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Laurie Brinklow is an Assistant Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island, affiliated with the Institute of Island Studies, where she serves as Chair of the Executive Committee and Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) and the Undergraduate Island Studies Minor. She plays a central role in advancing island scholarship globally through teaching, research, and leadership.
Her research centers on islandness, island identity, climate resilience, and the interplay between art and geography. She explores how place, story, and cultural expression shape island communities, with a particular focus on narrative, knowledge mobilization, and environmental policy. Her work bridges humanities, geography, and public engagement.
The recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining geography, environmental studies, cultural anthropology, and the arts, with recurring themes of isolation, resilience, storytelling, and sustainability. Many works involve international collaboration, reflecting her commitment to global island knowledge networks.
Scientific Awards:
- Hessian Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Sessional Instructor (2018)
- Prince Edward Island Book Award for Poetry (2022)
Laurie Brinklow actively mentors students in the MAIS program and leads major academic initiatives such as the Island Studies: A Global Classroom project, which fosters international collaboration among island scholars. She has secured research support through institutional and collaborative grants, particularly in the areas of climate resilience and knowledge mobilization. Her leadership extends to conferences, policy documents, and public engagement efforts.
She is deeply involved in academic and community-based labs and teams, including the North Atlantic Forum, the International Small Islands Studies Association (ISISA), and the University of Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance partnership. These networks support collaborative research on island resilience, governance, and sustainable futures.
