Announcement From: Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
WEBINAR: Exploring Possibilities In The Interdisciplinary Study of Physiological Anthropology
Date: 22 June 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Venue: ONLINE (WEBEX Platform link - https://ums-edu-my.webex.com/ums-edu-my/j.php?MTID=m0b56a66ff2e153c26eae7f918e327cef)
Moderator: Dr Trixie Tangit, FSSK
Welcome all to an exciting talk co-organised by the Sociology and Social Anthropology program of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Listen to Dr Sadia Choudhury Shimmi, a physiologist, and Dr Pauline Yong, a medical anthropologist, talk about how physiological anthropology, the study of human adaptability to the environment and its diversity, is important in solving real issues in the world today. They will also share examples from their current research.
IDP points will be given to UMS staff
This talk is a lead up to the 16th International Congress on Physiological Anthropology (ICPA) which will be held at the newly launched Galeri Azman Hashim on the beautiful campus of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) from 7-8 September 2023. The theme of the congress is "Environment and Human Health". Pre-congress workshops are available from 5 & 6 September 2023. Please visit 16thicpa.com for registration and abstract submission details.
*Announcement! For UMS staff, FULL SPONSORSHIP of registration fees is available through UMS's RMC! Once the abstract is accepted, please apply ASAP - sponsorship is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
*For any inquiry about the talk and the 16th ICPA, please contact Dr Trixie Tangit +60 11 1566 6329 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
