ACADEMIC INTERESTS

Decolonisation methodologies, partnership, representation and Indigenist research

RESEARCHER STATEMENT

Anna is a cultural anthropologist, writer and postgraduate researcher for Mass Grave Protection, Investigation and Engagement project at Bournemouth University, looking at Indigenous and cultural rights surrounding mass graves. Drawing upon Indigenous scholars work on decolonising methodologies, Anna is focused on how she can best support the work of Indigenous peoples in regaining and reaffirming autonomy over lands and knowledge in response to colonial histories. Combining expertise in creative communication and ethnography, Anna backs local voices for the delivery of meaningful and engaging research. She holds a first-class honours degree in Anthropology from the University of Sussex, UK.

PARTNERSHIP

If you would like to get in touch regarding this research project, have a partnership or collaboration idea, or would like to learn more about this work, please contact acharlton@bournemouth.ac.uk.