UofT Comparative Literature

Update: Professor Anidjar’s keynote lecture that was scheduled for today (Friday March 20) has been rescheduled to Saturday March 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM as part of the Faculty Panel.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Professor Anidjar’s keynote lecture that was scheduled for today has been cancelled. Our students are planning to have Professor Anidjar speak during the conference instead. Sorry for the inconvenience,

Our students are excited to share the poster for our 2026 Graduate Student Conference! Conference Title: ‘Senses of the Divine: Aesthetics and Theology’ Everyone is welcome to attend the keynote and panel sessions. #universityoftoronto #UofTDefyGravity #MyUofT #uoft

We would like to thank Dr. Acharya (UofT Complit PhD Alumni) and Dr. Sayed (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) for visiting the Centre for Comparative Literature for their book launch! ‘Wanderings: An Anthology of Anglophone Nepali Diaspora Poetry' It was an amazing day-thanks!

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be co-sponsoring a roundtable event on Decoloniality and Translation! 📅Tuesday March 17, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍Online RSVP: eventbrite.ca/e/the-living-p…

We are looking forward to the Book launch tomorrow!

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be hosting Dr. Asma Sayed and Dr. Pushparaj Acharya (UofT Complit Alumni) for their book launch. ‘Wanderings: An Anthology of Anglophone Nepali Diaspora Poetry' Thurs. March 12 from 4:00–6:00PM RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-…

We would like to thank Dr. Ben Bandosz (UofT Complit MA and PhD Alumni) and Dr. Gary Genosko (Ontario Tech University) for visiting the Centre for Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto to give a workshop. It was an amazing day - thank you!!! #MyUofT #uoft

We are looking forward to the Workshop tomorrow!

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be hosting a workshop organized by Dr. Bandosz (UofT Complit Alumni) and Dr. Genosko. ‘The Ontological Drama of Translation: Félix Guattari and the Ancients’ March 5 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM RSVP: eventbrite.ca/e/the-ontologi…

Public Lecture Title: Epiphanies of Repair: Memory Art and Practice 📅 Thursday April 23, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors will open at 3:45 PM) 📍 University of Toronto - Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Cresent East, Toronto, Room # EM 001 RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/epiphanies-o…

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be hosting Professor Marianne Hirsch from Columbia University as our 2026 Northrop Frye Professor! Professor Hirsch will be giving a lecture to the public and a workshop to UofT graduate students. #uoft @EnglishColumbia

Keynote Speaker: Professor Gil Anidjar (Columbia University) Keynote Title: Interpellations 📅 Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: University of Toronto, Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Cres E., Room EM 001 Stay tuned for more information!

Our students (Benjamin Beauchemin, Mohsen Maleki, and Caleb Sher) are organizing the 2026 annual Comparative Literature Graduate Student Conference! Conference Title: ‘Senses of the Divine: Aesthetics and Theology’ #universityoftoronto #UofTDefyGravity #lifeatuoft #MyUofT #uoft

📅 Date: April 8, 20206 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍Location: University of Toronto - Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St. George Street, 10th floor, Room JHB 1040 Please RSVP by using the QR code in the flyer or by visiting the following website: uoft.me/white-moss

We would like to congratulate Dr. Irina Sadovina for the translation of Anna Nerkagi’s book ‘White Moss’. Dr. Sadovina is a graduate from our PhD doctoral program. The Jackman Humanities Institute will be hosting a reception in honour of Dr. Sadovina’s achievement.

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be co-sponsoring the 2026 Annual Cinema Studies Graduate Conference! Title: ‘Formations’ 📅 Date: March 6 – 7, 2026 Location: University of Toronto - Innis College For more information, please visit cinema.utoronto.ca/events/formati…

We would like to thank Professor Adhira Mangalagiri (from New York University) for visiting the Centre for Comparative Literature at UofT to workshop a chapter of her new book, 'Stealth Translation at the China-India Border'. It was an amazing day - thank you!

@UofT @UofTNews We are looking forward to the Workshop tomorrow and the Book Talk on Friday! Hope to see you!

The Centre for Comparative Literature is excited to be co-sponsoring a workshop and book talk with Dr. Adhira Mangalagiri. Workshop RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/adhira-manga… Book Talk RSVP: munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/book-tal…

We are looking forward to this event tomorrow!

Upcoming Workshop: ‘Exploring Career Options with an MA/MA CRW in English or an MA in Comparative Literature’ This session is for students in the Complit MA program. Friday February 6 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM UofT, Jackman Humanities Building (JHB), 170 St. George Street, Room: 616