VANDA - Vienna Anthropology Days

25/09/2024

22/09/2024

The last few days have been spent preparing the KSA Institute at Universität Wien to be the perfect venue for the Vienna Anthropology Days 2024. We can't wait to welcome you to our conference tomorrow!

21/09/2024

PROGRAM UPDATE
We have updated the scientific program for VANDA 2024. Please find the updated version here and on www.vanda.univie.ac.at

20/09/2024

We are looking forward to one of the social activities we are offering at our conference next week! From Monday to Wednesday you can join CLUBA. for some training sessions.

Find out more about the activities on www.vanda.univie.ac.at

19/09/2024

The VANDA 2024 conference kicks off next week, and we are very excited to introduce you to some of the workshops in the scientific program!

On Wednesday 25 September, the workshop “𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀” will discuss the relationships between specifically large-scale infrastructures and futurities –affective and ideologically loaded desires, or fears of being in the future– by reflecting on two questions:

1) What role do futurities play in the imagining, conceiving, and making of infrastructures and their futures?

2) How do infrastructural futurities shape the relationship between infrastructure development and sociocultural life worlds?

This workshop ( #19) is convened by Philipp Budka (University of Vienna), Giuseppe Amatulli (Carleton University), and Ria-Maria Adams (University of Vienna). It is framed in the ERC Advanced Grant project .

📅 When: Wednesday 25 September. Part 1 (11:00 - 12:30 CEST) and Part 2 (13:30 - 15:00 CEST).

📍 Where: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Vienna. Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna, 4th floor, Room 1.

📷 1: Philipp Budka; 2: Ria-Maria Adams.

InfraNorth ERC Universität Wien

19/09/2024

The VANDA 2024 conference kicks off next week, and we are very excited to introduce you to some of the workshops in the scientific program!

On Wednesday 25 September, the roundtable “𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱: 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” will discuss challenges and best practices of anthropological and social science research on Arctic sustainability and communities in transition. It will assemble anthropologists and other social scientists to discuss these and other ethical and methodological questions drawing on their research practices in the Arctic and beyond.

This workshop ( #22) is convened by Olga Povoroznyuk (University of Vienna) and Mia Landauer (REBOUND, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland). It is framed in the ERC Advanced Grant project , the project funded by Strategic Research Council, and the project funded by the FFG Belmont Forum.

📅 When: Wednesday 25 September, 15:30 - 17:00 CEST.

📍 Where: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Vienna. Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna, 4th floor, Room 1.

📷 1 and 2: Olga Povorozynuk.

InfraNorth ERC Universität Wien

19/09/2024

The VANDA 2024 conference kicks off next week, and we are very excited to introduce you to some of the workshops in the scientific program!

On Monday 23 September, the panel “𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆” will discuss different ways social anthropological research on Russia can be conducted in light of the ongoing war. It will reflect on experiences of switching to or applying alternative approaches to “being there” methods, the role of digital media/technologies in research, as well as reassessments of data collected in Russia before the war and/or the history of countries’ openings and closures to “outside” inquiries in general.

This workshop ( #25) is convened by Stefan Krist, Elena Davydova, Olga Povoroznyuk, and Peter Schweitzer (University of Vienna), and is framed by the ERC Advanced Grant project .

📅 When: Monday 23 September, 9:00 - 10:30 CEST.

📍 Where: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Vienna. Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna, 4th floor, Room 1.

📷 1 and 2: Olga Povorozynuk.

InfraNorth ERC Universität Wien

19/09/2024

The VANDA 2024 conference kicks off next week, and we are very excited to introduce you to some of the workshops in the scientific program!

On Monday 23 September, the workshop “𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀” seeks to explore what Anthropology can gain from grappling with climate change and the Anthropocene. It will feature different conceptual and empirical contributions examining such engagement’s theoretical and/or methodological opportunities and challenges.

This workshop ( #29) is convened by Alexandra Meyer and Susanna Gartler (University of Vienna). It is framed in the EU-funded research projects and .

📅 When: Monday 23 September, Part 1 (13:30 - 15:00) and Part 2 (15:30 - 17:00).

📍 Where: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Vienna. Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna, 4th floor, Room 1.

📷 1: Alexandra Meyer; 2: Susanna Gartler.

InfraNorth ERC Universität Wien

14/08/2024

For the VANDA conference to be extraordinary, its social activities must be too. Therefore we will offer an exciting and diverse program of social and cultural activities to make your time at the conference an unforgettable experience!

Please see the details and descriptions on our website, some of the events need registration and payment - please use the button below.

Deadline for registration is September 10th.

We look forward to having a good time with you at our social activities!

Registration social program:

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21/07/2024

🌟 Discover the Fun Side of Science at VANDA! 🌟

Join us at the Vienna Anthropology Days (VANDA) for an unforgettable experience beyond the scientific sessions! Our social activities offer a unique opportunity to connect, unwind, and explore the vibrant city of Vienna with fellow anthropology enthusiasts.

🕺 Dance the Night Away: Get ready to groove at our themed dance parties, where you can let loose and enjoy the rhythm of Vienna’s nightlife.

🎭 Cultural Tours: Dive into Vienna's rich history and culture with guided tours to iconic landmarks, museums, and hidden gems.

🍷 Networking Socials: Mingle with peers, experts, and new friends at our relaxed networking events, complete with delicious food and drinks.

🌆 City Adventures: Embark on exciting excursions and enjoy the historic streets and vibrant markets.

Whether you're here to expand your academic horizons or simply soak in the beauty of Vienna, our social activities offer the perfect blend of fun and learning. Don't miss out on these amazing experiences!

05/07/2024

The Early Bird registration for VANDA 2024 is currently open. Sign up now and enjoy our discounted fees until July 31, 2024!

Our Early Bird fees:
PhD+5years on-site: € 130,00 (regular: € 160,00)
PhD+5years on-line: € 60,00 (regular: € 90,00)

MA to PhD on-site: €70,00 (regular: €100,00)
MA to PhD on-line: € 30,00 (regular: € 50,00)

Undergraduate & BA on-site: € 20,00 (regular: € 40,00)
Undergraduate & BA on-line: € 10,00 (regular: € 20,00)

Further information and registration: https://vanda.univie.ac.at/registration/

InfraNorth ERC

21/06/2024

Meet the dedicated student organizing committee behind the Vienna Anthropology Days 2024! Together, they work tirelessly to bring together scholars from various fields of the social sciences and to make the international conference happen.

Don’t miss out on the amazing social program, delicious catering, all-around care and more that they have to offer!