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Marijke Huisman serves as Assistant Professor of Cultural History in the Department of History and Art History at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities. Her office is located in Room 0.25 of the Drift 6 building in Utrecht. With over 67 research outputs documented through the university, she maintains an active academic profile bridging scholarly research and public engagement.
Dr. Huisman's research centers on the intersection of public and academic history, with particular expertise in life writing, cultural memory, and gender history. Her work examines how personal narratives shape historical understanding, especially regarding slavery, feminism, and LGBTQ+ experiences. She has published extensively on autobiographical representations of the past, with notable works including a monograph on slave autobiographies (2015) and research on Mata Hari's historical legacy.
Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary historical debates, particularly in Dutch contexts. Recent projects include contributions to the Utrecht Rainbow Canon (2023), the 75th anniversary of COC Netherlands (2021), and the history of Centraal Boekhuis (2021). Her publications reveal strong thematic connections between historical methodology, narrative construction, and social justice considerations, particularly regarding race and gender.
- Utrecht Rainbow Canon (2023) - Public Engagement Activities
- 75 jaar COC (2021) - Expert Commentary
- UUHistory Clips (2018) - Public Engagement Activities
- History of Centraal Boekhuis (2021)
- Savannah Bay feminist bookstore history (2019)
Throughout her career, Huisman has demonstrated commitment to connecting academic history with broader public discourse through media appearances, educational projects, and community collaborations. Her work with Atria Knowledge Institute on feminist posters and her editorial role for Vernieuwing (1997-2005) highlight her longstanding engagement with gender history and educational outreach.
