We are pleased to invite you to this year’s edition of Why the World Needs Anthropologists, hosted by the Ethnographic Impact Lab of the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
This year’s symposium brings together anthropologists, alumni, students, and societal partners to reflect on the role of anthropology in a rapidly changing world. The afternoon opens with remarks by representatives of the Anthropology department. Next, we engage in conversation between anthropologists and stakeholders, exploring how anthropological knowledge travels beyond academia and contributes to society in meaningful ways. The symposium concludes with a collective discussion on the future of stakeholder research and public anthropology in a context of changing funding landscapes, institutional restructuring, and increasing pressures on socially engaged work. You are all invited to join us in this symposium and further discussions over drinks.
Our Panel Features:
Sofie Croonenberg, Stichting Vluchteling
Karlijn van Donkelaar, alumna Professional Anthropology Track
Rayn Ramkishun, VUmc School of Medical Sciences and anthropological barber
Tiarra Simon, Simon Global Consultancy
Mara Voss, HvA - University of Applied Sciences and Amsterdam Can Collective
Moderated by: Giulia Sinatti, Luisa Schneider and Maaike Matelski