10 Years of Media Anthropology at the Institute of Social Anthropology, University of Bern, 27-29 September, 2024

Multimodal Engagements: 10 Years of Media Ethnography celebrates a decade of interdisciplinary research, coursework, film- and art-based exploration at the intersection of audiovisual media and anthropology. This symposium showcases the innovative and diverse methodologies, research outputs, pedagogical approaches and theoretical advancements toward understanding the multiple ways in which media practices shape and are shaped by social realities. The event reflects the rich tapestry of audiovisual and multimodal ethnographic work carried out at the Institute of Social Anthropology, highlighting key findings, pivotal projects, and the evolution of our thinking and practice in media ethnography.