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Cathryn Spence is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph. Her academic focus encompasses Scottish Women’s Gender History, with particular emphasis on economic and social history during the Late Medieval and Early Modern periods. Her research explores how gender and socioeconomic status influenced interactions within economic relationships in Early Modern Western Europe. She is involved in several ongoing research projects, including an examination of credit relationships among Early Modern Scottish families and the role of neighbourliness in pre-modern Scottish towns, supported by an SSHRC Insight Grant. Spence has a strong record of scholarly contributions, having published multiple books and articles, with her work being recognized through various awards, including the Women’s History Network Book Prize. Her teaching and research have significantly advanced the understanding of women’s roles in historical economic frameworks, particularly in Scottish contexts.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada
Teaching and research in History focusing on gender and economic history.
Vancouver Island University • Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Taught history courses and mentored students.
Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada
Engaged in teaching and research in gender history.
University of New Brunswick, Saint John • Saint John, NB, Canada
Focused on gender studies and historical research.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada
Conducted research supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council fellowship.
University of Keele • Keele, England
Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions.
Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada
Taught undergraduate history courses.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Coordinated Master’s course activities.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).