Centre of Canadian Studies

Centre of Canadian Studies

Centre of Canadian Studies

The leading centre for research on Canada and Québec in the UK

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About the Centre for Canadian Studies

About

The Centre of Canadian Studies was established in 1975. It is located in the School of Social and Political Science, a reflection of a vibrant community of academic staff and graduate students pursuing research projects on Canada in Politics and International Relations, Sociology, Social Anthropology, and Social Policy. However, the Centre also brings together research undertaken across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, in History, Geosciences, Law, and Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

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Research

The Centre of Canadian Studies is celebrating 50+ years of research at the University of Edinburgh. It is the longest running Centre of Canadian Studies outside Canada.

Studying in SPS

Study

Many courses across the University of Edinburgh include a Canadian component. We give our students a platform to understand the world and be part of influencing positive change.

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People

The Centre offers extensive expertise on Canada from a range of staff, research students and recent graduates.

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UCD
02/09/2026

Empires and War conference, 17-18 September. Tickets: on sale now

This conference jointly hosted by the Royal Military College of Canada and UCD's Centre for War Studies can be attended online or in-person.
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28/08/2026

Scottish Arctic Network, upcoming deadlines

The Scottish Arctic Network's August Newsletter highlights a number of research application deadlines for scholars working on the Canadian Arctic.
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02/08/2026

Scottish Arctic Network, upcoming deadlines

The Scottish Arctic Network's July Newsletter highlights a number of research deadlines for scholars working on the Canadian Arctic.
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25/07/2026

Terry Fox Run Edinburgh, 27 September, 10:30-13:00

The third year in Edinburgh and the Run is growing! Come join a truly inspirational morning at the Terry Fox Run and invite your friends from the community. The Terry Fox Run was, in the 1980’s to 2007, a staple in the calendar across the UK. 2026 marks the 46th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, and his message is just as inspiring today as in 1980. Join us!

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27 November 2025
14:30 - 16:00

Elite Cues and Gendered Representation in Trade Conflicts

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16 June 2025
13:00 - 14:30

Two Voices, One Law Bilingualism, Terminology and Interpretation in Canadian Common Law

Canada’s legal system is officially bilingual — but giving equal expression to the common law in both French and English is far from straightforward. This talk explores two interwoven dimensions of this linguistic and legal challenge.
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24 April 2025 16.30 start (doors open at 16.00), followed by a drinks reception.

From Black Lives Matter to the War on Woke: the (Homegrown) Politics of Backlash in Canada

Part of the Centre of Canadian Studies and the British Association for Canadian Studies (BACS) 50th anniversary conference, we welcome the University of Edinburgh community to join this opening public lecture.

CfP Extended
24 - 26 April 2025
16:00 - 16:00

Centre of Canadian Studies/BACS 50th Anniversary Conference

This joint conference celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Centre of Canadian Studies at the University of Edinburgh and the British Association for Canadian Studies (BACS).