Island studies, also known as Nissology, ^[1] is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to analyzing Islands. ^{[2] [3] [4]} Island studies examines the relationship between islands and islanders. ^{[5] [6]}

International Small Island Studies Association hosted the first Island Studies Conference in 1986 at Vancouver Island. ^[7] Small Islands Information Network became one of the first places for researchers of island studies to connect. ^[7] Island researchers examine the relationship between Islands and geographic isolation and climate change. ^[8] In the mid-1980s, Island Studies started developing as an independent academic field. ^[1] In 1992, Island scholars met at the University of Prince Edward Island at the newly established Institute of Island Studies to discuss islands. ^[1] Island Studies include sociology, geology, history, political science, and philosophy. ^[1] Island Studies looks at the diversity and dynamic nature of islands and islanders. ^[3]

• Master of Arts in Island Studies is offered at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada. ^[9] The program has three streams, International Relations (Island Studies) and Island Public Policy, Island Tourism, and Sustainable Island Communities. ^[9] Island Studies is also a minor at the University of Prince Edward Island. ^[2]
• Master of Literature in Island Studies is a program at the University of the Highlands and Islands. ^[10] The program is managed by the Institute for Northern Studies at the university. ^[11]

• The Institute of Island Studies and the Island Studies Press located at the University of Prince Edward Island. ^{[12] [13]} Dr. Laurie Brinklow is the chair of the Institute of Island Studies. ^[14]
• UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability is located at the University of Prince Edward Island. ^[15] It is a partnership between the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Malta, and UNESCO. ^[15] Dr. Jean Mitchell is the current chair of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability. ^{[16] [17]} The chair was launched in 2016 with Dr. James Randall, and Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino as co-chairs. ^{[18] [19]}
• Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi is a center for island studies with a specialization in Pacific Islands. ^[20] It publishes a journal called The Contemporary Pacific. ^{[20] [21]}
• Island Institute was established in 1983 by Peter Ralston and Philip Conkling in Maine to study the islands in the state. ^[22]
• The International Scientific Council for Island Development was established in 1989 with support from UNESCO. ^[23] It is based and registered in France. ^[23]
• The OPRI Centre for Island Studies is managed by the Ocean Policy Research Institute in Japan. ^[24]
• The Scottish Centre for Island Studies based in the University of the West of Scotland. ^[25]

• The Island Studies Press has been publishing the Island Studies Journal since 2006. ^[26] The journal has 27 on the H-index. ^[27]
• Shima is a journal published by the Southern Cross University. ^{[28] [7]} It was established by Dr Phil Hayward. ^[7]
• International Journal of Island Affairs was a journal that published from 1992 to 2012 by the International Scientific Council for Island Development. ^[29]
• World Environment and Island Studies is a journal published by the World Association for Island Studies and World Environment and Island Institute, Jeju National University in South Korea. ^[30]

• The International Small Island Studies Association holds conferences on topics related to Island Studies around the world. ^[31]
• Small Island Cultures Research Initiative was established in 2004 to develop research ties between researchers working on small island based communities. ^[32] It was founded by Danny Long and Philip Hayward. ^[32]