Professor Christos Lynteris awarded ERC Advanced Grant
Christos Lynteris has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant for the project Zoonosis Before Bacteriology.
Top for Social Anthropology in the UK
The University of St Andrews was ranked top in the UK for Social Anthropology in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Why study Social Anthropology?Research projects
MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception
A grounding in contemporary research themes and innovative research methods for students aiming to do a PhD in anthropology, visual culture, design anthropology, and related subjects.
Latest Department news
Endemic Transformations Workshop
Workshop on "Endemic Transformations" to be held on July 9-10.
Just and Sustainable Plastic Waste Management Workshop
The Department of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews will host an international research policy workshop on Just and Sustainable Plastic Waste Management on 13–14 June 2026.
Latest Department events
