Nathalie Duclos is a Professor at the Department of English-Speaking World Studies (DEMA), University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, and a key figure in the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She has been a lecturer since 2004 and was promoted to Professor in 2017. She co-directs the CAS and leads research on British and Scottish political studies, particularly focusing on devolution, independence movements, and constitutional change. Her educational background includes the External English Aggregation (1998) and a Doctorate (2003) on the New Scottish Autonomy, followed by a Habilitation to Supervise Research (2015) on Contemporary Scotland as a distinct political entity. She has held numerous leadership roles, including elected advisor in DEMA, member and former President of the CSQ, and co-leader of the CAS research axis 'Crises and Reconfigurations' (2021–2026). Her research centers on British and Scottish political studies, with a focus on devolution, autonomy, and independence movements in Scotland and Wales. She explores the ideological and strategic dimensions of separatism, the impact of Brexit on UK constitutional dynamics, and the evolution of political parties in the British Isles. Her work combines historical analysis with contemporary political inquiry. Her recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in analyzing Scottish independence, devolution, and Brexit. The articles and chapters consistently address themes of national identity, political autonomy, and constitutional change, often comparing developments across the UK’s devolved nations. Her work appears in academic journals, edited volumes, and scientific blogs, demonstrating both scholarly rigor and public engagement. President of the French Society for Scottish Studies (SFEE) since 2023 Former Vice-President and Treasurer of SFEE HCERES expert since 2018 Former member of the editorial board of Miranda (2009–2021) Member of the editorial board of Caliban since 2014 Chair of the SAES/AFEA Book Prize Jury (2021–2022) Nathalie Duclos actively supervises PhD students in Scottish civilization, including research on Scottish and Welsh independence movements, 18th–19th century Scottish settlers in Tobago, and the Scottish National Party’s relations with Northern Europe. She co-directs the WISE Connections seminar (Wales-Ireland-Scotland-England) and has led collaborative research cycles with other French universities. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She is affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), a research laboratory focused on Anglophone cultures, where she contributes to multiple research axes and seminars. Her work bridges academic research and public policy discourse, especially through her blog posts and participation in national and international academic networks.
