders in Finland: info@hwb.fi ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: info@culturaldiplomacy.org Mark Donfried – 0049 1511 558 1686 Registration: Please complete the online registration form to confirm your participation. For Remote Participants: A freely accessible streaming link will be uploaded to the event page on ICD’s website. Share You're currently a free subscriber to Organizational History Network. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Stephanie Decker Unsubscribe