Dr. Cathryn Spence

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in History focusing on gender and economic history.

Professor

— Present

Vancouver Island University • Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Taught history courses and mentored students.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research in gender history.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of New Brunswick, Saint John • Saint John, NB, Canada

Focused on gender studies and historical research.

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Conducted research supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council fellowship.

Teaching Fellow

— Present

University of Keele • Keele, England

Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions.

Course Instructor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Taught undergraduate history courses.

MSc Course Organiser

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Coordinated Master’s course activities.

Awards

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University Research Excellence Award

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SSHRC Insight Grant

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SSHRC, Connections Grant (Co-applicant)

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Gather Grant

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Time Award

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Research Creative Activity Award

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Women’s History Network Book Prize

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Research Grant, Catholic Record Society

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Research Grant, David Rogers Fund

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Research Grant, Strathmartine Trust

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Research Grant, Society Antiquaries Scotland

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SSHRC, Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Postgraduate Prize, Scottish History Society

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Jeremiah Dalziel Prize British History

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Women’s History Scotland Essay Prize

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Jenny Balston Scholarship

2006-09-01

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).