Department news

Anthropology of Time Network (ATN) launch

Anthropology of Time Network (ATN) launch

We are excited to announce the launch of the ASA’s Anthropology of Time Network (ATN) co-convened by Gabriela Manley, Dr Daniel M. Knight and Dr Felix Ringel (Durham).

Society for Economic Anthropology Book Prize finalist

Society for Economic Anthropology Book Prize finalist

Mette M. High’s "Fear and Fortune: Spirit Worlds and Emerging Economies in the Mongolian Gold Rush" has been selected as a Finalist for the 2020 Society for Economic Anthropology Book Prize.

ASA conference postponed

ASA conference postponed

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Andrews and the ASA have decided to postpone the ASA conference to Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th August, 2021.

Urgent appeal: COVID-19 in the Xingu, Brazil

Urgent appeal: COVID-19 in the Xingu, Brazil

The Centre for Amerindian Studies and the Department of Social Anthropology support Factum Foundation's appeal for help protecting the Waujá of the Upper Xingu from the effects of COVID-19