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APPLICATIONS OPEN!

Applications are now open for the Centre of Latin American Studies (CLAS) at the University of Cambridge. The Centre currently offers 3 courses: Latin American Studies - MPhil Latin American Studies - PhD Latin American Studies (thesis only) - MPhil Research Areas: Latin American Literature, Film and Visual Arts. Latin...

Virtual Open Day 2024 - Postgraduate

Centre for Latin American Studies MPhil And PhD Tuesday 5 November - 12:00 to 12:45 Join us here to find out more about our subjects. Get practical advice, tips, FAQs and more in this information session. You must register in advance! Book your place here

Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino (1928 - 2024)

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Father Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, who passed away on Tuesday 22 October in Lima, Peru. Father Gutiérrez, who was Simón Bolívar Professor at CLAS in 1989/1990, was one of the key figures in the development of liberation theology in the 1960s and 1970s thanks to his...

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2025 - Applications for hosting at the Centre of Latin American Studies

Deadline: 31 October 2024, noon The Centre of Latin American Studies (CLAS), University of Cambridge, invites applications for hosting from candidates for Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme in 2025. The Centre has a thriving community of MPhil and PhD students, and is a lively hub for research on Latin America...

CLAS is recruiting for a part-time Centre Coordinator

Centre Coordinator The Department of Politics and International Studies is looking for a proactive and experienced part time (24 hours per week) administrator to provide critical support to the Centre for Latin American Studies. In addition to the day-to-day running of the Centre, providing support to the Centre staff and...

Professor David A. Brading (1936-2024)

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Professor David A. Brading on April 20, in Cambridge. Professor Brading was one of the most distinguished historians of Latin America. Author of an extensive and important work, David Brading made fundamental contributions to the knowledge of the political, economic...

Graham Denyer Willis and Pedro Mendes Loureiro receive Distinguished Scholar Awards

Congratulations to Graham Denyer Willis and Pedro Mendes Loureiro for receiving the Distinguished Scholar Award from The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation.

Professor Graham Denyer Willis and Dr Pedro Mendes Loureiro awarded grants

Congratulations to Pedro Mendes Loureiro and Graham Denyer Willis who have won funding for two projects to examine why Brazil is building prisons exponentially, who benefits, and how this is changing Brazilian society. The first is a 3 year Leverhulme Research Project Grant for £299,000 on what we call “The Prison...

LASA Condemns Nicaragua's Illegal closure of the Central American University

The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) strongly condemns the illegitimate closure of the Central American University (UCA) by the State of Nicaragua. Read the statement here

Fully funded MPhil opportunity

Cambridge Masters Scholarship in Latin American Studies The Centre of Lartin American Studies has an exciting fully funded MPhil opportunity funded jointly with the Cambridge Trust. Full details can be found here

APPLICATIONS OPEN!

Virtual Open Day 2024 - Postgraduate

Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino (1928 - 2024)

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2025 - Applications for hosting at the Centre of Latin American Studies

CLAS is recruiting for a part-time Centre Coordinator

Professor David A. Brading (1936-2024)

Graham Denyer Willis and Pedro Mendes Loureiro receive Distinguished Scholar Awards

Professor Graham Denyer Willis and Dr Pedro Mendes Loureiro awarded grants

LASA Condemns Nicaragua's Illegal closure of the Central American University

Fully funded MPhil opportunity

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