Perrine Lara

Perrine Lara is a contractual doctoral student and lecturer at Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and the Department of English-Speaking World Studies. She teaches British civilization, language, and project-based oral support, and is actively engaged in research on Welsh and Scottish independence movements since the 1960s.

Her research interests focus on British civilization in the 20th and 21st centuries, with particular emphasis on Scotland, Wales, nationalism, political parties such as Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National Party (SNP), and social movements. She explores how devolution has acted as a catalyst for nationalist sentiment and political change within the UK, analyzing the interplay between cultural movements and formal political institutions. Her work adopts a comparative framework to assess the divergent trajectories of independence movements in Wales and Scotland.

The trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on constitutional change, political nationalism, and the evolution of devolved governance in the UK. Her articles examine historical developments, party transitions, and the broader implications of devolution for the future of the United Kingdom. She frequently presents her work at academic conferences and public science events, demonstrating a commitment to both scholarly and public engagement.

Perrine Lara has taken on academic responsibilities, serving as co-representative of CAS doctoral students for the 2025–2026 term and organizing the CAS Young Researchers Study Day “Discorde” in April 2025. She has presented her research at various institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and Lycée Saint-Sernin. While no formal grants or awards are listed in the provided texts, her active participation in research dissemination and academic service highlights her growing role in the scholarly community.

She is involved in organizing scientific events through the CAS, particularly aimed at supporting early-career researchers. Her work is conducted within the Center for Anglophone Studies, a research unit dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of English-speaking cultures, where she contributes to collaborative research and academic outreach.