Institute Project on Decoloniality

IASH proudly hosted The Institute Project on Decoloniality (IPD ‘24), a three-year project examining a variety of topics centred on decoloniality. The Institute Project on Decoloniality 2021-2024 came to an end in summer 2024. Read more about it here.

A collage of three pictures from the Institute Project on Decoloniality. The first shows an abstract figure in a black cape wearing a white hat. The second shows a woman sitting on a throne. She is holding a chicken and egg in one hand and a stick in the other. The third image shows an abstract painting of various shapes and colors.

About IPD

The Institute Project on Decoloniality 2021-2024 (IPD '24) was a three-year research project run by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh.

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IPD '24: A History of Decoloniality Research at IASH

Since our foundation, IASH has welcomed researchers examining colonialism, Empire and coloniality, but like most Global North institutions, our Fellowship appointments privileged White scholars and failed to encourage research rooted in formerly colonised nations. It is our recognition of this history that informed our Institute Project on Decoloniality 2021-2024 (IPD ’24).

The ceiling of McEwan Hall, decorated with murals by William M Palin depicting the ‘muses’ of the various strands of education.

Steering Group

A Steering Group oversaw the Institute Project on Decoloniality, including representatives from CAHSS schools and outside bodies.

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Publications and Outcomes of the IPD

Have a look at some of the publications and outcomes of the Institute Project on Decoloniality. These include edited collections, papers and podcast episodes. 

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