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Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zimmerer is a leading scholar in colonial and postcolonial history at the University of Hamburg's Department of Global History. His work bridges the connections between colonialism, genocide, and modern mass violence, with a focus on German colonial history in Africa and its global implications.
- Professor of African History (2010–present)
- Former Reader at University of Sheffield (2007–2010)
- Co-founder of Sheffield Center for Genocide Studies
- Advisory roles at international genocide prevention institutions
His research explores the intersection of colonial administration, racial violence, and cultural heritage. Key projects include:
- Investigating Hamburg's colonial past through monuments and urban spaces
- Decolonizing museum practices and historical narratives
- Developing the Colonial Sites app for public engagement
- Examining environmental violence as a form of genocide
Zimmerer's recent publications analyze colonial memory in Germany, including the 2024 book From Windhoek to Auschwitz that traces ideological linkages between colonial and Nazi atrocities. He is actively involved in debates about renaming institutions with colonial legacies, recently advocating for the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine.
His academic service includes co-editing the Journal of Genocide Research and leadership in the International Network of Genocide Scholars. Zimmerer's methodological approach combines archival research with digital humanities and public history initiatives.
