Professor Dr. Norah Karrouche

Biography

Norah Karrouche is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in historical culture and memory within North African communities in Europe, particularly focusing on Moroccan and Algerian cultural representations. Her research interests include Berber cultural activism, collective memory, oral history, and the historical depictions of Moroccan communities in history textbooks and museums. She has been involved in digital humanities projects, such as the integration of oral history archives into large research infrastructures. Karrouche's past research has included significant projects funded by various grants, focusing on Berber museums and history in Morocco, as well as contributions as a visiting researcher at prestigious institutions. She teaches courses in global history and has been recognized with nominations for teaching awards due to her innovative approaches to education. In addition, she has received multiple grants for her research initiatives aimed at addressing cultural and social issues.

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