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Nathan Sydenham is a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, focusing on Indigenous studies and critical museology. His research centers on the Ainu people of Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands, exploring the intersections of politics, recognition, and identity within colonial frameworks. His thesis examines the work of Dr. Neil Gordon Munro, an Edinburgh-trained physician who lived in Japan and contributed significantly to the collection of Ainu artifacts at the National Museum of Scotland. Sydenham investigates the dynamics of power and representation in anthropology and aims to enhance understanding of how museums can engage with contemporary politics of recognition and revitalization. His academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Social Anthropology from SOAS University of London, where he was supervised by Professor Paul Basu, and a Professional Graduate Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector from the University of Derby.
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