UBC Centre for European Studies
@ces.ubc.ca
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:
linktr.ee/ubceuropeanstudies
Find out more about us, and our events here:
linktr.ee/ubceuropeanstudies
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.
No RSVP required.
January 19, 2026 at 10:31 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.
No RSVP required.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
This event will be held on February 2nd at 4PM both in-person in BuTo 225 and over Zoom.
Reposted by UBC Centre for European Studies
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
#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
January 7, 2026 at 7:35 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
#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
Reposted by UBC Centre for European Studies
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...
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 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...
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...
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!
RSVP by January 20th!
January 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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!
RSVP by January 20th!
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...
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 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...
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...
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
#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
January 7, 2026 at 7:35 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
#ubc #speakerseries #europeanstudies
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...
The full Q&A is available at ces.ubc.ca/news/researc...
December 22, 2025 at 9:10 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...
The full Q&A is available at ces.ubc.ca/news/researc...
The Centre wishes you a Happy Holidays! Programming will continue in the new year.
#ubc #europeanstudies
#ubc #europeanstudies
December 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Centre wishes you a Happy Holidays! Programming will continue in the new year.
#ubc #europeanstudies
#ubc #europeanstudies
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
#ubc #europeanstudies
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 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
#ubc #europeanstudies
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
#ubc #europeanstudies
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 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
#ubc #europeanstudies
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
#ubc #europeanstudies
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
#ubc #europeanstudies
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 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.
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.
This event will be held on November 13th in BuTo 997 and over Zoom.
October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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.
This event will be held on November 13th in BuTo 997 and over Zoom.
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
UBC
ces.cms.arts.ubc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 6:35 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
This colloquium talk revolves around Gaoheng Zhang’s new book titled Fashion Communications between Italy and China: Unfolding a Sartorial Relationship. Dr. Sima Godfrey will join Dr. Zhang for a discussion on French and Italian fashion cultures in China. Learn more: ces.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=16189
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This colloquium talk revolves around Gaoheng Zhang’s new book titled Fashion Communications between Italy and China: Unfolding a Sartorial Relationship. Dr. Sima Godfrey will join Dr. Zhang for a discussion on French and Italian fashion cultures in China. Learn more: ces.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=16189
In this Visiting Scholar talk, Dr. Renata Faizova will address the tensions between Kazakhstan's dependence on fossil fuels and efforts to address climate change. Join us October 27th in Buchanan Tower 997 to learn more about Dr. Faizova's powerful research!
October 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In this Visiting Scholar talk, Dr. Renata Faizova will address the tensions between Kazakhstan's dependence on fossil fuels and efforts to address climate change. Join us October 27th in Buchanan Tower 997 to learn more about Dr. Faizova's powerful research!
This talk will present "Reindeer Caravan: An Anthology of Indigenous Writing from Siberia" – a book that is currently being prepared for publication with Amherst College Press. Learn more on our website: ces.ubc.ca/events/event...
*Co-sponsored by @ubcenglish.bsky.social & @ubc-cenes.bsky.social
*Co-sponsored by @ubcenglish.bsky.social & @ubc-cenes.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This talk will present "Reindeer Caravan: An Anthology of Indigenous Writing from Siberia" – a book that is currently being prepared for publication with Amherst College Press. Learn more on our website: ces.ubc.ca/events/event...
*Co-sponsored by @ubcenglish.bsky.social & @ubc-cenes.bsky.social
*Co-sponsored by @ubcenglish.bsky.social & @ubc-cenes.bsky.social
Join us October 15th in the IKBLC Dodson Room for the UBC Time Machine Symposium! This symposium will explore the ways that audiovisual and other media can be considered as time machines and to function as media archaeologies of the future.
October 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Join us October 15th in the IKBLC Dodson Room for the UBC Time Machine Symposium! This symposium will explore the ways that audiovisual and other media can be considered as time machines and to function as media archaeologies of the future.
In this colloquium talk, @ubcenglish.bsky.social professor Vin Nardizzi will provide an overview of his recently published book, Marvellous Vegetables in the English Renaissance.
Join us October 9th in BuTo 997 or over Zoom!
Join us October 9th in BuTo 997 or over Zoom!
September 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
In this colloquium talk, @ubcenglish.bsky.social professor Vin Nardizzi will provide an overview of his recently published book, Marvellous Vegetables in the English Renaissance.
Join us October 9th in BuTo 997 or over Zoom!
Join us October 9th in BuTo 997 or over Zoom!
Join us this October 3rd for a talk by CES Visiting Scholar Michael Goddard, as he discusses quantum time travel, linear temporalities, and the "strange loops" that happen when we listen to certain songs "under the right conditions."
#ubc #timetravel #europeanstudies
#ubc #timetravel #europeanstudies
September 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Join us this October 3rd for a talk by CES Visiting Scholar Michael Goddard, as he discusses quantum time travel, linear temporalities, and the "strange loops" that happen when we listen to certain songs "under the right conditions."
#ubc #timetravel #europeanstudies
#ubc #timetravel #europeanstudies
Join us for the first talk in the Fall 2025 Critical Thinkers Series, presented in partnership with the UBC Centre for Cinema Studies and Cinema Thinks the World. Dr. Dina Iordanova will discuss aspects of Soviet cinema as seen from one of its peripheries, the republics of Central Asia.
September 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Join us for the first talk in the Fall 2025 Critical Thinkers Series, presented in partnership with the UBC Centre for Cinema Studies and Cinema Thinks the World. Dr. Dina Iordanova will discuss aspects of Soviet cinema as seen from one of its peripheries, the republics of Central Asia.
We are excited to announce the first talk in our Fall 2025 Colloquium Series—"Adapting Schreber: From Memoir to Multimedia and Beyond" by Dr. Matthew Tomkinson. Join us 9/29 at 2:30 in Buchanan Tower 997 or on Zoom!
September 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
We are excited to announce the first talk in our Fall 2025 Colloquium Series—"Adapting Schreber: From Memoir to Multimedia and Beyond" by Dr. Matthew Tomkinson. Join us 9/29 at 2:30 in Buchanan Tower 997 or on Zoom!
CES is excited to announce our second annual Tobin Distinguished Lecture! Historian and author Dr. Andrea Rottmann will give a talk entitled "From Weimar to Berlin: Queer Democratic Citizenship through Hilde Radusch's Five Lives" on September 12, 12-1:30 PM in BuTo 225 and over Zoom. See you there!
September 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
CES is excited to announce our second annual Tobin Distinguished Lecture! Historian and author Dr. Andrea Rottmann will give a talk entitled "From Weimar to Berlin: Queer Democratic Citizenship through Hilde Radusch's Five Lives" on September 12, 12-1:30 PM in BuTo 225 and over Zoom. See you there!