Cambridge United States Studies Network (USN)

Map of the United States with map pins on different cities.

The University of Cambridge is one of the most important centres for the study of the United States outside the US. 

Dozens of faculty members work mostly or entirely on US topics, or on topics which incorporate US empirical cases and theory, along with dozens more postdoctoral researchers and more than a hundred postgraduate students across multiple faculties and departments.


The Cambridge United States Studies Network (USN) connects Cambridge scholars working on the United States as an empirical and theoretical site across faculties, departments and schools. While we are headquartered in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the network encourages communication and collaboration between any Cambridge researcher focusing largely or in part on US topics. The network’s initial ambition is to encourage better coordination and awareness of existing events and initiatives, and then to facilitate new collaborations on research and public engagement across and beyond the University. 

Follow this link to complete the USN Membership registration form.

Join The United States of America at 250 Conference (29 May 2026).

Mailing Lists

To receive notices about upcoming events and activities: Join the Internal mailing list

For public events and announcements: email USNetwork@admin.cam.ac.uk to join the Public Announcements mailing list.