Welcome to The RAI

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, a scholarly association dedicated to anthropology in all its many fields and applications.

  • Print and online access to RAI journals
  • Free or reduced-rate admission to RAI events
  • Access to the Anthropology Library and online resources
  • Free access to the RAI archives by appointment

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The RAI is proud to present our new online courses in anthropology provided by academics at the top of their field. Topics covered include forensic, cultural and social anthropology.

COURSES

The RAI runs a range of anthropology events including major conferences, anthropology seminars, book launches, film events and taster days for students.

EVENTS

RAI FILM curates a biennial film festival, runs a film sales service and maintains a film archive. RAI Film has an upcoming conference in 2025 which you can browse on this website: RAI Film Conference 2025.

FILM

Upcoming Events

December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
January 7 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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