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Graduate student mentor award for professor

27 February 2008

Professor Lenore Manderson, Head of Social Sciences and Health Research, has received a Graduate Student Mentor Award from the Society for Medical Anthropology.

Professor Lenore Manderson, Head of Social Sciences and Health Research, has received the Society for Medical Anthropology's Graduate Student Mentor Award for excellence in graduate student mentorship.

Professor Manderson was presented with the award at American Anthropological Association meeting in Washington DC.

Professor Manderson received the award for being a vital catalyst to the career development and success of graduate students.

The citation went on to say: "Lenore is known for her readiness to listen and offer guidance, as well as her generosity in facilitating students' entry into the field to engage in research.

"As a mentor, Lenore's genuineness, energy, research skills and intuitive understanding of praxis-oriented anthropology inspire students and faculty alike."