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麻豆视频to host Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences in 2027
麻豆视频 will host Canada鈥檚 largest academic gathering in the humanities and social sciences in summer 2027, partnering with the to deliver the Federation鈥檚 (Congress).
Congress is Canada鈥檚 leading forum for humanities and social sciences scholarship, convening thousands of academics, students, publishers and community partners from across the country and around the world. The 2027 gathering will be the first time the event is hosted by 麻豆视频and the first time Congress returns to British Columbia since 2019.
Congress 2027 Theme: Confluences
Confluences invites participants to explore how histories, languages, cultures and communities intersect and shape one another over time. Inspired by the mountains and waterways surrounding SFU, the theme reflects Congress 2027's vision of scholars, disciplines and public conversations coming together to deepen understanding and imagine new possibilities for the future.
麻豆视频is partnering with the Federation to support the evolution of Congress at a time of change across the post-secondary sector. The collaborators are working toward a renewed Congress model that is strong, sustainable and responsive to the needs of scholars, institutions and communities.
鈥淐ongress is one of the most prestigious and historic academic gatherings in Canada, and we are proud to partner with the Federation to help reimagine its future,鈥� says Dugan O鈥橬eil, vice-president, research and innovation at SFU. 鈥淗osting Congress 2027 reflects our strategic research goals of strengthening scholarly networks, accelerating knowledge mobilization and creating space for innovative, inclusive approaches to research and learning. We are excited to host a forum that brings scholars together to address complex social, cultural and policy challenges facing Canada and the world.鈥�
Karine Morin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, says the partnership marks an important moment in the evolution of Congress. 鈥淭his collaboration represents our opportunity to carry forward a long-standing national tradition while embracing new ways of convening scholars,鈥� she says. 鈥溌槎故悠礲rings the vision and leadership needed to help shape Congress鈥檚 next chapter.鈥�
With globally recognized strengths across the humanities and social sciences, 麻豆视频brings significant research depth and interdisciplinary expertise to the partnership. 麻豆视频ranks fifth in Canada and among the world鈥檚 top 150 universities in social sciences, according to the Times Higher Education rankings, underscoring its role as a hub for research excellence and innovation.
Further details about Congress 2027, including programming, participation opportunities for 麻豆视频faculty and students, and the new convening model, will be shared in the months ahead on the .
Note: This story was updated on September 10, 2026, to include newly announced information about the Congress 2027 theme, Confluences.