Institute of Anthropology
News and Events
Throughout the academic year we organize a range of events and other offers to students, interested scholars and other audiences.
New Emmy Noether Junior Research Group investigates technologies of environmental knowledge…
Institute of Anthropology renamed in German to reflect changing perspectives
Evolutionary anthropology: Joint appointments agreed, new degree programme planned
Ticketless Travellers: New Multimedia Website Documents Precarious Lives in Delhi
Our Staff at the DGSKA Conference
Looking back: Vernissage and Summer Party at "Späti Bar Makan"
Studying Anthropology
Our bachelor students acquire in-depth knowledge of anthropological debates, regional expertise and analytical competencies that are pertinent to a range of national and international related fields. For those interested in further advancing their skills we offer an international master’s programme.
Research at the institute
The Institute of Anthropology offers leading studies in anthropology and invests in future oriented research. Our publications include topics such as technology, environments, entrepreneurship, memory and health. We place considerable focus on research related to the anthropology of globalization.
About us
Lecturers at our institute strive for creating synergies between teaching and research. Learn more about the research profiles and teaching activities of academic staff.
How to reach us
The institute is located in the centre of Leipzig and can be reached easily by public transport.