Past Events

We are delighted to share an upcoming lecture with you, presented by the Scottish Research Circle (SRC).  The SRC is a graduate-student led organization whose goal is to highlight a blend of senior and emerging scholars in a variety of topics related to the history of Scotland. The SRC invites you to their fall lecture “Layers of Fabric: interpreting Scotland's medieval built heritage” with Candice Bogdanski (Heritage Consultant, ERA Architects Inc.) on Wednesday 25 October 1:30-2:30pm in MacKinnon 111. Coffee and cookies will be provided.  

IF is a 24-hour celebration of off-the-cuff art-making showcasing new, improvised works.

The History Department presents RURAL HISTORY ROUNDTABLE: SPEAKER SERIES FALL 2023 SPONSORED BY The Francis and Ruth Redelmeier Professorship in Rural History WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER, 2:30-4:00PM EST - Virtual format only Joan K. F. Heggie, Independent Scholar, Middlesbrough, England & Sarah Carter, Professor Emerita of History, University of Alberta: THE FAMOUS LADY FARMER: MISS JACK MAY IN ENGLAND AND CANADA

Thesis Title: "Engaged Multiculturalism: Rethinking Inclusion                           in the Context of Racial Injustice"   ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND (in person)

The Undergraduate History Society is running our annual Meet the Profs event next week! The event is on October 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lookout Lounge in the UC. We will have free food, dessert, and prizes to win throughout the event. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other history students and professors, as well as become more involved in History Society events!  How to access our event:

The History Department presents RURAL HISTORY ROUNDTABLE: SPEAKER SERIES FALL 2023 SPONSORED BY The Francis and Ruth Redelmeier Professorship in Rural History TUESDAY, 3 OCTOBER, 4:00-5:30PM EST, MacKinnon Building, Room 132, University of Guelph Mike Roberts, PhD Candidate, York University: GRANDPA TALLMAN'S ENGINE

Join us online for a fascinating session, the third in a series this fall of St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto Lectures, focused on Historical Travels in Scotland & Scottish Travellers Abroad, featuring international experts sharing their insights. Featured Speaker: Dr. Ingibjörg Ágústsdóttir

Join the Centre for Scottish Studies online this fall for a series of fascinating lectures focused on Historical Travels in Scotland & Scottish Travellers Abroad, featuring international experts sharing their insights. Registration is free! Voyages to Scotland and Scots Voyaging Abroad: Histories of Travel Featured Speaker:

Thinking Spaces, “The Body as Knowledge Incubator: Creativity, Improvisation & Embodiment” is presented by Dr. Karamjeet Dhillon, RISE-R project manager at the Centre for School Mental Health at Western University and independent scholar, and takes place Monday, October 2 at 2pm ET. The talk includes a presentation followed by a guided Q&A and conversation period.