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Dr. Wendy Roy is the Bateman Professor of English at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Canadian literature with a focus on gender, culture, and apocalyptic/dystopian narratives. Her research explores Canadian women's writing, particularly through SSHRC-funded projects like *Women of the Apocalypse* and *The Next Instalment*. She holds academic leadership roles, including past presidency of the Association for Canadian and Quebec Literatures and advisory board membership for *Studies in Canadian Literature*. Roy has authored books such as *The Next Instalment* (2019) and *Maps of Difference* (2005), and co-edited *Listening Up, Writing Down* (2012). She has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2016 Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching. Her work bridges literary analysis, cultural studies, and pedagogical innovation, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate mentorship.
Research Interests: Her studies center on apocalyptic/dystopian fiction, serial narratives, travel writing, and feminist literary analysis. Recent projects investigate Canadian women’s responses to global crises through speculative fiction. She also examines adaptations of classic texts like *Anne of Green Gables* and explores intersections of oral, written, and visual cultural forms.
Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including analyses of Margaret Atwood, Carol Shields, and L.M. Montgomery. Upcoming publications include *ReVisions: Speculating in Literature and Film in Canada* (2025), a collection examining speculative Canadian narratives.
Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses in Canadian literature, fiction, and drama. Supervised numerous MA and PhD students on topics like dystopian novels, Indigenous presence in modernist fiction, and comic book nationalism. Mentorship includes international scholars and collaborative projects, such as the 20/21 Vision conference.
Honors: Finalist for Saskatchewan Book Awards and Literary Encyclopedia prizes. Active in professional organizations, fostering academic discourse and public engagement through conferences and edited volumes.
