Canadian studies update

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We were delighted to catch up with BACS Chair Tony McCulloch recently, talking about projects in common and all things Canadian Studies. First on our list was the BACS conference. Held annually to bring together academics and scholars working in Canadian Studies, the conference has been held virtually for the past two years. The Conference is definitely scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 April, but with changing COVID requirements, it remains to be seen whether this will be digital, in person, or some combination of these. Either way, it’s definitely proceeding at that time, so do check back here or on the BACS website for details as they are firmed up.

We’re also excited about a new project we’re working on - an inventory of all Canadian Studies and Canadianist expertise across the UK. I don’t know how you feel about it, but we don’t hear the term “Canadianist” as much anymore. Should we still be using it, or is there something new to replace it? 

In any event, the first book of this type, titled “Canadian Studies in the UK: A directory of Canadianist courses and research” was compiled by Annis May Timpson, J.G. Baggini and Tim Rooth some 25 years ago, and we are long overdue for an update. We believe we can track down all the Canadianists in the UK who are university-based, through the known Canadian Studies programmes. We are also, however, undertaking to inventory all the Canadianist expertise available across other disciplines, including those who are not connected to formal Canadian Studies centres. A large project!

Please do get in touch if you would like to be included in the inventory or if you have recommendations we should pursue. This project is a joint collaboration between CUKF and BACS. Your collaboration would also be a precious asset, do be in touch via admin@canadaukfoundation.org