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Leiden University returns Chola plates to India

Free Press Journal, India Today, Leiden University, NOS, Trouw
16 May 2026
India
Netherlands
RM* 16 May 2026

The Chola Plates , historical objects originating from India held by University Libraries Leiden (UBL) have been handed over to India at the occasion of India's PM Modi's visit to the Netherlands. The restitution of this heritage follows the advice of the Dutch (national) Colonial Collections Committee.

Reinwardt Academy has been awarded a UNESCO Chair

UNESCO
24 Jun 2025
Worldwide
Netherlands
RM* 04 Jul 2025

Mirjam Shatanawi (l) en een collega in het Tropenmuseum

Starting in April 2025, the Reinwardt Academy will host a UNESCO Chair in Museum Collections, Repatriation and Interculturality.

Benin bronzes ready for transport from the Netherlands to Nigeria

NOS, Omroep West, Wereldmuseum
20 May 2025
Nigeria
Netherlands
RM* 21 May 2025

[ in Dutch ] Benin Bronzes removed from display cases in Wereldmuseum Leiden for return trip to Nigeria.

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