Creative and Public Anthropology
An Anthroprospective and ANSA collaboration
About this Event
Creative and Public Anthropology
Anthroprospective and the Australian Network of Student Anthropologists (ANSA) are teaming up to host a four-part webinar series on anthropology. In our second webinar, we will be exploring the exciting world of creative and public anthropology. Join us as Naima presents her research on the affective registers of sonic carceral archives, examining how Somali ethnographic performers emerge through visual and acoustic traces.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about visual and public anthropology, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the endless possibilities within this field. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover the endless possibilities of creative and public anthropology!
Your Guest Speaker
Naima Hassan
Naima Hassan is a researcher and curator, who works primarily with archives. Since 2022, she has led the development of the G.A.S. Library and Picton Archive at G.A.S. Foundation Lagos as Associate Curator and Archivist. Under the foundation’s multi-year program Re:assemblages, she aims to connect the collections to a transnational network of communities, artists, scholars, and institutions. With an interest in building infrastructures for research on African cultural collections, Hassan is a member of TheMuseumsLab's Steering Board and Nieuwe Instituut's Indian Ocean Working Group.
Your Hosts
Courtney Boag | Anthroprospective
Courtney Boag is a social anthropologist specialising in public anthropology and entrepreneurship. With extensive experience working with Indigenous communities and in international development, she bridges academia and industry to demonstrate anthropology's broader relevance. Courtney is the Founder of Anthroprospective, a platform that aims to promote Humanities and Social Sciences to broader audiences to foster greater sensemaking on current social issues. She is passionate about combining academic insights with practical strategies for community engagement, focusing on social impact and cultural understanding.
Cindy Stocken and Susannah Ostojic | Australian Network of Student Anthropologists (ANSA)
Cindy Stocken is a dedicated PhD candidate in Anthropology, focusing on ritual creativity, death studies, and alternative funerary practices, particularly Living Funerals. As secretary of the Australian Network of Student Anthropologists (ANSA), she actively supports anthropology students and early career professionals across institutions. Cindy also contributes to the Critical Ethnography Lab (CiEL), where she manages and researches diverse projects involving AI, aviation, and water use. Her unique approach bridges traditional anthropological methods with contemporary issues, showcasing her ability to contribute meaningfully to both academic discourse and practical applications in various fields.
Susannah Ostojic is a graduate researcher in anthropology at La Trobe University's Department of Social Inquiry, focusing on women's engagements with traditional practices in Vanuatu, exploring connections between identity, kinship, place, gender, and kastom. With extensive qualitative research experience, including long-term ethnographic fieldwork and collaborative methodologies, Susannah has been involved in teaching and research assistance since 2019. Her expertise extends to the professional side of academia, having served as an ethics advisor. Currently, Susannah chairs the Australian Network of Student Anthropologists (ANSA) and has recently been appointed as a Learning Technologist in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, supporting the transition to asynchronous online learning.