Niki Alsford

Niki Joseph Paul Alsford FRAS FRAI FHEA is a British academic specializing in Taiwan studies.

Niki Alsford in 2018

Upon completing his bachelor's degree with honours at the University of Southampton,[1] Alsford pursued a master's degree at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, followed by a doctorate at SOAS, University of London.[2] He is a professor in Asia Pacific studies at the University of Central Lancashire.[3] Alsford was nominated a fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society in 2013, a fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2017, and a fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland in 2019.[4]

Trained in social anthropology, Alsford's primary research focus centres on the study of Taiwan and the Pacific Islands. In particular, the study of Taiwan Indigenous peoples and the broader discussions on Austronesian migration and the maritime cultures of the Pacific. [5] [6]

References
  1. "Niki Joseph Paul Alsford". University of Central Lancashire. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  2. "Dr Niki Alsford". SOAS, University of London. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  3. "Dr. Niki J. P. Alsford". University of Central Lancashire. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  4. "Dr Niki J.P. Alsford (CV)". academia.edu. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  5. "Speakers – Niki Alsford". koreaglobalforum.kr. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  6. "Niki JP Alsford". The Conversation. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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