About us

The Latvian Association of Anthropologists (LAB) was established to unite Latvian anthropologists and create an intellectually stimulating environment in which to develop this branch of science. The association unites not only those who have studied anthropology as a specialty at the university, but also those who engage with the theories, topics and data of anthropology in their work.

The main task of the Latvian Association of Anthropologists is to popularize and strengthen the field of anthropology in Latvia. To achieve this, LAB:

regularly organizes lectures in which LAB members or specially invited lecturers talk about the latest research that relates to or may be of interest to Latvian anthropologists;
works towards the strengthening of anthropology as an academic discipline in Latvia;
coordinates and disseminates information on opportunities to cooperate both with anthropologists in Latvia and abroad;
coordinates and disseminates information on opportunities to study anthropology;
is engaged in providing consultations to state and local government institutions, providing anthropological expertise on issues of importance in Latvia.

LAB is a member of the Council of World Anthropological Societies.

Why become a member?

Belong to the only professional anthropological association in Latvia.
Get access to anthropological and anthropologist-related information and news in the discipline.
Participate and receive support in organizing events of interest to you and applying for projects.
Support the development of anthropology in Latvia and participate in the translation of anthropological terminology to Latvian.
Popularize current issues, approaches and research conclusions in your field of expertise.
Use the association's resources to communicate with the media or to support the publication of articles.
Receive support in achieving professional goals (for example, request a support letter).
Attend events organized only between members.