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Marion Fresia is a Full Professor in Anthropology at the Institute of Ethnology, University of Neuchâtel, since 2015. Her research focuses on asylum practices, humanitarian governance, and migration regimes, particularly in West Africa and Switzerland. She combines ethnographic fieldwork with critical analysis of bureaucratic systems and international aid mechanisms.
- Doctorate in Anthropology, School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences, France
- Master in Anthropology and Development Studies, London School of Economics
- Diploma in Political Studies, Aix-en-Provence
Fresia’s research spans three key areas: ethnography of asylum systems, anthropology of humanitarianism, and ecological transition initiatives in the global South. Her work examines refugee camps, UNHCR operations, and citizen mobilizations for inclusive hospitality.
Her recent publications and projects highlight transnational governance, refugee education, and sustainable aid practices. Awards include the 2022 French Red Cross Foundation Prize and the 2010 Credit Suisse Teaching Award.
- 2022 French Red Cross Foundation Research Prize
- 2010 Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching
Fresia leads FNS-funded research on refugee hosting in Europe and environmental migration, co-designed projects on insect-based food security in West Africa, and explores multimodal science communication.
