Profound social change is urgently needed to mitigate the climate crisis and meet other sustainability goals, according to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Dr Daniel Welch, a Lecture in Sociology at The University of...
Category: Sociology, Social Anthropology and Social Statistics
Continuing my Family Traditions in Manchester for Chinese New Year
Have you recently moved to study in Manchester and are missing home during Chinese New Year? Then have a read of Yu Jie Chua’s blog where she explains how she recreates her family traditions in Manchester. She tells us what reminds her most of home, and what brings her comfort during these times!
Social Anthropology among the Archives: Chetham Library Field trip
Taking teaching out of the classroom, our social anthropology students recently attended a field trip to Chetham’s Library, where they delved into to connections between local history, culture, and literature of the oldest English public library.Historical...
Societies and Friends: How to Connect With People With the Same Interests as You
Read Angelic Islam’s perspective of student life from the point of societies at the University of Manchester.
Life as an International Student in Manchester
Read Shepard Riley’s experience as an international American student studying at the University of Manchester.
Mastering Your Postgraduate Journey: 5 Essential Tips for PGT Offer Holders
Rad Kashish Khayal’s top tips if you are considering a postgraduate education!
MA Visual Anthropology: Postgraduate study at 24 frames a second
Read Althea’s perspective of postgraduate life at the University of Manchester as a Visual Anthropology student.
What is Social Anthropology?
How do we know we belong?How do people know they belong to a culture, a group, a community? Have you ever wondered why people do what they do? Why do people behave differently even when they have come from the same society or culture? Or why are some people religious...
Social Anthropology at UOM: Yetunda Obasola’s Experience
Read Yetunda Obasola’s experience as a Social Anthropology student at the University of Manchester and why she enjoys her course.
A look into BASS: Politics and Anthropology
Read a students insight into BASS at the University of Manchester and what it’s like to study a course which has up to 3 academic disciplines.