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FAII Exams
The latest FAII exams were held this summer and we are delighted that all three applicants, Alison Brough, Micol Zuppello and Helen Langstaff, were successful in passing. I am sure you will join us in congratulating all three on their achievement. This means we have increasing numbers of Forensic Anthropologists moving through the certification process. This is the first time that these exams were run with the new format and everyone on the exam board worked hard to ensure that the exams ran smoothly. The call for the next round of FAII applications is open and closes on the 6th January 2020. Practical examinations will be held in June 2020.
Dr Lucina Hackman, Chair of the RAI Forensic Anthropology Committee.
Call for Papers
Karin Barber Day
Deadline: 1 December 2019
Date of Event: Thursday 30 April 2020 2020
Location: Royal Anthropological Institute, 50 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 5BT
Professor Karin Barber was recently awarded the Presidential life-time achievement award at the RAI’s AGM. This is a new award, the first recipient of which was Professor David Parkin. As part of these awards, we intend to hold a day at the RAI discussing the work of the recipient. On this occasion, it will take place on 30 April 2020.
Call for Papers
Endangered Fieldwork
A joint seminar with the Association of Social Anthropologists and the Royal Anthropological Institute.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Deadline: 1 December 2019
Date of event: 19 March 2020
The traditional model of long-term fieldwork, at the heart of social anthropological practice for much of the twentieth century, appears to be endangered. It is increasingly difficult to gain fieldwork permission in many countries where anthropologists have formerly worked. Doubts surround the viability of participant observation in the light of regulatory frameworks, frameworks that may appear to demand compulsory open access of fieldwork data, and knowing the questions in advance that will be asked by the fieldworker.