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Susan Reynolds Whyte is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences, where she has been a central figure since 1972. Her research is deeply anchored in long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Uganda, with additional work in Tanzania and Kenya. She is widely recognized for her contributions to medical anthropology, particularly in the areas of chronic illness, disability, pharmaceuticals, and post-conflict recovery.
- B.A. magna cum laude in Sociology and Anthropology, Smith College, 1965
- PhD in Anthropology, University of Washington, 1973
Her research interests center on the pragmatics of well-being, exploring how individuals and communities navigate uncertainty, illness, and social transformation. Key themes include gender and intergenerational relations, land and human security in post-conflict northern Uganda, reproductive health, and the globalization of health technologies. She emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary research and has led major capacity-building initiatives with African universities, especially Gulu University.
Her recent publications reflect a sustained focus on trust, land, belonging, and intergenerational dynamics in Uganda. Through edited volumes like This Land is Not for Sale and special journal issues on disability and technology, her work bridges ethnographic depth with policy-relevant insights. Themes of care, mobility, chronic illness, and social continuity recur across her scholarship.
Dr. Whyte has received numerous honors, including two honorary doctorates and the Amaury Talbot Prize. She serves on editorial boards of leading journals such as Medical Anthropology Quarterly and Africa, and has been a corresponding editor for over three decades.
- Honorary Doctorate, Instituto de Estudios Criticos, Mexico City, 2021
- Ester Boserup Award, University of Copenhagen, 2015
- New Millennium Book Award Honorable Mention, 2015
- Honorary Doctorate, University of Zürich, 2014
- Einar Hansen Research Fund Prize, 2013
- Amaury Talbot Prize, Royal Anthropological Institute, 1997
Susan Reynolds Whyte has supervised 34 PhD students as primary supervisor and 27 as co-supervisor. She has led or contributed to numerous externally funded research projects, including Danida, EU, Nordea, and Velux-funded programs on aging, health systems, and post-conflict recovery. Her current projects extend to 2027, including studies on youth reproductive health during and after the pandemic, continuity of chronic care among displaced populations, and gender futures in Uganda.
She is actively involved in research networks across Scandinavia and Africa, serving on advisory boards for initiatives such as ANTHUSIA, ALTER-US, and Reorienting Integration. Her work exemplifies engaged anthropology, combining rigorous ethnography with a commitment to social justice and institutional capacity building.
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