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Personal Statement
I'm an anthropologist specialising in the study of material culture, justice, and community. My research investigates how relationships between people and objects, or landscapes, affect their lives and the choices they make. My work helps in the design of better, fairer, practices and systems with the aim of contributing to sustainable and just management of material cultures and natural landscapes.
I'm currently a Research Fellow based in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde and embedded within a multi-institution interdisciplinary programme hosted by the University of Glasgow.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology, The University of Edinburgh, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Award Date: 28 Nov 2016
Master of Research, The Sociology and Anthropology of Health and Illness, The University of Edinburgh, College of Humanities and Social Science
Award Date: 26 Nov 2009
External positions
Lecturer , Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh
1 Sept 2016 → 29 Aug 2019
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Conflict and Mediation Amongst Marine Fisheries in Ghana
1/03/21 → 19/03/21
Project: Internally funded project
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Managing Mass Graves in Rwanda and Burundi
Jamar, A. & Major, L., 1 Sept 2022, In: Social Anthropology. 30, 3, p. 56-78 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Community matters: sustainable transition of systems of water provision
Major, L., Roberts, J. & Ford, R., 31 Jul 2022, 4 p. GlasgowResearch output: Other contribution
Open AccessFile13 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Finalist - The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards
Major, Laura (Recipient) & Febrica, Senia (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Scottish Shores: Gothic Coastal Environments
Laura Major (Participant)
23 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Human Persons and the Marine Environment: Reflections On The Role of International Human Rights Law
Laura Major (Blogger) & Elaine Webster (Blogger)
20 Dec 2021Activity: Public Engagement and Other Activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation