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Emma Gilberthorpe is a Professor of Anthropology in the School of Global Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where she is also a member of the Global Environmental Justice Group and the Globalisation and CSR research cluster. She has been at UEA since 2010 and is actively involved in research, teaching, and PhD supervision. Her work bridges anthropology, development studies, and environmental justice, with a strong focus on the impacts of extractive industries on indigenous communities.
Her academic background includes a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Queensland and a Master’s in the Anthropology of Art from University College London (UCL). Prior to joining UEA, she was a lecturer and post-doctoral researcher at Durham University and held the 2004 RAI Fellow in Urgent Anthropology.
Her research interests center on the cultural and social dimensions of development, particularly in contexts of large-scale mining and oil/gas extraction. She has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Papua New Guinea (Ok Tedi and Kutubu), Guinea, and Zambia. She explores the tensions between corporate practices and indigenous livelihoods, focusing on issues of governance, equity, sustainability, and cultural incompatibility. Her interdisciplinary work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction, environmental protection, and inclusive development.
Her recent publications span books, peer-reviewed articles, and ethnographic films. Notable works include the 2024 book Anthropological Perspectives on Global Challenges, the co-edited volume Natural Resource Extraction and Indigenous Livelihoods (2014), and the documentary From the Horse’s Mouth (2005, 2009), which captures diverse perspectives on development in Papua New Guinea. Her research output demonstrates a consistent focus on resource conflicts, indigenous rights, and ethical development practices.
- Royal Television Society Programme Awards (2020)
- UEA Engagement Awards (2021)
- Elected Council Member of a learned society (2021)
She has successfully supervised multiple PhD students to completion and currently advises several others on topics related to extractivism, environmental justice, and indigenous governance. She has led major research projects funded by the British Academy, ESRC, HEA, and Nuffield Foundation, and provides consultancy on socio-economic impact assessments for extractive industries. She is also an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and actively collaborates with researchers across Africa, the Pacific, and Europe.
Her methodological approach integrates ethnography with visual media, using film as a tool for knowledge transfer and public engagement. She has developed e-learning resources and delivered public workshops, emphasizing participatory and interdisciplinary methods. Her ongoing project, Indigenous-International Interactions for Sustainable Development (INDIS), continues to explore pathways for more just and inclusive development models.
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