The Department of Anthropology at the University of Brasília (DAN/UnB) is an academic community of faculty, researchers, and students with a long-standing tradition of excellence in Brazilian anthropology. Its work is grounded in a plural and inclusive approach to understanding social life, cultural differences, systems of thought, and relationships among people and institutions across diverse contexts.

DAN offers undergraduate study in Social Sciences, including anthropology-focused bachelor’s training and a teaching degree, alongside graduate programs in Social Anthropology at the master’s and doctoral levels. It also supports postdoctoral research and provides student resources, academic opportunities, and information about admissions and financial support. Research is organized through dedicated lines, laboratories, and collaborative networks, with work shared through theses, dissertations, books, journals, and visual, audio, and audiovisual productions. The department’s publications include the Anuário Antropológico and the Série Antropologia. Its public-facing activities include monthly academic seminars, events, scientific outreach, partnerships, and initiatives that connect anthropology with wider society.