Welcome to The RAI
The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, a scholarly association dedicated to anthropology in all its many fields and applications.
The RAI has launched its 2027 Conference on the theme of ‘Societies Under Stress’.
Please click the button below to go to our conference pages and submit a panel for concideration, the panel submission deadline will be 1 December 2026
- Print and online access to RAI journals
- Free or reduced-rate admission to RAI events
- Access to the Anthropology Library and online resources
- Free access to the RAI archives by appointment
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The RAI is proud to present our new online courses in anthropology provided by academics at the top of their field. Topics covered include forensic, cultural and social anthropology.
COURSES
The RAI runs a range of anthropology events including major conferences, anthropology seminars, book launches, film events and taster days for students.
Upcoming conference:
SOCIETIES UNDER STRESS
28-30 July 2027.
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RAI FILM curates a biennial film festival, organises year-round screenings and events, runs a distribution service featuring over 600 films from around the world and maintains an extensive film archive and library.
FILM
