The Chinese Language Program New Series: “Our Online Life”
This past year has been unpredictable and challenging, to say the least. We have all had to adjust differently to numerous aspects of our life, including online learning. The Chinese Language Program decided to start a series on their Instagram called “Our Online Life,” a lighthearted take on the expectations vs. reality of our new online […]
Faculty Spotlight with Hessam Dehghani and Zhaokun Xin
To help us to get 2021 off to a flying start, we wanted to introduce our two newest faculty members in Asian Studies! Hessam Dehghani is our new Assistant Professor of Teaching (Persian Language and Culture); and Zhaokun Xin is our newest Lecturer in Chinese Language.
Alireza Ahmadian Lecture Dates Announced for Term 2, 2021!
Announcing our incredible lineup of Alireza Ahmadian Lectures for Term 2! They will all be held virtually over Zoom, and individual dates, times, titles and presenter names can all be found in the graphic below.
Jinhua Chen Inducted into Royal Society of Canada
On December 2, scholars from across the university, as well as members of the community beyond UBC, gathered online to celebrate Dr. Jinhua Chen’s election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Retired Asian Studies Professor Florence Yeh Chia-ying Featured in New Documentary
Until 2012, Professor Florence Yeh Chia-ying was UBC Asian Studies Department’s only female full professor. Now aged ninety-six, she is the subject of a brand-new feature documentary which opened in Shanghai and premiered nationwide on October 16.
We’re Hiring! 2020 Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Hong Kong Studies
Applicants are invited for an appointment to a SSHRC Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Hong Kong Studies with a focus on literary, visual, and/or popular culture, starting July 1 2021. Click image to see the full job posting.
2019/20 Lecturers of the Year Announced
Asian Studies is delighted to announce Li-jung Lee and Gurinder Mann as our 2019/20 Lecturers of the Year.
Celebrating the Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Iranian and Persianate Studies
On behalf of the Faculty of Arts, it is a pleasure to bring news that the Ahmadian family and friends have provided funding to support the Department of Asian Studies annual Lectures in Iranian and Persianate Studies. This generous gift will see these important academic and community engagement events fully supported through to the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Asian Studies Professor Oberoi’s Writings Featured in New Book
University of Chicago Press recently published Professor Laurie Patton’s book, Who Owns Religion? Scholars And Their Publics in the Late Twentieth Centuries, which includes references to writings by Asian Studies Professor Harjot Oberoi (South Asian Social and Religious History).
Jinhua Chen Announced as an RSC Fellow for 2020!
Congratulations to Professor Jinhua Chen, who has just been announced as a Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellow for the incoming academic year!