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Cambridge Handbook For the Anthropology of Ethics edited by Prof James Laidlaw

New Publication - The Cambridge Handbook For The Anthropology of Ethics

New Publication - The Cambridge Handbook For The Anthropology of Ethics Edited by Professor James Laidlaw, (University of Cambridge) The 'ethical turn' in anthropology has been one of the most vibrant fields in the discipline in the past quarter-century. It has fostered new dialogue between anthropology and philosophy...

Postgraduate study in Social Anthropology – funding deadline, closing soon

We advise prospective students to apply early for postgraduate courses, and if you want to be considered for University scholarships, by the deadline of 5 December . The good news is that there is an abundance of further advice on applying and on how to find both Cambridge funding and external funding for studies on the...

Winners announced in the Postgraduate Photography Celebration 2023

The Department of Social Anthropology is delighted to announce the winners in this year’s Postgraduate Photography Celebration. There was a very high standard and number of entrants this year , reflecting the popularity of this celebration. Since its start in 2013, the celebration provides an opportunity for postgraduate...

Cambridge top for Anthropology in the Guardian University Guide 2024

We are delighted that Cambridge has been ranked top position for Anthropology and Archaeology again in the Guardian University Guide 2024 , the second year in a row. Social Anthropology is studied as part of the Human, Social and Political Sciences degree at the University of Cambridge. The Guardian's latest guide...

An anthropological study on the early detection of cancer

By Dr Ignacia Arteaga For the last four years, I have been working on an anthropological study that explores the practices and views of scientists and health professionals developing early detection methods, and the lived experiences of research volunteers. Observing the real-life impact of early cancer detection studies...

Digital Lab for MAA

The Digital Lab is a digital engagement project that seeks to increase the visibility and accessibility of the world cultures collections at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) in Cambridge. It recognises that digital platforms and methodologies can support reaching new audiences, diversifying voices, and...

Visiting Artist Enotie Ogbebor at MAA

From 13 April to 25 May the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) hosted Enotie Ogbebor as an Artist in Residence on the Creative Europe funded Taking Care project. Enotie is a long-time friend of the Museum, having worked closely with the University through the Benin Dialogue Group towards the return of looted...

Launch of the Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology

The Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology (OEA) was officially launched in January 2023. The Anthropology Department of the University of Cambridge had initially developed this online open-access resource as the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology, growing its audience to over half a million readers and attracting world...

Cambridge Mongolia Forum

Economy and Environment in Post-Mining Mongolia and the Future of Mongolian Studies After a lengthy Covid-19 hiatus, the Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit (MIASU) resumed its public engagement activities by launching the inaugural Cambridge Mongolia Forum (CMF) on 15-16 December 2022. Convened by Professor Uradyn E...

'Worlds within' Exhibition in the ARB opens 2 June

Contemporary art from Japan Kaori Yoshikawa | Makoto Morimura | Marie Nohara | Shin Ikeda | sonsengocchabacco | So Shimada | Hajime Wada Artworks often afford glimpses into the inner worlds of others: the forms and textures that populate artists’ minds. While some of the artists in this show describe their creative process...

New Publication - The Cambridge Handbook For The Anthropology of Ethics

Postgraduate study in Social Anthropology – funding deadline, closing soon

Winners announced in the Postgraduate Photography Celebration 2023

Cambridge top for Anthropology in the Guardian University Guide 2024

An anthropological study on the early detection of cancer

Digital Lab for MAA

Visiting Artist Enotie Ogbebor at MAA

Launch of the Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology

Cambridge Mongolia Forum

'Worlds within' Exhibition in the ARB opens 2 June

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