Niki Alsford
nikialsford.bsky.social
Niki Alsford
@nikialsford.bsky.social
Professor of Anthropology & Human Geography at the University of Central Lancashire | Chartered Geographer | Academic & Anthropologist | Also find me @https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-alsford-6649691b7/
Grateful to have chaired Prof. Pitamba Sharma’s keynote at AAS-in-Asia in Kathmandu
Such a joy to be in Nepal — rich culture 🏔️, amazing food 🍛, and truly wonderful people 💙
Mero man Nepalma chha. 🙏🧙‍♂️

@asianstudies.org
#AASinAsia #Nepal #Gratitude #AcademicLife
June 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Thrilled to share that my PhD student Kate Martin has successfully defended her thesis on climate displacement terminology in the Pacific. A powerful, timely piece of work that centres Pacific voices. Congratulations, Dr Martin! 🌊🧙‍♂️📚 #PhD #ClimateJustice #PacificStudies
April 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Climbed Yr Wyddfa on Saturday! 🏔️ Going up was steady, but coming down was the real challenge.

In Llanrwst, I paid my respects to John Dodd – the first Tale in Taiwan Lives - see previous posts for discount details!

#YrWyddfa #Hiking #Llanrwst #snowdon
@uwapress.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Honoured to see Haenyeo Voices featured by @rgsibg.bsky.social Grateful for the Ralph Brown Expedition Award and the chance to share the stories of Jeju’s incredible women sea divers. 🌊👵🧜‍♀️🧙‍♂️

#Haenyeo #RGSIBG
🔗 www.rgs.org/in-the-field...
Haenyeo voices: harmonising traditional knowledge with ecological monitoring on Jeju Island reefs - RGS
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April 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📢Starting tomorrow, @uwapress.bsky.social will launch their annual Spring Sale. They are offering a 40% discount and free domestic shipping on all orders placed through their website: uwapress.uw.edu To receive the discount, simply enter the code WSPRING25 at checkout.🧙

#Taiwan #books
March 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just returned from a rewarding field visit to #Norway. It was a pleasure to be back @uio.no to deliver a talk on Austronesian migration 🌏.
Following the talk, I travelled north into the #Arctic Circle ❄️ to spend time with the Sámi community 🦌 as part of an ongoing #research project.🧙‍♂️
March 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
As we mark the anniversary of the 228 Incident in #Taiwan, we are reminded that authoritarianism is never far from the surface. Democracy is not a fixed state; it is a process—one that requires vigilance, participation, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sLi...
湯德章歷史實境劇—2019年台南實境演出!
YouTube video by 歡迎按右上方連結進入官網天行見 空中視覺整合服務(天外飛來的好影像超越您的想像)
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February 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢 I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my latest article, "Studying Taiwan from the Perspective of Taiwan," now available on Politics and Rights Review. it is also available in French and Spanish. Fancy, I know. 👇🧙

politicsrights.com/studying-tai...

@polrightsrev.bsky.social
Studying Taiwan from Its Own Perspective: Why It Matters
Explore why studying Taiwan from its own perspective is essential to understanding its history, identity, and global role beyond external narratives.
politicsrights.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
My mind is still on Sunday night at the Cyndi Lauper gig at Manchester Co-op Arena! 🎶✨ As a true-to-heart Goonie 💀 this was truly special —Her energy, her voice, her absolute legendary status… just unreal. Love this woman! 🧙💖 #cyndilauper #truecolours #gooniesneversaydie
February 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
📢 If you happen to be in the neighbourhood (literal or virtual), do drop by 📍💻 We'd love to see you there. 😊✨ 👇🧙

#AMIS @uclan.ac.uk #Migration #Refugees
January 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🌙🐍🏮 Happy Lunar New Year 2025! 🏮🐍🌙
新年快樂!
새해 복 많이 받으세요!

Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous start to the Year of the Snake! 🎉✨🧧🧙

#LunarNewYear #Snake
January 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM