Events
Anthropology Masterclass: Anthropology – and why the world needs more of it
What is anthropology? And why do we think the world could be a better place if we had more of it? Come experience an introductory class on the most holistic of the social sciences.
Dr Tom-Ozden-Schilling is a Presidential Young Professor with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. His research includes the study of technology and expertise, for example, in the context of environmental conflicts and venture capitalism. His teaching includes anthropological theories and issues in science and technology.
Sociology Masterclass: Putting Sociology to work
What ideas will you find in a Sociologist’s tool kit? Come see how sociological concepts and theories can help us make sense of the challenging world we live in – and learn to construct some tools of your own!
Dr Emily Chua is an anthropologist working at the intersections of digital technology, media, capital and authoritarian state politics in Singapore and China. She has written ethnographies of newsmaking in the ‘post-truth’ contemporary, election rallies as ‘post-political’ performances, and most recently, the way our remakings of economics, finance and money are in turn remaking us.
Socio X Anthro-Duction - a Taster Class for Students by Students Karimi Zara Nayab Ahmed (Sociology, 2023) & Lok Yee Ling (Sociology, 2023)
Come immerse yourself in a fun and interactive Sociology & Anthropology class. Better still, as it is a class run by students, for students like you! Zara Ahmed and Lok Yee Ling are graduating this year – but not before sharing their passion for Sociology and Anthropology. Get a taste of what they have learnt – and feel so passionate about. Hear their experiences as students. Who knows what tips you might take away from this one of a kind Soci X Anthro-Duction.
