Asian Studies

New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies

New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies

Course registration for the 2025/26 Winter Session is coming up soon. Explore a list of new courses (or rare revivals!) offered by the Department of Asian Studies this session. No prerequisites are required, and courses are open to all UBC students across disciplines. Race and Ethnicity in Japanese Literature and Film (ASIA 316) Offered in […]

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Alice Li

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Alice Li

Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you’ve come to the right place! In this year’s Alumni Features series, Beyond the Books, join us in exploring career possibilities and advice from folks […]

UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Graduates Yearbook

UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Graduates Yearbook

Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025!

Dr. Colleen Laird awarded SSHRC Connection Grant

Dr. Colleen Laird awarded SSHRC Connection Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Colleen Laird, Assistant Professor of Japanese Film, for receiving a SSHRC Connection Grant for “Reframing the Argument: Videographic Criticism as Graduate Research Practice” Collaboration! SSHRC Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives in the social sciences and humanities. “Reframing the Argument” is a collaboration between the […]

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Aydin Quach

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Aydin Quach

Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you’ve come to the right place! In this year’s Alumni Features series, Beyond the Books, join us in exploring career possibilities and advice from folks […]

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Christine Park

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Christine Park

Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you’ve come to the right place! In this year’s Alumni Features series, Beyond the Books, join us in exploring career possibilities and advice from folks […]

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Gabriel Lee

Beyond the Books – Alumni Insights with Gabriel Lee

Whether you have already locked in an internship, are still cranking out applications, or are hoping to get a peek into the places your Asian Studies degree can take you, you’ve come to the right place! In this year’s Alumni Features series, Beyond the Books, join us in exploring career possibilities and advice from folks […]

Event Highlights on Mushroom Identification and Basket Weaving Workshops

Event Highlights on Mushroom Identification and Basket Weaving Workshops

In October 2024, the Sustainability Initiative Committee hosted a Mushroom Identification Workshop at Renfrew Ravine, the only natural park with a creek in Vancouver. As we learned how to identify fungi while walking through the ravine, we also reflected on how we can participate in a culture of sustainability given UBC’s commitments to food systems […]

8 Asian Studies Courses to take in Summer 2025

8 Asian Studies Courses to take in Summer 2025

Explore a list of new courses offered by the Department of Asian Studies for the 2024/2025 Winter Session.

UBC Cantonese Language Program celebrates Lunar New Year 2025

UBC Cantonese Language Program celebrates Lunar New Year 2025

UBC Botanical Garden hosted a vibrant Lunar New Year Market on January 25 and 26, serving as a pre-celebration for the Year of the Snake. The market offered an exciting blend of cultural experiences, with a variety of booths, activities, and performances that highlighted the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year. One of the […]