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Read more at: CLAS is recruiting for a Research Associate in Latin American Development

CLAS is recruiting for a Research Associate in Latin American Development

Applications are invited for a 12-month research position at the Centre of Latin American Studies (0.5) and the Centre of Development Studies (0.5). The Centres are eager to receive applications from candidates with a deep engagement with Latin America and Development Studies, and who have the research skills to carry out...


Read more at: Mario Cépeda Cáceres & Eréndira Derbez: New Gates Cambridge Class of 2025 Scholars

Mario Cépeda Cáceres & Eréndira Derbez: New Gates Cambridge Class of 2025 Scholars

We are delighted to share that The Gates Cambridge Trust has announced that two of our new students have been selected as part of the 25th class of Gates Cambridge Scholars. Our students have been awarded the prestigious postgraduate scholarship programme aimed “for the most socially engaged and academically brilliant...


Read more at: Mario Vargas Llosa (1936 - 2025)

Mario Vargas Llosa (1936 - 2025)

Mario Vargas Llosa, prominent Peruvian writer, essayist, politician and public intellectual, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, passed away on Sunday 13 April in Lima, Peru, at the age of 89. He was Simón Bolívar Professor at the Centre of Latin American Studies in the University of Cambridge 1977-78, and...


Read more at: Mphil student, Valentina Gajardo, has been awarded with two fundings from the Chilean Government

Mphil student, Valentina Gajardo, has been awarded with two fundings from the Chilean Government

We are delighted to share that our student, Valentina Gajardo, has been awarded with two fundings from the Chilean Government! These grants have been awarded to support her MPhil in Latin American Studies at CLAS and for the publication of her bilingual (Spanish/English) book. 1. Beca Chile Crea, Fondo del Libro...


Read more at: Beatriz Sarlo (1942 - 2024)

Beatriz Sarlo (1942 - 2024)

Beatriz Sarlo, the distinguished Argentine literary critic and cultural historian has passed away at the age of 82. She held the Simón Bolívar Chair at Cambridge in 1991-92. Beatriz leaves a uniquely varied corpus of contributions to the intellectual life of Argentina composed of contributions to history and to literary...


Read more at: APPLICATIONS OPEN!

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...


Read more at: Virtual Open Day 2024 - Postgraduate

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


Read more at: Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino (1928 - 2024)

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...


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

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...


Read more at: CLAS is recruiting for a part-time Centre Coordinator

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...