Social anthropologist @officialUoM Future Leader Fellow @ukri_news | social cities, urban afterlives | Buildings, remains, things | Researching Kenya & London
These riots started in Parliament.
Rioters chant “stop the boats” and “we want our country back” - using language from politicians across the political spectrum.
It’s not enough to call out violence, politicians need to stop normalising hate. In policy and practice.
📢Check out the new @salienthub website: https://t.co/z2245zrOeD.
Funded by @UKRI_News, SALIENT brings together top academics to catalyse, convene and conduct research and innovation in support of the UK’s national security and resilience.
#NationalSecurity#Resilience
Good stuff here from @TessaDiphoorn and @Naomi2908 in @TC_Africa on state violence and policing in Kenya, in the midst of ongoing repression of protests around #RejectFinanceBill2024
My thoughts are with Goldsmiths colleagues this weekend who are waiting to find out who will receive redundancy notices on Monday. Please share - on why this matters to anyone who believes in the transformative power of education.
We are looking for a Digitisation Intern to join our team! See details in the poster and share within your networks!
Apply here! https://t.co/FckWtDYA7y
#ikokazike
Glad to say I am co-editor of this new James Currey series with Prof Joel Modiri, Head of Jurisprudence at @UPLawFaculty We have excellent monographs lined up, leading with something very special. Send us your proposals or catch us for a chat at #ASAUK2024
Today marks 56 years since the collapse of Ronan Point, a 22-storey block in Newham. 4 died and many were injured. The disaster exposed fatal flaws in the design & construction of Large Panel System tower blocks https://t.co/hRkggSdyCK
Excited to be speaking as part of @pintofscience this week with @urban_anthro and @SueAnsarie about #CitizenScience and urban change - in a pub! Join us on Weds 15th at the Loading Bar in Stoke Newington. register: https://t.co/ANBXmdzFF6…
Great handling session today @McrMuseum, bringing together @UoMAnthropology students and @CityYearUK for #asapeoplefest We learned so much about museum “objects” as living cultures and the importance of ethical curation from the always brilliant @NjabuloChipangu
On way to Manchester and can’t wait for this People Fest! Come along tomorrow evening… it’s free… and I’ll be talking about how to fight for democracy and social justice drawing on #TheIncarcerations! See below.
How do we ensure community voices get heard in times of urban change? Excited to present new creative work on Sunday @anthonyburgess With @urban_anthro @dtteproduction@theasainfo@uomsoss https://t.co/5Hka1BKOYr
@connieruthsmith@uomsoss@UoMAnthropology As part of #asaPeopleFest, join @connieruthsmith, Saffron Woodcraft and Nathanial McBride on Sunday 7th April as they explore when our cities are changing fast, how can we find new ways to make community voices heard?
https://t.co/xovrS7kqfx
📣In less than 2 weeks, join us for a discussion with artist @JeremyDeller exploring the intersection of art, anthropology, and British identity presented w/ @GCVA_Mcr & @theasainfo for #asapeoplefest
📅7 APR🕒3.30-5PM 🎟️FREE
📍 @anthonyburgess
👉Book: https://t.co/R3yEwNtkfY
📢The Incarcerations: BK-16 and the Search for Democracy in India
In the Annual Firth Lecture, Professor @alpashah001 will chart the collapse of world’s largest democracy.
🗓️5 April, 5-6:30pm
Register here: https://t.co/7NLzUA4iGY
#ASAPeopleFest@UoMAnthropology
📣Save the Date
5-7 April: Join us for Manchester #ASAPeopleFest: Public Anthropology Festival, hosted by @OfficialUoM and @theasainfo
🎉 Explore exhibitions, performances, films + more showcasing the wonders of social anthropology 🌍 Free entry for all
https://t.co/7G1MQPeNvf
We are delighted and proud to announce the full programme of #PeopleFest, the @theasainfo public festival of anthropology.
Three days of performances, talks, exhibitions and events for everybody, 5-7 April in Manchester
https://t.co/2bs8HnlxNO
We will be launching the Climate Anthropology Network at PeopleFest in Manchester on 5th April. https://t.co/EJ4efUEgbF All welcome! Join us! Eventbrite signup in the link. @NayanikaM@MariaSalaru@theasainfo