Dr. Michael Whyte

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Whyte is an Associate Professor emeritus at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Anthropology. He has spent years focused on research in East Africa, particularly Uganda, addressing issues of change, development, and empowerment. His work emphasizes the connections between local practices and global experiences. He has combined academic research with applied work across a variety of fields, including agriculture, animal husbandry, local literacy, and food security. Additionally, he has been involved in HIV/AIDS education projects in Tanzania, Lesotho, and Uganda, focusing on the impact of the rollout of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on families and communities in Uganda. Currently, he participates in building research capacity at Gulu University and is involved in research concerning land conflict and governance issues in post-conflict situations in northern Uganda. His academic contributions aim to enhance research capacity in social sciences at Gulu University, collaborating with colleagues across several universities in Denmark. Michael's extensive teaching experience includes supervision of numerous doctoral dissertations, with specific interests in food, anthropological development, and kinship studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor emeritus

— Present

Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Serves as an Associate Professor emeritus, contributing to research and mentorship.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Contributed to teaching and research in anthropology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in teaching and early research activities.

External Lecturer

— Present

Department of Culture and Society, Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark

Provides lectures and academic contributions in anthropology.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.