Announcements

UBC Asian Studies Class of 2023 Fall Graduates Yearbook

UBC Asian Studies Class of 2023 Fall Graduates Yearbook

Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2023 Fall!

Dr. Sunera Thobani named a Distinguished University Scholar

Dr. Sunera Thobani named a Distinguished University Scholar

Congratulations to Dr. Sunera Thobani on being named a Distinguished University Scholar at UBC for 2023!

Meet the 2022/2023 Lecturers of the Year

Meet the 2022/2023 Lecturers of the Year

This year it is with great pleasure that we announce Michiko Suzuki and Mingzhu Lu as our 2022/2023 Lecturers of The Year.

New Publication of Hindi and Urdu Poetry by Gurinder Mann

New Publication of Hindi and Urdu Poetry by Gurinder Mann

Congratulations to Gurinder Mann, our Lecturer in Punjabi Language and Culture, on his new publication Khiyaalon Ka Savera (The Morning of Thoughts)!   Khiyaalon Ka Savera (The Morning of Thoughts) is a book of Hindi and Urdu poetry, written in the Devanagari (Hindi) script. The poems refer to diverse subjects, and use a variety of […]

Welcome the New Asian Studies Faculty for 2023/24!

Welcome the New Asian Studies Faculty for 2023/24!

With another academic year upon us, we’re excited to welcome new members to our Asian Studies family!

Dr. Christopher Rea discusses bias in research in a recently released podcast
JAPN students excel in the 34th Canadian National Japanese Speech Contest

JAPN students excel in the 34th Canadian National Japanese Speech Contest

Four JAPN students represented British Columbia at the 34th Canadian National Japanese Speech Contest at Japan Foundation, Toronto and left their audience impressed by their performance.

UBC Asian Studies Class of 2023 Graduates Yearbook

UBC Asian Studies Class of 2023 Graduates Yearbook

Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2023!

Dr. Christopher Rea receives UBC Killam Research Prize
Summer 2023 language courses in Nepali, Tibetan and Sanskrit now open to non-UBC students

Summer 2023 language courses in Nepali, Tibetan and Sanskrit now open to non-UBC students

Course registration is now open for 2023 Summer Session. If you are a student of other institution or a lifelong learner, explore our list of language courses open to you offered by the Department of Asian Studies.