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Simone de Boer is Lecturer at Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology

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ANTHROPOLOGY AT A GLANCE: AN ONLINE PHOTO EXHIBITION

The images in this exhibition give an impression of the work of several researchers, ranging from a study of post-tsunami lives in Aceh to food production and distribution in Poland and the perspectives and experiences of migrant parents and welfare professionals in European cities.

Simone de Boer, Jemma Middleton, Anouk de Koning, Jasmijn Rana, Tessa Minter, Mark Westmoreland, Erik de Maaker, Federico de Musso, Maria Vasile, Ola Gracjasz, Esther van de Camp, Wiebe Ruijtenberg, Annemarie Samuels, Vincent Walstra and Gerard Persoon • March 17, 2020 • 7 comments

Anthropology in the Local Newspaper: Opportunities & Challenges

Three of last year’s Leiden City Photographers reflect on practicing anthropology in their backyard and on collaborating with the local newspaper as a medium for visual ethnographies. This is the fourth contribution to our impact blog series.

Simone de Boer, Jule Forth and Hanna Stalenhoef • October 15, 2019 • 5 comments

How to Be a Sustainable Anthropologist?

Anthropologists often see themselves as committed and active global citizens. But how much of what we teach and learn about sustainability is expressed in anthropologists' daily actions? And how can we be (or become) sustainable anthropologists?

Simone de Boer • September 25, 2018