Our Structure

The Institute of Island Studies is a research and public policy institute based at the University of Prince Edward Island focusing on the culture, environment, and economy of small islands around the world, with an emphasis on Prince Edward Island. LEARN MORE

Led by the Institute of Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island and supported by various other universities and organizations, this Chair works to establish and expand academic and research programmes on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs). VISIT WEBSITE

The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program at the University of Prince Edward Island is unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. In addition to the long-running Thesis program, there are now three course/work-study stream options: Island Tourism, Sustainable Island Communities, and International Relations & Island Public Policy. LEARN MORE

The Island Studies Press (ISP) is the publishing arm of Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. ISP produces scholarly books for a popular audience as well as poetry, literary non-fiction, and drama, dealing with aspects of the culture and environment of Prince Edward Island and beyond. VISIT WEBSITE