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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 15h

NEW RESEARCH: Women with long Covid are prone to longer, heavier periods

Read latest research, which included survey with over 12,000 women, by Dr Alexandra Alvergne (Research Affiliate) and Dr Zuzanna Olszewska (Associate Professor) @oxford-anthro.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1038/s414...

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 1d

'I look forward to working with colleagues and students alike to deepen our understanding of what makes us human'

Welcome to Dr Cyril Grueter @cyrilgrueter.bsky.social who joins @oxford-anthro.bsky.social as Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology.

www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/article/welc...

Welcome to Dr Cyril Grueter

www.anthro.ox.ac.uk

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 9d

'Mākereti Papakura has been a legend in our family for over a hundred years'

On Saturday 27 September, descendants of Mākereti Papakura proudly accepted her MPhil in Anthropology, honouring her legacy as a pioneering Māori scholar nearly a century after she began her journey.

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Posthumous degree awarded to pioneering Māori scholar almost 100

On Saturday 27 September 2025, the descendants of Mākereti Papakura, the pioneering Māori scholar believed to be the first indigenous woman to study at Oxford, were presented with her degree

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 9d

A ceremony at The Oxford University Museum of Natural History @morethanadodo.bsky.social featured a karanga (a traditional Māori chant or call honouring the dead), a haka pōwhiri (a ritual of acknowledgement) plus speeches & performances from representatives of Mākereti’s iwi (tribe) Tūhourangi.

A row of people performing a haka pōwhiri. Credit: Fisher Studios

Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 9d

Tragically, she died very shortly before presenting her thesis.

On Saturday, her degree certificate was given by Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey to one of Mākereti’s descendants, June Northcroft Grant.

Find out more: www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/article/oxfo...

June Northcroft Grant and Irene Tracey: Mākereti’s descendant June Northcroft Grant with Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford after receiving Mākereti’s posthumous degree. Credit: Fisher Studios

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 9d

This weekend, it was very special to witness the award of a posthumous MPhil in Anthropology to pioneering Māori scholar, Mākereti Papakura @ox.ac.uk

Mākereti began her studies at Oxford almost 100 years ago, exploring the customs of her people of Te Arawa from a female perspective.

A group of Mākereti's descendants and members of her community, standing a line in an ornate room in front of rows of dark, wood-pannelled seating. Credit: Fisher Studios

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 12d

We're really looking forward to the ceremonies tomorrow to award a posthumous MPhil in #Anthropology to pioneering Māori scholar, Mākereti Papakura!
The graduation ceremony starts at 1.30pm, live-streamed from the Sheldonian Theatre @ox.ac.uk
Join us & watch online: www.youtube.com/@Educational...

Educational Media Services | University of Oxford

Educational Media Services (EMS) is the University's main digital video and audio service. Using state-of-the-art equipment, the unit offers a professional film, podcasting and lecture capture service...

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 15d

Is student mobility different from other migration?

'Financing the Future: The Contribution of Scholarship and Self-Funded International Students to Short- and Long-Term Migration to the UK' by Dr Ilka Vari-Lavoisier @oxford-anthro.bsky.social explains.

doi.org/10.1111/imig...

Financing the Future: The Contribution of Scholarship and Self‐Funded International Students to Short‐ and Long‐Term Migration to the UK

Most immigrants have entered the UK as students in the last decades—and student mobility is on the rise worldwide. Is student mobility inherently distinct and different from other sources of migratio...

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 20d

📖NEW Publication: The Sacred Pancasila Museum and Monument (Lubang Buaya) in Indonesia by Fiona Asokacitta (DPhil student @oxford-anthro.bsky.social ) explores how museums shape the collective memory of violence.

Read more: www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/article/new-...

New publication by DPhil student Fiona Asokacitta explores how museums shape the collective memory of violence

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 21d

📣Calling all our amazing postdocs!

Celebrate UK #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek by joining one of this week's social events for postdoc researchers including:

📚 Old Bodleian tour
🍻 Pub Social
🎲 Games Night

See all events: staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/article/nati...

UK National Postdoc Appreciation Week: 15-19 September 2025

Celebrating our researcher community

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 21d

Are you a prospective undergrad interested in the overlap between the biological & social sciences?

Discover the #HumanSciences course @ox.ac.uk at our next #OxOpenDay on Fri 19 Sept!

www.ihs.ox.ac.uk/human-scienc...

#OxHumSci

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 22d

'What 27 hours could achieve to change, to shake up the establishment, to change the government is unprecedented.'

Dr Krishna Adhikari (Research Affiliate @oxford-anthro.bsky.social ) speaks to @channel4news.bsky.social
from Nepal.

www.channel4.com/news/sushila...

Sushila Karki ‘trusted’ by Nepal’s protesters says researcher

We spoke to Dr Krishna Adhikari, a research fellow at the University of Oxford's Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology.

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 26d

📣 New vacancy to start in October 2025: Departmental Lecturer in Social and Medical Anthropology
Contribute to teaching across the spectrum of our Social & Medical #Anthropology graduate courses.
Deadline: Noon, 23 Sep
More: www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/de... #AcademicJobs #AnthropologyJobs

Departmental Lecturer in Social and Medical Anthropology

www.anthro.ox.ac.uk

Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 27d

Dip into some 'key readings' in anthropology, compiled by
@berghahnbooks.bsky.social from its leading titles⬇️
Featuring Prof David Zeitlyn (Professor of Social Anthropology) & @chihab.bsky.social (Associate Professor in Visual Anthropology)
Info: www.berghahnbooks.com/samplers/ant...

anthropology key readings | Berghahn Books

Independent Publishing since 1994

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Lys Alcayna-Stevens @lysalcayna.bsky.social · 28d

Come work with our wonderful and dynamic Medical Anthropology teaching team @oxford-anthro.bsky.social ! Deadline 23 September for an October start my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Job Details

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 29d

Learn about the politics and processes of making objects displayed @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social in 'FORM', a 2-day workshop 16-17 Sept.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from academics, craftspeople and researchers exploring how
museum objects were formed.
www.prm.ox.ac.uk/event/form-p...

FORM: Public Workshop

Join academics and practitioners in two afternoons of talks and discussion about the politics and processes of making

www.prm.ox.ac.uk

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · 29d

'If you make a society that is conducive to combining work life and parenting then this will just make it easier in all sorts of ways.'
Dr Paula Sheppard @oxford-anthro.bsky.social joins @en.france24.com discussion, Should we panic about plummeting birthrates?
www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...

The 51%

A program about women who are reshaping our world. Join us every Friday at 4:15pm Paris time and check out our Facebook page: FRANCE24.51percent.

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Sep 8

☺️Monday mood booster
BBC Radio 4 Inside Health presenter James Gallagher laces up for a jog with Dr Arran Davis (Departmental Lecturer @oxford-anthro.bsky.social) to explore the links between social interaction and physical activity.
🎧Listen from 23.13: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Inside Health - The Revolution in Cystic Fibrosis Care That is Changing Lives - BBC Sounds

Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Sep 3

Why do people see food waste as immoral?
NEW research co-authored by Michal Misiek & Oliver Scott-Curry (Research Affiliates) introduces the Morality-As-Cooperation framework to moral judgements.
Food waste is seen to violate:
- Fairness
- Deference
- Group Loyalty
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.pa...

Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢Calling musicians & sound artists for new ethnographic sounds project!

'A Century of Sounds' collaboration @citiesandmemory.bsky.social & @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social shares 100 archived sounds.

Could you create a composition based on one of these sounds? citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Aug 21

'In a world increasingly marked by uncertainty, divinatory practices can teach us how to decide, act and move forward.'
What is spider divination and how does it work?

Don't miss this fascinating essay from Prof David Zeitlyn (Professor of Social Anthropology)⬇️
🔗 aeon.co/essays/in-ca...

In Cameroon, truth-telling spiders untangle the future | Aeon Essays

Life is complicated. In Cameroon, initiated diviners read the messages of spiders to untangle possible futures

aeon.co

Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW report commissioned and backed up by the Mayor of London.

Read web summary & Policy Paper:
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Read full report:
niesr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

Unlocking potential

A briefing that highlights the employment experiences of Bangladeshi and Pakistani women in London; and their implications for national efforts to reduce economic inactivity.

www.london.gov.uk

Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Aug 20

URGENT action needed to remove barriers faced by Bangladeshi and Pakistani women in London pursuing their career aspirations.

Dr. Domiziana Turcatti (Postdoctoral Affiliate COMPAS @oxford-anthro.bsky.social ) 'Bangladeshi and Pakistani women in good work: Barriers to entry and progression.'

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Aug 19

‘I cannot say enough – it has been one of the best decisions or my best academic experiences to date. If you’re thinking about applying, I’d 100% say go for it!’

Find out why one of our recent students recommends Human Sciences so highly⬇️

More info: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/u...

#OxHumSci

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Oxford School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography @oxford-anthro.bsky.social · Aug 18

💑 How about a night out at one of Oxford's dance hot spots to celebrate #NationalCouplesDay!

ICYMI: Bronwyn Tarr (Research Affiliate @oxford-anthro.bsky.social ) on BBC Radio 4 comments on the special bonding power of dancing! 🕺💃

🎧Listen from 14:50:45: eu.vocuspr.com/ViewNewsOnDe...

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