University of Vienna - Institut für Völkerkunde

The Social and Cultural Anthropology Institute focuses its research on colonialism, globalization, worldwide migration and the presence of associated processes, such as the redefinition of identities and cultural boundaries. At the same time, the local classical themes of cultural interactions, organization and worldviews are developed, and intensive field research with the method of "participant observation" remains a defining characteristic of the subject. Beyond scientific research, the programme engages in the practical application of cultural and socio-anthropological skills in many areas, such as work with refugees and integration, development, international operations, cultural education, exhibition and media relations, and tourism and health, where appropriate and needed. http://www.univie.ac.at