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Durham University Anthropology
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Interdisciplinary teaching and research with a global reach. Ranked 3rd (Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

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https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/anthropology/postgraduate-study/taught-courses/
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(2/2) ...met the public anthropology collective and anthropology colleagues at various universities, and celebrated the book publication of 'IVF and Childlessness in Bangladesh: Constructions of Motherhood', authored by Nayanika's past PhD student, Professor Taslima Sultana Mirza!
Two photos and text against a textured light beige background. The top is a group photo with Nayanika in the centre. The bottom photo is of Prof Taslima Sultana Mirza introducing Nayanika before Nayanika gives a lecture. The text is a bullet point list of activities: Fieldwork, lecture at Jahangirnagar University, Speaker at Legal Aid (BLAST) event, Meeting anthropology colleagues across universities, book launch of Nayanika's past PhD student Prof Taslima Sultana Mirza!
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Aug 2025 when our Prof Nayanika Mookherjee was in Bangladesh:

Nayanika carried out fieldwork, gave a lecture at Jahangirnagar University's Anthropology Dept and spoke at a Legal Aid (BLAST) event, on Reparative Justice for victims of conflict related sexual violence (CRSV). She also...(1/2)
Photo collage against a textured light beige background. Clockwise from top left: Nayanika and Prof Taslima Sultana Mirza; Nayanika on the right of a group photo; Nayanika speaking at an event; Nayanika celebrating the book launch of “IVF and Childlessness in Bangladesh: Constructions of Motherhood" with Prof Taslima Sultana Mirza who is cutting into a cake. Text at the centre reads: "Professor Nayanika Mookherjee" with the subtitle "Bangladesh, August 2025" next to a map location icon.Photo collage against a textured light beige background. Clockwise from top left: Nayanika and Prof Taslima Sultana Mirza; Nayanika on the right of a group photo; Nayanika speaking at an event; Nayanika celebrating the book launch of “IVF and Childlessness in Bangladesh: Constructions of Motherhood" with Prof Taslima Sultana Mirza who is cutting into a cake. Text at the centre reads: "Professor Nayanika Mookherjee" with the subtitle "Bangladesh, August 2025" next to a map location icon.
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Our Head of Department Prof Yulia Egorova a few weeks ago:

💭 Yulia presented her work on Jewish-Muslim solidarity networks at the workshop ‘Unsilencing Islam: Historical and Sociological Perspectives’.

📍The University of Chicago-Paris Centre, organised by Sarra Zaied and Elisabeth Becker-Topkara
Photo of Prof Yulia Egorova standing near a wall sign saying 'The University of Chicago: John W. Boyer Center in Paris'.
October 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Day 1 of our recent Gibraltar field school:

🗺️ site orientation in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve
📋practice behavioural data collection
😋and a dinner in Casemates Square!

Find out more about our residential field courses: durham.ac.uk/departments/...

#Anthropology #StudyAnthropology #Fieldwork
Photo collage showing four photos from a field trip to Gibraltar in 2025. Left photo shows students walking across a rope bridge, top right shows students observing a macaque, central right shows students and staff enjoying dinner together at a long table. Bottom right is a photo of three macaques, including an infant.
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Congratulations to our Prof Jo Setchell, appointed to the REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2029 sub-panel on #Anthropology and #DevelopmentStudies!

This expert sub-panel will assess #research quality in Anthropology and Development Studies, across UK higher education institutions.
Selfie of Prof Jo Setchell standing in a mountainous landscape on a blue-skied, sunny day.
September 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The Royal Anthropological Institute has awarded our Prof Nayanika Mookherjee with the Rivers Memorial Medal, one of the highest accolades in #anthropology!

This recognises her outstanding contributions to anthropology, with an emphasis on fieldwork and a significant body of theoretical literature.
Photo collage. Top left photo is of the Rivers Memorial Medal. Bottom photo is a group of smiling people, with Nayanika in the centre holding her medal. Top right is text saying "24 Sep 2025: Professor Nayanika Mookherjee awarded Rivers Memorial Medal!"
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Ever wondered what #Anthropology is and how it can kickstart your career?

Our BSc Anthropology alum Lucy Faber spoke to Prof Rob Barton on exactly this topic! Learn how Anthropology gives you the skills & perspective to thrive in the workplace ☝️

🎞️ Full interview on YouTube - link in bio/thread!
September 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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It's a wrap! Team BONES finishes the field season and departs
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya.

