EASA Newsletter
The newsletter is produced three times a year: Spring (usually late February), Summer (usually mid-June) and Autumn (usually October/November). It is openly available on this site, but is also emailed to members. Members interested to submit items should email these to the Secretary, Jonas Tinius
Ahead of EASA2026 in Poznań, President Hayal Akarsu reflects on EASA’s growth, the importance of solidarity, academic freedom, and inclusive governance, celebrates Social Anthropology / Anthropologie sociale’s return to Q1 status, and looks forward to welcoming members to Poznań.
EASA2026 is just around the corner! Explore the full conference programme, register to attend, and check out the remaining labs options. Don’t miss special events hosted by Social Anthropology/Anthropologie Sociale, the Academic Freedom Working Group, and the EASA Mentorship Programme.
Read the EASA President’s letter on the EASA2026 panel selection process, which explains the record number of submissions, the peer-review and decision-making procedures, the challenges posed by venue capacity, and the Executive Committee’s plans to review future conference formats to better accommodate the Association’s growing membership.
Bids for the EASA2028 conference have now closed, and the next host will be announced at the AGM. Interested in hosting a future EASA conference? It’s never too early to start planning – explore the guidance on the EASA website and get in touch to discuss future opportunities.
The EASA’s flagship journal “Social Anthropology/Anhtropologie Sociale” is among the most visible and impactful journals in anthropology! Meet the editors at EASA2026 to celebrate and learn more about two job vacancies at SAAS now open!
The Working Group for Public Anthropology welcomes three new members: Luay Niedermayr, Nasima Selim, and Daniel Rodriguez Alvarez. The group is developing strategies to strengthen engagement between EASA, anthropology, and wider publics. Learn more on the website, and get in touch if you would like to collaborate.
Have a job vacancy, scholarship, funding opportunity, or other call to share? Submit it through the EASA Add Jobs and Calls form. Also, follow EASA’s new Instagram account for the latest opportunities and updates, alongside our existing channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and X.
See what some of the EASA networks have been up to and what they are cooking up ahead of EASA2026. News from AnthroMob. #Colleex, CSP, ENQA, LAWNET and MWN.
The EASA Integrity Committee promotes scholarly integrity and upholds the Association’s Code of Conduct and Complaints Policy. While ongoing cases remain confidential, the Committee reiterates EASA’s commitment to addressing harassment, discrimination, and professional misconduct. Members can contact the Committee confidentially or learn more on the EASA website.
Ahead of EASA2026, Secretary Jonas Tinius thanks members for their ideas and engagement in shaping a more inclusive, accessible, and public EASA. He highlights the launch of the Working Group for Public Anthropology and new work on the EASA archives to foster critical reflection on the Association’s history and future.
