Founded in 2010 during the 11th Biennial Conference in Maynooth, Ireland by Noel Salazar, the EASA Anthropology and Mobility Network (ANTHROMOB) aims to facilitate theoretical and methodological exchanges about anthropology and mobility. It fosters intellectually stimulating debates among anthropologists working on mobility along various thematic and conceptual lines, while also creating exciting opportunities for meetings, relationships, collaborative research and publications. As of 2026, the network maintains a membership of nearly 850 interdisciplinary scholars.
Structure
The network is convened by a group of internationally distributed scholars who hail from a range of backgrounds and intellectual concentrations. ANTHROMOB’s co-convenors span roles that cover responsibilities such as communications (e.g. internet activities, publications), events (e.g. online seminars, conferences, workshops) and membership (e.g. recruitment, outreach).
Book series
AnthroMob offers its members the opportunity to publish both monographs and edited volumes as part of the Berghahn “Worlds in Motion” book series. This transdisciplinary series features empirically grounded studies from around the world that disentangle how people, objects, and ideas move across the planet. With a special focus on advancing theory as well as methodology, the series considers movement as both an object and a method of study.
AnthroMob Conversations
AnthroMob Conversations is a series of discussions on different topics that concern anthropologists of mobility and migration. From presenting new research ideas, discussing research methods and positionality, sharing experiences, and receiving peer feedback, to discussing pressing social issues and contemporary political developments, and to supporting each other with tips and training in publishing and project-writing, AnthroMob Conversations are intended to foster connections, collaboration, and mutual support within the EASA Anthropology and Mobility Network. All AnthroMob members and colleagues are invited to propose AnthroMob Conversations events and organize them with the support of the AnthroMob convenors. If you are interested in hosting a Conversation, please contact the co-convenors at anthromob(at)outlook.com.
Online lecture series
Moving Mobilities Online (MoMO) online lecture series is a dynamic addition to our bi-annual workshops. Launched in response to the global pandemic, this online event brings international academic discussions to the computer screens, eliminating the need for travel and promoting inclusivity. The lectures by renowned anthropologists as well as early and mid-career scholars explore diverse topics through the lens of im/mobility and are vital part of the conversation that shapes our understanding of the field of anthropology of mobilities.
Contact
If you would like to join the AnthroMob network, please sign up for our mailing list. Please feel free to get in touch with us at anthromob(at)outlook.com or reach out directly to any of the current co-convenors if you would like to learn more or are interested in getting involved. We are open to new ideas and are always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to come up with suggestions for (or to help out with) network activities.
