Tone Bringa

Tone Bringa is a Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen, Norway. She is a leading scholar in the anthropology of Southeastern Europe, with a focus on Bosnia-Herzegovina, religious identity, and post-conflict societies.

Research Interests: Her work centers on two major themes: (1) Muslim communities in Southeastern Europe, particularly how religious identity intersects with ethnicity and national belonging; and (2) the social and cultural dynamics of political upheaval, war, and post-war recovery. Her research explores displacement, reconciliation, war crimes tribunals, memorials, and the normalization of life after conflict.

Educational Background: While specific degrees are not listed in the text, her academic trajectory and professorial status indicate a PhD in Social Anthropology, likely from a European or North American institution.

Publication Trends: Her recent and historical publications reveal a sustained engagement with Bosnia-Herzegovina, evolving from ethnographic studies of identity to analyses of state collapse, borders, and legal anthropology. Her work bridges cultural, political, and legal anthropology, emphasizing ethnographic depth and ethical engagement.

• Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: She has supervised over 20 Master’s theses at the University of Bergen, indicating a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of anthropologists. Her editorial work on volumes such as Engaged Anthropology: Views from Scandinavia and Eurasian Borderlands demonstrates leadership in collaborative research. She has received funding from the Research Council of Norway (Project No. 222823), supporting her scholarly activities.

Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, she collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Synnøve Bendixsen and Hege Toje, and is part of a vibrant research environment in social anthropology at the University of Bergen, contributing to collective projects on engaged anthropology and borderlands.