ASA Apply

At the beginning of the twenty-first century we are working in a context where anthropologists, anthropological approaches and ethnographic methods are increasingly important in informing decision-making in the public sector, industry and NGOs.

The ASA Network of Applied Anthropologists (‘Apply’) aims both to serve and draw closer together practitioners of applied anthropology working in and outside academia, students seeking a career as an applied anthropologists, teachers and trainers in applied anthropology, and employers and clients of applied anthropologists. This website is an organic and growing project, it does not simply provide information but relies on its users to send texts and links to participate in the development of this project.

Please use the navigation bar on the right to browse the site, join the network's e-list, view our directory of applied anthropologists, and read about forthcoming events.

Download a poster advertising the network by clicking here (pdf format).

News

In 2009, Members of Apply convened workshops for UK anthropology postgraduate students interested in careers in applied anthropology. Workshops were at UCL, Durham and Aberdeen. Although we do not have funding to run more workshops ourselves, we are very happy to assist others in doing so. To that end you will find the workshop packs available for download here. If you are interested in using the materials, please contact the original convenors: R.Gooberman-Hill(at)bristol.ac.uk; kathryn(at)fiskur.com; fiona.harris1(at)stir.ac.uk.

Facilitator's pack (PDF)

Student Pack (PDF)

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We're excited to announce that 'What Anthropologists Do' by anthropologist Veronica Strang has just been published.

Here is an excerpt from the back cover: 'What Anthropologists Do presents a lively introduction to the ways in which anthropology's unique research methods and cutting-edge thinking contribute to a very wide range of fields: environmental issues, aid and development, advocacy, human rights, social policy, the creative arts, museums, health, education, crime, communications technology, design, marketing and business. In short, a training in Anthropology provides highly transferable skills of investigation and analysis. The book will be ideal for any readers who want to know what Anthropology is all about and especially for students coming to the study of Anthropology for the first time.'

You can find more details on Berg's website.

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Apply's last get together was at the ASA conference in Bristol, in April 2009. Eleven people attended. We discussed ideas for future activities. As ever, Apply is acting as an umberella under which members are welcome to arrange events or projects. Please email the convenors, Rachael Gooberman-Hill (R.Gooberman-Hill(at)bristol.ac.uk) or Kathryn Tomkinson (Kathryn(at)fiskur.com) if you would like to organise anything.

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In May-July 2009, members of Apply convened three workshops for anthropology postgraduates in London, Aberdeen and Durham. The workshops entitled 'careers in applied anthropology' were funded by C-SAP. The workshops were convened and facilitated by members of Apply who are working as applied anthropologists. Thanks to everyone who offered to help and who contributed materials. The full workshop packs to enable others to run similar events should be available online later in 2009 and will be announced here.

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Apply-Scotland is still interested in running a group that is more accessible to those living in the North of the country. At this point, we'd like to hear from anyone who might be interested in coming along to an event. Any suggestions around what they would find useful in terms of the future format, direction or content of meetings would be welcome. Please email fionaharris1(at)stir.ac.uk

About this site

The Applications of Anthropology website was developed as a result of Applications of Anthropology and ESRC Seminar Series funded by the ESRC, the ASA and C-SAP and convened by Sarah Pink in 2003. It provides an online space for the promotion, discussion and development of applied anthropology in the UK.

Please send any comments or content you would like to add to the site, to appanth(AT)theasa.org