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Admission Applications Now Open! Applications open October 1 and the deadline to apply is January 8, 2026. 
Theory Sessions presents Dr. Allan Pero on "Squirming Facts, Squamous Minds: Psychoanalysis and Chance", Friday October 10.
Speaker Series presents Dr. Peter Szendy on "Pneumatopolitics: Respiring and Conspiring Conspiracy", Tuesday, October 21.
recognized seven 深夜福利站 scholars for their outstanding contributions to the arts, humanities and sciences, including our very own Dr. Joel Faflak.
New collaborative specialization! The Theory Centre has become a member of the , and Theory students are now able to add this on to their program and degree. For information on the requirements and benefits, see .
Brendan Brown has published two papers, "" and "."
Recent books by alumni:
Megan Sherritt’s , Palgrave, 2024.
Jeremy Smith’s translation of , Edinburgh University Press, 2025.
Dates & Deadlines
- October 10
Theory Session: Squirming Facts, Squamous Minds: Psychoanalysis and Chance - October 13
Thanksgiving Monday - university closed - October 16
Workshop on podcasting with David Guignion - October 21
Speaker Series: Peter Szendy on "Pneumatopolitics: Respiring and Conspiring Conspiracy" - October 24
Qualifying Examination info session - October 30
PhD Public Lecture: Douglas Ord - November 3
PhD public Lecture: Alexandra Lepine - November 3-7
Fall Reading Week
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