Why Anthropology in Schools Matters

Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm UTC+01:00

Chrystal Macmillan Building, The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh

ASA People Fest
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Why Anthropology in Schools Matters
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Join this ASA People Fest Edinburgh event (please book to help us assess numbers). It will be held in Seminar Room 1, CMB. All are welcome.
About this Event

Why does anthropology belong in schools? At a time when young people are navigating an increasingly complex and unequal world, anthropology offers tools for critical thinking, empathy, careful listening, and imaginative ways of understanding society.

This event brings together secondary school and college students, teachers, and anthropologists to celebrate anthropology in pre-university education and to explore its impact. This is a chance to hear directly from students about their work, discover how anthropology is being taught in classrooms, and take part in a lively discussion about education, culture, and the future of the discipline.

The event is open to students, educators, parents, and members of the public interested in education, culture, and social change.

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Chrystal Macmillan Building, The University of Edinburgh, 15a George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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