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Decentering Epistemologies for Global Well-being

Decentering Epistemologies for Global Well-being is a European University for Well-Being (EUniWell) Virtual Online International Collaborative Exchange (VOICE) with an overarching aim to foster collaborative learning processes that acknowledge multiple perceptions of well-being shaped by an entangled past, a common present and a shared future. The goal of the project is to critically explore contemporary issues … Continue reading “Decentering Epistemologies for Global Well-being”

2 February 2023 by
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EUniWell finale on the ‘Decentring Global Epistemologies on Global Well-being’ project

The EUniWell project ‘Decentring Global Epistemologies on Global Well-being’ finished in spectacular style in Cologne, Germany. The team consists of partners from Leiden University, Université Mohammed V de Rabat, University of Birmingham, University of Cologne, University of Nairobi and University of the Western Cape. The EUniWell team met up to discuss the outcomes, implications and … Continue reading “EUniWell finale on the ‘Decentring Global Epistemologies on Global Well-being’ project”

5 June 2023 by
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What is Well-Being to you?

Roselyne Wangui Wachira (University of Nairobi), Hannah Bruhn (University of Cologne), Pierre Karamountzos (TU Delft), Yassine Tahiri (University Mohammed V Rabat), Rhoda Deers (University of Western Cape), Md Abdus Salam Chowdhury (University of Birmingham) What is well-being to you? Have you ever taken a moment to consider this question? Maybe your answer is in line … Continue reading “What is Well-Being to you?”

30 April 2023 by
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Voices that are not being heard when we talk about bioeconomy

Júlia Mascarello (Federal University of Santa Catarina and Heidelberg University) The world exists like a tapestry of culture and traditions. In some places the unique pieces of cloth are chaotically interwoven with each other, in others the original pattern is kept more neatly. Nonetheless, there is hardly any piece that remains completely untouched – free … Continue reading “Voices that are not being heard when we talk about bioeconomy”

30 April 2023 by
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“We found love in a hopeless place…” Colonial Heritage and Decolonial Resistance at the RJM’s LOVE Exhibition

Aminata Estelle Diouf (University of Cologne) Introduction In the scope of the Decentering Epistemologies project and my affiliation to the “heritage” subgroup, I decided to revisit Cologne’s ethnological museum, the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum – Cultures of the World (“RJM”). In order to tie together the topic of decentering epistemologies and wellbeing with the heritage of museums and … Continue reading ““We found love in a hopeless place…” Colonial Heritage and Decolonial Resistance at the RJM’s LOVE Exhibition”

30 April 2023 by
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Embracing Diversity and Reclaiming Narratives: Nairobi National Museum, Kenya

Clare A. Okidi (University of Nairobi) Introduction Museums represent vital spaces for preserving, celebrating and sharing cultural and natural heritage of a people and their environment. Museums have transformed over the decades, from just being spaces to institutions that are crucial to the well-being of societies. In the African context, museums were spaces that held … Continue reading “Embracing Diversity and Reclaiming Narratives: Nairobi National Museum, Kenya”

30 April 2023 by
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Hutspot in chique

Mirte Karsten (Leiden University) The world exists like a tapestry of culture and traditions. In some places the unique pieces of cloth are chaotically interwoven with each other, in others the original pattern is kept more neatly. Nonetheless, there is hardly any piece that remains completely untouched – free from interaction with the others. The … Continue reading “Hutspot in chique”

30 April 2023 by
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The Use of Symbolism and Ceremonies in Resistance Movements: A Case Study of the Mau Mau Oath Ceremony

Joseph Johnson (University of Nairobi) The Nairobi National Museum of Kenya The Nairobi National Museum of Kenya is located on Museum Hill, Kipande Road, and it is 20 minutes from the Central Business District in Nairobi. It was founded in 1910. It is highly recognized for its rich resources for discovering, contemplating, and learning about … Continue reading “The Use of Symbolism and Ceremonies in Resistance Movements: A Case Study of the Mau Mau Oath Ceremony”

30 April 2023 by
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Open Spaces: Mobility, Barriers & Well-being

Ilias Defaa (University Mohammed V of Rabat), Lauren Richards (University of the Western Cape), Nana Amponsah (University of Birmingham), Rebekah Roebuck (University of Birmingham), Saina Kiprotich (University of Nairobi) In a world where life is increasingly busy and fast-paced, the value of open spaces to our well-being is gaining attention. But what are open spaces? … Continue reading “Open Spaces: Mobility, Barriers & Well-being”

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