News
from the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology
News, events and insights into our institute's activities – stay up to date here. (You can find study-related information and deadlines on the page for students.)
Departmental Research Seminar
Can anthropology save the world? In the summer semester of 2026, the departmental research seminar (Prof. Catherine Whittaker) will follow the motto ‘Crossover—inter.trans.undisciplined anthropology’.
Markus Lindner
Colloquium Americanum
At the Colloquium Americanum, guests present their current research and projects relating to the Americas and invite participants to discuss them.
Cancel Campus: May 13th, 2026
A space for people across the university to take the mic and experiment with fun!
Save the Date: Exhibition opening on June 1, 2026
The results of the CampusRealities project will be on display on Westend Campus in June. The exhibition opening will take place on campus on June 1 at 2:00 p.m. (sharp). An invitation will follow!
Film series for Black History Month
As part of Black History Month, the department is hosting two film evenings in February 2026 that focus on Black history, resistance and visions. We will be showing films from African and Afro-diasporic perspectives.
Sabrina Schießl
Arte documentary: Why do we kiss?
According to a study, we give 100,000 kisses in the course of our lives. Kissing is as old as humanity itself. Arte interviewed Catherine Whittaker for the current documentary.
Campus Realities
Interim presentation
In the Campus Realities project, students develop ethnographic-artistic works that explore student experiences on the Westend campus. The open studio in February showcased ideas, sketches and sub-projects.
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Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Opening HoursMonday to Thursday 10:00 – 14:00 p.m.
- Visitor AddressDepartment of Social and Cultural Anthropology Westend CampusIG Farben BuildingNorbert-Wollheim-Platz 1 60323 Frankfurt am MainRoomIG 551 (Office)