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Sharon Macdonald is a Professor of Social Anthropology at the Institute for European Ethnology, Humboldt University of Berlin. She serves as Director of the Hermann von Helmholtz Centre for Cultural Techniques and Co-Director of the Käte Hamburger Kolleg 'inherit – heritage in transformation'. Her work focuses on museums, heritage, and cultural transformation, with leadership roles in multiple research centers.
- Current Positions: Alexander von Humboldt Professor, Director of Hermann von Helmholtz Centre, Co-Director of inherit
- Education: DPhil in Social Anthropology (Oxford University), BA (Hons) in Human Sciences (Oxford University)
Her research explores the intersections of heritage practices, cultural institutions, and social transformation, informed by ethnographic methods and critical theory. She has led major initiatives like the Centre for Anthropological Research on Museums and Heritage (CARMAH) and engages with public anthropology through teaching and collaborative projects.
She has received prestigious awards including the Sir John Rhys Award for Celtic Studies, SSRC Funding, and Light Senior Award, and holds honorary positions at the University of Aberdeen and University of York.
