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The meaning of place in a world of movement: lessons from long-term field research in southern Ethiopia

Dr David Turton

Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 5pm to 7pm

about the speaker

Dr David Turton was Director of the Refugee Studies Centre from 1997-2001. 

Annual Elizabeth Colson Lecture

The Annual Elizabeth Colson Lecture is held in Trinity term. It is named after Professor Elizabeth Colson, a renowned anthropologist.

Past Annual Elizabeth Colson Lectures

Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture

The Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture is named in honour of Dr Barbara Harrell-Bond, the founding Director of the Refugee Studies Centre. It is held each year in Michaelmas term.

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