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The UBC Centre for European Studies seeks to advance the critical study and understanding of European cultures, societies, history, and politics, broadly conceived.

Find out more about us, and our events here:
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January 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Join CES as Dr. Mhishi examines how Europe contends with how it will be constituted in the future, a recurring challenge has been how Europe engages, in this instance particularly in relation to Africa, in processes of reparation in the aftermath of colonial histories that shape the present.
January 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Please join us in congratulating this year’s brilliant Student Fellows: Alexandra Yao and Elodie Vaudandaine!

Read all about Alexandra, Elodie, and their amazing projects on our website here: ces.ubc.ca/news/meet-th...
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Join us for "We are fighting for our very existence!" by Dr. Ellen Marie Jensen! This talk is co-sponsored by the UBC Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies (CENES).

This event will be held on February 2nd at 4PM both in-person in BuTo 225 and over Zoom.
January 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Save the dates for upcoming research colloquia! CES is excited to have affiliate faculty currently working on issues related to Europe and the languages spoken there present this year.

#europeanstudies #ubc
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Join CES as Dr. Savage examines the coloniality of gardening in 20th century Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), through representations in contemporary cultural production, as part of our 2026 Spring Colloquia.

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January 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Save the dates for upcoming research colloquia! CES is excited to have affiliate faculty currently working on issues related to Europe and the languages spoken there present this year.

#europeanstudies #ubc
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Join us for "We are fighting for our very existence!" by Dr. Ellen Marie Jensen! This talk is co-sponsored by the UBC Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies (CENES).

This event will be held on February 2nd at 4PM both in-person in BuTo 225 and over Zoom.
January 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Join CES postdocs and graduate students for a weekly drop-in writing session in BuTO 999A. The space will be available Thursdays 1-3:00PM from January 8th to February 12th.

No RSVP required.
January 19, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Save the date for these upcoming CES Spring 2026 Speaker Series events!

CES is excited to announce Dr. Kiran Klaus Patel, Dr. Ellen Marie Jensen, and Dr. Hans Kundnani as this year's presenters.

#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
January 19, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Join us for "We are fighting for our very existence!" by Dr. Ellen Marie Jensen! This talk is co-sponsored by the UBC Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies (CENES).

This event will be held on February 2nd at 4PM both in-person in BuTo 225 and over Zoom.
January 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Save the date for these upcoming CES Spring 2026 Speaker Series events! CES is excited to announce Dr. Kiran Klaus Patel, Dr. Ellen Marie Jensen, and Dr. Hans Kundnani as this year's presenters.
#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
January 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Join us on Zoom January 27th at 10 AM for the first talk in our CES Spring 2026 Speaker Series!

The Speaker Series features scholars from around the world who specialize in topics related to Europe and the languages spoken there.

Register here: ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Join the Centre for European Studies at our Affiliate Term Kickoff Gathering on January 27th! There will be catering from Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery.

RSVP by January 20th!
January 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Join us on Zoom January 27th at 10 AM for the first talk in our CES Spring 2026 Speaker Series!

The Speaker Series features scholars from around the world who specialize in topics related to Europe and the languages spoken there.

Register here: ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Save the date for these upcoming CES Spring 2026 Speaker Series events! CES is excited to announce Dr. Kiran Klaus Patel, Dr. Ellen Marie Jensen, and Dr. Hans Kundnani as this year's presenters.
#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
January 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Check out CES Affiliate Scholar Dr. Ibrahim Muradov's new article, "Disrupting the Narrative: Ukrainian Agency in Resisting Russia and Winning Western Support," and read about his project on our website!

The full Q&A is available at ces.ubc.ca/news/researc...
December 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Centre wishes you a Happy Holidays! Programming will continue in the new year.

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December 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Former CES Student Fellow Selin Berktas is leading a student-led seminar titled: “Postcolonial Considerations of Literature from the Caucasus and Central Asia.” Find out more on our website.

#ubc #europeanstudies
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Check out CES Affiliate Scholar Dr. Alex Fisher's new essay, "Confraternities, Congregations, and Aural Culture in Counter-Reformation Germany." Find more on our website.

#ubc #europeanstudies
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Check out CES Visiting Scholar Dr. Michael Goddard's amazing work! During his tenure at CES, Dr. Goddard continued his research work on temporality and various forms of media. Read more on our website.

#ubc #europeanstudies
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Join us November 17th, 2:30-4 pm for "Of Bubbies and Bundists: Re-approaching Modern Eastern European Jewish History" by Dr. Itamar Manoff! This talk is co-sponsored by the UBC Jewish Faculty Network and funded by the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office StEAR Grant.
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Join us for a Visiting Scholar talk with Dr. Alessandro Mongili! This lecture will examine the lingering legacy of colonialism in the science and technology of the Not-Quite-West.

This event will be held on November 13th in BuTo 997 and over Zoom.
October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Applications for our CES Fellowships are LIVE! Winners receive a $250 stipend, a shared work station in the Centre for WT2026 T2, and the opportunity to present their research findings to the broader UBC community! Competition closes Nov. 15! Apply here: ces.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=16093
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October 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM