Our Culture
Respect, support and inclusion
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In the School of Anthropology & Museum Ethnography, we are committed to establishing an inclusive and supportive culture in which all staff and students feel welcomed, accepted and given a voice, irrespective of individual and group difference. We each have a responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels equally valued. The School Code of Conduct sets out standards of behaviour and good practice expected from its members, as well as visitors and contractors. If you feel expectations of respectful behaviour are not being met, please act:- If you experience or witness any form of bullying or harassment, make it clear that such behaviour is unacceptable. But only if you feel it's safe for you to do so. Your safety and wellbeing are paramount.
- Contact the Harassment Advisory Service, or one of SAME's harassment advisors. Details of the School Harassment Advisers can be found online or on the posters placed around the School.
- Check the Equality & Diversity Unit's Harassment Advice for resources and support, including the Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service.
- Ask your line manager or a neutral colleague (e.g. HR) to raise the matter on your behalf.
- Make a formal complaint under the appropriate procedure.
- See People and Organisational Development for resources on personal development, coaching and mentoring, leadership/management and organisational development, and practical support.
- Speak with someone you trust, or consider approaching a counsellor/therapist privately or through the University's counselling service for students or staff.
- Ask your line manager or a neutral colleague (e.g. HR) for support.
Governance
Academic Officers
2026-27
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head of SAME | Clare Harris |
| Director of ISCA | tbc |
| Director of Human Sciences | Thomas Cousins |
| Director of InSIS | Javier Lezaun |
| Director of CSSC | Harvey Whitehouse |
| Director of COMPAS | Michael Keith |
| Director of Graduate Studies | Elizabeth Ewart |
| Director of Research | Alpa Shah |
| Chair of School Forum | Nathan Grassi |
There are numerous opportunities to become involved with the administration of the School and the size of the tasks vary.
Examples of Roles:
- Head of School
- Director of Unit
- Director of Graduate Studies
- Chair of Graduate Admissions
- Chair of Human Sciences Admissions
- Chair of Arch & Anth Admissions
- Chair of Examiners
- Doctoral Admissions and Research
- Convenor
- REF Coordinator
- Coordinator of Methods Modules
- Chair of School Committee (Research,
- Working Life, School Forum, IT, Library)
- Harassment Advisor
- Members of CUREC Committee
- Student Awards Committee member
- Course Directors and Examiners
Graduate Joint Consultative Committee
The Graduate Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meets once a term, and consists of student representatives from each of the graduate degrees and volunteer members from the staff body. It provides a forum for discussion and negotiation between the students and staff concerning a range of matters that arise throughout the year. Points for the agenda are suggested by students and staff, but the JCC is always chaired by a student. Recent issues that have been raised include student involvement with the School Seminar, the structure of various lectures, the provision of common room amenities including a microwave and lockers, the re-writing of the Handbooks, and the fostering of links between the various degrees. The JCC is closely linked to the OUAS, and it is hoped that through these forums, any issue may be appropriately considered. Post-fieldwork DPhil students should make desk requests to the JCC Chair, who's responsible for the allocation.