Sharon Macdonald

Election statement: As an anthropologist working on Europe, its politics and institutions, especially in relation to memory and difficult heritage, I see Europe and anthropological insights – and the work of EASA in speaking and acting for the discipline – as more vital than ever. Having worked for many years in the UK, I am now Professor of Social Anthropology at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (www.carmah.berlin). This, together with working with colleagues across Europe, has made me very aware of the various systems and predicaments faced. I have extensive experience of many aspects of academic work, including in devising new programmes and protocols (e.g. ethics, publishing, climate responsibility), and have held a variety of leadership roles, as well as contributing to team efforts. I am committed to supporting early-career scholars, diversification, building flourishing research environments, improving working conditions and anthropology having a public voice. I am keen to support EASA however I can.

Nominating Member: Sarah Green (University of Helsinki); Supporting Member: Elsa Peralta (University of Lisbon)