Canadian Center for Iranian Studies

Canadian Center for Iranian Studies is an independent and nonpartisan research hub based in Toronto Canada, working with researchers from York University as well as other Institutions in North America and Europe. CCIS invites researchers, academicians, writers, and intellectuals to join the initiative.

What we do

The Center coordinates research and public programming across conferences, publications, workshops, and outreach.

Conferences

Scholarly meetings on Iran, the Middle East, and Persianate regions.

Publications

Research papers, essays, and editorial projects from affiliated scholars.

Workshops

Discussion sessions open to students and the wider public.

Outreach

Public programs that share knowledge beyond the academy.

Mission

The mission of the Canadian Center for Iranian Studies (CCIS) is to launch and coordinate a variety of research and outreach activities to explore the history, arts, society, environment, new technology, philosophy, and politics related to Iran and those regions historically influenced by the Persian language and culture in the Middle East and Central Asia. The activities of the Center include conferences, publications, and workshops.

Research subjects outside the Asian and Middle Eastern regions may also be considered within the research area of the Centre.

Objectives

The Center promotes conferences, research projects, and publications by Iranians and international scholars about Iran and regions historically influenced by the Persian language and culture in the Middle East and Central Asia.

The Center also serves as the focal point for public discussion and disseminating knowledge about Iran. Publications are reserved for scholars; however, workshops and discussion sessions are, for most of the time, open to the public, including university and college students.

Currently, the Center has no transferable credits to offer.

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