The new year will see the start of a new chapter for International Slavery Museum. From 5 January we will close for essential maintenance before a major redevelopment project - subject to funding.

We were delighted to welcome friends from Mariupol State University to the Wilberforce Institute this week. They heard from Dr Nick Evans about his research into migration from Ukraine. They also met colleagues from Hull Museums and the Irena Sendler School.

In our latest blog, hull.ac.uk/research/insti… Dr Jen Nghishitende reflects on a panel discussion she had with her fellow Advisory Board Members on Voices of Power: Amplifying the Black Voice in Trauma at the recent Museums Association Conference, in Leeds.

Celebrating with an excellent group of lovely friends at the #THEAwards . Marking the hard work of the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board.

Today is the International Day for the Abolition of #Slavery. Dr Dr Alicia Heys invites us to “reflect on the realities of exploitation, consider the barriers to effectively tackling it, & contemplate how each of us can play a part in reducing its prevalence" hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/m…

The time has come to take the risks of climate-induced modern slavery seriously. hull.ac.uk/research/insti… For UN #HumanRightsDay Dr Daniel Ogunniyi discusses the impacts of climate change on human rights and argues that the time for action is now.

In this blog, hull.ac.uk/research/insti… Isabel del Pilar Arce Zelada, PhD looks back on her PhD at University of Hull as she moves to next steps. It allowed her to think, challenge & write & led her “closer to the people who matter, the ones exposed to, & fighting, different oppressive forms of governance".

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been appointed Chief Historian for Historic Royal Palaces Looking forward to uncovering many more stories from the palaces’ incredible history 🏰

Submissions for the Subedi Essay Prize close on 31st December. Don’t miss this opportunity to add your voice to critical debate on human rights. A £500 prize will be awarded to the winner. Get the information: hull.ac.uk/research/insti…

✨Fashion through the Lens of Art✨ Fashion designer Seguntuyi Mapeganoluwa Onakoya of HOUSEOFTUYI is launching his fashion collection inspired by the Seen and Unseen exhibition on 25 January 2pm-4pm at the gallery! Book here: hullmuseums.co.uk/museum-events/…

In this blog, Dr Cassandra Gooptar, Wilberforce Institute researcher and artist Deanio X share their experiences of working on and their insights into the ‘To Heal a Butterfly’ exhibition hull.ac.uk/research/insti… Arrange your visit hullmuseums.co.uk/wilberforce-ho…

Today we salute Judith Spicksley, a long-standing Wilberforce Institute member as she retires. hull.ac.uk/research/insti… In this blog, Nick Evans reflects on her research, friendship, dedicated support postgraduate researchers & contribution to the fight for social justice.

Since Nov '23 the multi-award winning Homelands exhibition, co-produced by Nick Evans, HullAfro@Caribbean (Official) & Hull Museums started its tour of sites across Sierra Leone. This film considers the importance of engaging with the global majority of communities. youtu.be/n8T0jlARYt4?si…

How do we fight for social justice & equality within our Faculty of Arts, Cultures & Education? youtu.be/s9P1iaouYcI?si… This film showcases knowledge exchange at every stage of the academic journey. Thanks to all partners for their vital work. Hull Knowledge Exchange and Policy Engagement University of Hull

An early University of Hull graduate Barbara Canham Turner left a great legacy at the University of Hull. Overcoming gender & disability discrimination, the Canham Turner Building and the Canham Turner Annual Lecture are dedicated to her. Discover more about our KE work: youtu.be/CpHquFbaacI?si…

In our latest blog, Dr Samuel North explores the connections between slavery and Cape Town's New Year carnival. Dr Samuel North is a former University of Hull PhD scholar, whose thesis explored how slavery is remembered and memorialised in South Africa. hull.ac.uk/research/insti…

Join two, leading early career researchers who amplify marginalised voices - Isabel del Pilar Arce Zelada, PhD and Dr Jen Nghishitende for ‘What’s Going on at the Wilberforce Institute?’ 15 January 2025 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Book to join at the Wilberforce Institute or online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-going-…

Tiffany Langford, Collections Intern introduces Thomas Ferens, University of Hull & Ferens Art Gallery benefactor: hull.ac.uk/research/insti… He is memorialised in our motto ‘Lampada Ferens’, meaning 'bearing the torch’ & the dove from Ferens’ coat of arms appears in the University of Hull logo.

Thrilled that my debut book, 'Eagle Days: Life and Death for the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain', will be published by Head of Zeus at the end of May! You can now pre-order via this link: geni.us/EagleDays Thank you SO much Dan Jones Georgina Capel Assoc Iain_MacGregor1 (@iainmacgregor1.bsky.social) ♥️1/4

Dr Cassandra Gooptar from Wilberforce Institute met with artist Deanio X to discuss their experiences of working on the ‘To Heal a Butterfly’ exhibition on display in the Wilberforce House Museum! You can learn more about their insights here: hull.ac.uk/research/insti…