Professor Dr. Nicole Anderson

Biography

Nicole Anderson is a PhD Candidate in Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in critical museology and the politics of repatriation. Her research examines how museums can embrace proactive approaches to repatriation, emphasizing a commitment to sharing knowledge in a humanized manner that acknowledges and addresses colonial violence. Anderson's work engages with Inuit ancestral remains held at Edinburgh University's Anatomical Museum, advocating for the rights of descendant communities and exploring ethical frameworks around care and affect theory. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics such as the colonial past of museum collections and the complexities of ethical scholarship and restorative justice in anthropology. In addition to her research, Anderson is an active participant in academic presentations and conferences, addressing themes such as decolonization and accountability in human rights contexts. Her teaching includes courses on Ethnography and Anthropology Practice, where she has achieved nominations for the EUSA Teaching Award multiple times.

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