2009-05-28

What is Anthropology for?

Anthropologist About Town


Diary for 28th May to 3rd June 2009

Anthropologists find work in a variety of different fields ranging from working in museums, to working as business consultants, or in development and tourist agencies. Often the word 'anthropologist' does not appear in their job title, but anthropologists use the skills they have learned from their degrees, such as undertaking ethnographic research, analysing cross cultural data, doing interviews and apply these skills to their current roles. Veronica Strang, professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Auckland has written a new book called What do Anthropologists do? The book takes a close look at why anthropologists are in demand for certain roles, and the job opportunities that are open to people studying the degree. It's written in an accessible manner and is a very useful resource for people beginning their exploration of anthropology and those already studying it at university.





2009-05-09

maritime archeology - public education on the road (UK example)

Archaeologists at Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology are excited to announce they have received over a third of a million pounds to promote greater public involvement in maritime archaeology. This exciting three year project will focus around the creation of a community outreach van which will be furnished with interactive displays, information and hands on activities to make learning about maritime heritage possible for all the community. For more information contact: http://www.hwtma.org.uk/education/

2009-05-08

anthropology day (May -Wales; July -London)

www.walesanthropologyday.co.uk
www.londonanthropologyday.co.uk (see earlier YouTube synopsis linked there)

2009-05-05

indigenous video online

http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/2009/05/01/beyond-broadcast-launching-nitv-and-isuma-tv

http://www.isuma.tv/ showcases work from Inuit life along the north of Canada;
20' story of the change from living in igloos to wood houses, http://www.isuma.tv/?site/displayFilm/id/856