Our Department's Fire Kovarovic stops for the traditional post-field-season photo on the equator 🌍

#Anthropology #Fieldwork #Palaeoanthropology #DUresearch #DurhamUni
Dr Fire Kovarovic stands next to a large sign in the shape of the African continent. On the sign it says "You are on the Equator", "Ol Pejeta Conservancy Kenya", and "Latitude: 0-0-0 Alt: 5990ft-1826m".
September 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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(1/2) A recently deceased male elephant provides an opportunity to study the dispersal of large mammal remains!

Pictured here: our Department's Fire Kovarovic, Briana Pobiner (NMNH Smithsonian), Kari Lintulaakso (Finnish Natural History Museum LUOMUS) and Isaack Kipkoech (Ol Pejeta Conservancy).
Photo of four people standing in front of a muddy wallow where the skeletonised remains of an elephant are visible.
August 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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In Kyoto: Prof Hannah Brown is a RIHN Visiting Research Fellow researching bushmeat, zoonotic disease, and ‘local knowledge’ between #anthropology and #ecology. She will work with Associate Professor Hongo, the FASHLOKS project and engage with others at RIHN.

More: www.chikyu.ac.jp/rihn_e/news/...
Prof Hannah Brown smiles at the camera and stands in front of a set of stepping stones curving away across a small pool. In the pool is a glass-walled room.
August 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🔍 Snaps from a one-day workshop on how to identify mammal bones, evidence of carnivore damage and weathering recorded on them!

Dr Fire Kovarovic, Dr Ogeto Mwebi and Dr Briana Pobiner delivered this workshop, attended by staff at Ol Pejeta conservancy. Thanks Nelly Maiyo for helping us organise it!
Classroom with many people gathered around a table, as part of a workshop. The attendees are analysing different mammal bones and skulls. Behind the three workshop instructors is a powerpoint screen with text reading: "Scenario: You are on a bush walk with tourists and encounter these bones. What would you tell them?".
August 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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#InTheField in Kenya 🚙 Packing the field vehicle to head out of Nairobi to Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy for a few weeks of #fieldwork!

L-R: Our Fire Kovarovic, Ogeto Mwebi (National Museums of Kenya), Briana Pobiner (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History)

#anthropology #DUresearch
Three anthropologists stand smiling at the camera. Behind them is the open back of a field vehicle. In the background are many trees.
August 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Click the link below to learn about Durham's MSc in Physical Activity, Health and Society! 🎓🔍⬇️

➡️ www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
May 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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To celebrate Earth Day, take a look at Durham's MSc in Global and Planetary Health! 🌍🎓⬇️

➡️ www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
April 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Click the link below to learn about Durham's MSc in Sustainability, Energy and Development! 🎓🔍⬇️

➡️ www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
April 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Click the link below to learn about our MSc in Medical Anthropology! 🎓🔍⬇️

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April 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Professor Helen Ball's new book 'How Babies Sleep - A Factual Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights' will be released this May! 📚📅

To pre-order her new book, click the below! ✅

www.penguin.co.uk/books/459772...

She is also currently recording the audio version of her book! 🎤🎧
April 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Click the link below to learn about our MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology! 🎓🔍⬇️

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April 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Dr Fire Kovarovic recently attended the American Association of Biological Anthropology meeting in Baltimore. 🎓🌎

Below she can be seen with PhD student James Ridland and her University of Witwatersrand-based student, Recognise Sambo. 📚
March 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Click the link below to learn about our BA in Anthropology! ✅🎓🔍

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March 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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🚨🚨🚨MERCH SALE!🚨🚨🚨

The Department of Anthropology is selling its Hoodies and T-shirts in D108 for a heavily discounted price!

The items will be available in D108 of the Dawson Building!

CASH ONLY. NO CHANGE GIVEN. WHILE STOCKS LAST.
March 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Prof Rachel Kendal has been in Indonesia and then Nepal with colleague Claire Horwell from Earth Sciences and their local partners and researchers, for the final fieldwork of their FACE-UP project Factors Affecting Childhood Exposure to Urban Particles.

You can see some photos of the trip below!
March 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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To celebrate Global Recycling Day, take a look at our MSc in Global and Planetary Health postgraduate course! 🌍♻🔍

You can find more information by clicking the link below! ✅

www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
March 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Click the link below to learn about our BSc in Anthropology! ✅🎓🔍

www.durham.ac.uk/study/course...
March 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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To celebrate World Wildlife Day, take a look at our MSc in Global and Planetary Health! 🌍🌿🔍

You can find more information by clicking the link below! ✅

www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
March 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM