University of Greenwich – Exhibition, Talk – HMD 2026
Activity information
Activity type: Private activity
Organisation name: University of Greenwich
Website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/articles/public-relations/ihmd2026-exhibition
Address:
Heritage Gallery, Queen Anne Court
Old Royal Naval College, University of Greenwich
London
London
SE10 9LS
United Kingdom
Launch of Bridging Generations - IHMD 2026 Exhibition
International Holocaust Memorial Day (IHMD) takes place each year on 27 January. To mark this commemorative event, the university is holding a temporary exhibition under this year’s theme of ‘Bridging Generations’.
The exhibition
The exhibition showcases contributions from students and from pupils in our partner schools and organisations, who responded to learning about the Holocaust and other genocides with the aim of deepening their historical understanding, empathy and awareness of diverse identities, cultural heritages and lived experiences across generations.
The speakers
At the launch event, you will meet Eric Schloss, who will share his grandmother Eva’s survival story, firstly hiding in Amsterdam and then her experiences of interment in Auschwitz. Eva’s mother married Otto Frank (Anne Frank’s father) after the war. An important part of this presentation is the art and poetry of Eva’s brother Hans.
You will also hear from Ben Gidley, Reader in Birkbeck’s School of Social Sciences, who will examine the recent rise of anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and other forms of hatred and how we can learn from antisemitism and its history to resist it. His presentation looks at some of the sources of new hatred, but also how intergenerational learning and multidirectional solidarity can create safer, more resilient communities.
Visiting the exhibition
Guests are invited to visit the exhibition before and after the launch event, to share their own responses to the content. They will also have the opportunity to connect with the university’s partners, local schools, and the contributors to this project.
Please note the exhibition is separate to the launch event and does not need to be booked to visit.
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