Guno Jones

Dr. Guno Jones is a Professor of the Anton de Kom Chair in the History of Colonialism and Slavery at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities). His interdisciplinary research focuses on colonialism's legacy, citizenship, migration, and heritage politics in Europe and former colonies. He leads the VU's 'Juridische Slavernijgeschiedenis' project and collaborates with the KITLV on the Dutch royal family's colonial role. Previously affiliated with Leiden University and the University of Amsterdam, he teaches at multiple institutions, including Anton de Kom University in Paramaribo.

• Education: No explicit details provided, but prior roles suggest advanced degrees in history or related fields.

Research interests include post-colonial migration, WWII heritage, and 'mixedness' politics. His work bridges history, law, and social sciences, addressing contemporary social justice issues rooted in colonial pasts.

Recent publications analyze colonial intimacy dynamics, citizenship regimes, and legal histories of slavery. He actively engages in public debates via media appearances and academic lectures.

• Grants & Projects: NWA-funded 'Pressing Matter' project (2022–2025), KITLV collaboration, and VU's legal slavery history initiative.

Advises three PhD theses and co-teaches courses like 'Human Rights and Citizenship.' Leads interdisciplinary teams and participates in global workshops on decolonial themes.

Associated with the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (Bestuurder role) and Critical Friend in the NWA project.