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Why the World Needs Anthropologists 2026 - Stakeholder Edition 2 June 2026 13:30 - 15:30

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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

Programme


13.30   Opening remarks

13:40   Anthropologists and Stakeholders in Conversation

14:30   Q&A and Discussion

15.15   Outlook: the future of stakeholder collaborations

15:30   Drinks

About Why the World Needs Anthropologists 2026 - Stakeholder Edition

Starting date

  • 2 June 2026

Time

  • 13:30 - 15:30

Location

  • NU-Building, Theater 8

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1111
  • 1081HV Amsterdam

Organised by

  • Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology , Ethnographic Impact Lab

Language

  • English

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