Local names reveal how enslaved Africans recognised substantial parts of the New World Flora ********************************* Professor Dr. Tinde van Andel Naturalis Special Professor of Ethnobotany, Department of … Read more
Category: Event
Sensory Explorations of the Social
Colleagues from the School of Anthropology and Conservation and SSPSSR’s Visual and Sensory Research Cluster showed some of our film-based work and engaged in a … Read more
Climate Change, Biodiversity and Human Adaptation panel at RAI Conference
The CBCD (Centre for Biocultural Diversity) is sponsoring a panel at this year’s RAI Conference, Anthropology, Weather and Climate Change, in London on May 27-29th. The panel will … Read more
Portrails -Visual Anthropology screening, 2nd June
Portrayal – a depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature; a picture. Trail – a mark or series of signs … Read more
Valuing Nature & Participatory Decision Making Conference
The School of Anthropology & Conservation and Kent’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Spatial Studies are proud to be hosting this unique event. Place: University of Kent, … Read more
Dr Tracy Kivell to deliver Rutherford lecture on our newest extinct relative
On Wednesday 11 May, at 18.00 in Rutherford Lecture Theatre One, Dr Tracy Kivell will give a Rutherford Grass Roots Lecture entitled: ‘The many mysteries of … Read more
Rethinking Skill: New Ethnographic Perspectives on Expertise
Dr Daniela Peluso and Dr Andrew Sanchez will be hosting a workshop entitled: Rethinking Skill: New Ethnographic Perspectives on Expertise The event will take place in … Read more
SAC Outreach Activity at the Natural History Museum
Last month, Dr Matt Skinner coordinated an outreach activity with the Natural History Museum in London as part of one of their Late events. These … Read more
POSTPONED – Photographic slideshow and book-signing by SAC alumnus
**Please note: this event has now been postponed until Tuesday 5th April.** On Tuesday 5th April, School of Anthropology and Conservation alumnus Dr Charlie Gardner … Read more
Rethinking Skill: New Ethnographic Perspectives on Expertise
The School of Anthropology and Conservation will be holding a cross-University, cross-disciplinary workshop on 6-7 May, 2016, entitled Rethinking Skill: New Ethnographic Perspectives on Expertise. … Read more