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Huon Wardle is a Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies. He directs the Centre for Cosmopolitan Studies and previously served as Head of the Department of Social Anthropology (2018–2021).
- Academic Background: BA (Cambridge), MA (East Anglia), PhD (Cambridge), PGCHET (Belfast)
Research Focus: Centred on cosmopolitanism, existential anthropology, and Caribbean cultural processes, Wardle explores how individuals navigate dissonant social landscapes through creative, cosmopolitical acts. His work bridges empirical fieldwork and conceptual epistemology, emphasizing common-sense as a universal anthropological tool.
Recent Publications: Include collaborative works with Nigel Rapport on cosmopolitan methodology, fieldwork in Jamaica, and contributions to existential human science. His articles often intersect cosmopolitan theory with Caribbean-specific practices, highlighting ethics, aesthetics, and subjectivity.
Scientific Contributions:
- Royal Anthropological Institute’s J.B. Donne Prize (2014)
- Over 70 academic papers and 10 volumes, including Cosmopolitan Moment, Cosmopolitan Method
Projects & Collaborations: Focus on Caribbean refugee experiences, person-centered network approaches to religion in Jamaica, and cross-institutional work with universities in Brazil and the UK. His research underscores cosmopolitanism as a lived, embodied practice.
