• News: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology

    The Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology will stay closed on Friday, 1.11.2024.

    Registration for courses and module exams in QISPOS: 21.10.2024 to 13.12.2024

    Event: "Staying in Germany: For Personal and Professional Growth"

    Hi there, international researchers and supporting staff!

    Find out how staying in Germany can boost your personal and professional growth during the upcoming information event hosted by the 'Researchers & Staff' department (International Office) and Münster CERes. Designed for international researchers, professors and hosting staff, this event aims to provide valuable insights and guidance on navigating careers and legal frameworks in Germany. The participation is free of charge. Register now!

Artwork by Agus Suwage and Titarubi
© Thomas Stodulka

Introducing Ethnography Met: Your Go-To Online Repository Learnweb for Ethnographic Methods!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Ethnography Met, a comprehensive online repository designed specifically for students and faculty at the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology. Ethnography Met offers a wealth of resources on ethnographic methods, providing invaluable support for research and academic endeavors.

Discover detailed guides, case studies, and multimedia resources that cover the full spectrum of ethnographic techniques. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your expertise, Ethnography Met is here to support your learning and teaching.
To access the platform, simply log in to your Learnweb account. Please note that enrollment in Learnweb is exclusively available to students and faculty at the University of Münster.
Visit us here!

In case of questions, please contact Beyza Rabia Asoglu (rb.asoglu@uni-muenster.de) 

Enjoy browsing,
Your Faculty

Schloss Münster
© Tobias Spilleman

Save the date: ENPA conference 2025 in Münster!

Dear Colleagues, dear Students, and Friends,

We are delighted to announce that the ENPA Conference 2025 will be held from June 10 to June 13, 2025, at the University of Münster, Germany!

More information regarding the conference theme, calls for papers/films/media, and panels will be shared in early November. The event will kick off with a pre-conference workshop for PhD students on June 10, followed by the main conference over the next three days.
We look forward to welcoming you to our venue at the Schloss in Münster, nestled amidst expansive parks and beautiful botanical gardens. You might even want to take a dip in the canal that runs through the city, so don’t forget to pack your swimming gear!
Please share this save-the-date announcement with interested colleagues in your networks.
We are excited to welcome you to ENPA 2025 in Münster!

Warm regards,
Your co-organizers: Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology together with the Department of Psychology at the University of Münster, and the ENPA Conference Team

  • Electoral results

    Current information will follow, when provided by the student council of the masters programme.

  • Information on the Emergency Fund

    Costfree social counselling

    Due to the financial hardship of many students, the University of Muenster and the AStA offer costfree social counselling and the crisis fund. Further information can be found here.

  • Research Funding Support

    Funding for student research projects

    The Rectorate of the WWU supports innovative and scientific projects initiated and carried out by students (including doctoral students) with up to 5,000.00 euros. It is important, among other things, that these projects are distinguished from degree qualifying measures and other academic achievements. The age limit is 27 years. Further information can be found on the SAFIR website, which will be happy to assist you with your application.