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Meet our team of doctoral researchers from across Central Europe!
Located at the heart of the beautiful University of Alberta North Campus
The Wirth Institute is Canada’s premiere centre for Austrian and Central European Studies — advancing academic research, fostering cultural exchange, and supporting a vibrant community of scholars, artists, and institutions across Canada, Central Europe, and beyond.
The Wirth Institute champions rigorous, interdisciplinary research across the humanities and social sciences. Equally committed to public engagement, we host lectures, cultural events, and community initiatives that foster broader understanding of Central European history, politics, and culture, working to elevate the profile of Central European Studies in Canada and beyond.