Week 1 of 2026 Immersia, in a flash⚡ What a week it’s been! From workshops and conversations to cultural creativity, there’s been plenty happening during 2026 Immersia. Here’s a glimpse from Week 1. ✨ But we’re not done yet! 👀 Ready for Week 2? Explore the program! immersia.anu.edu.au

🌏Discover more at 2026 Immersia! Over the next two weeks, there are exhibitions, book launches, music, culture and conversations waiting to be explored. Find your faves and be part of 2026 Immersia! immersia.anu.edu.au #Immersia #Immersia2026 #ANU #ANUCommunity #CulturalCelebration

A 4,000-year-old painting. A story of migration. An ancient rock painting in Indonesia is offering new clues about how people moved across Southeast Asia thousands of years ago. Researchers from CHL at @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social are helping uncover the story. l1nq.com/vryq17y

4,000-year-old rock painting in Indonesia offers clues to one of humanity’s greatest migrations

The age of the rock art at Wetar means it could be one of the earliest places outside of Taiwan to document the Austronesian migration.

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Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's greatest health challenges. Join us for the launch of A World of Resistance, the culmination of an Australian Research Council-funded project by Professors Assa Doron and Alex Broom. Launched by Professor Helen Sullivan. chl.anu.edu.au/event/book-l...

Book Launch | A World of Resistance | School of Culture, History & Language

Please join us for this special event celebrating the launch of a landmark title.

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Congratulations to our anthropology PhD candidate Ayesha Masood Chaudhry, who represented @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social at this year's ANU Three-Minute Thesis Grand Final. Read more about her journey at ANU School of Culture, History & Language: chl.anu.edu.au/news/phd-stu... @ouranu.bsky.social

A language is never just a language 🌏 In this episode of Office Hours, Professor Assa Doron shares why language sits at the heart of CHL, home to studies you won't find anywhere else in the southern hemisphere. And what's lost when culture is approached without it. @ouranu.bsky.social

Anna Naupa is the first ni-Vanuatu PhD graduate from ANU. Now she’s also the 1st woman & 1st ni-Vanuatu appointed Director General of the @Melanesian Spearhead Group. A story of kastom roads, diplomacy & leadership. 🌺 chl.anu.edu.au/news/followi... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social

Congrats to CHL's Anna Naupa, the first ni-Vanuatu PhD graduate from ANU, on her appointment as Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). We're so proud of this remarkable and richly deserved achievement! Watch this space for Anna's story, coming soon. 🎉

This week, Dr Sabeena Shaikh joins us to explore how learning Hindi-Urdu opens up a richer way into South Asian culture...from Bollywood and music to literature and beyond.

188 boxes. 9,000 books. One remarkable journey. What began with CHL alumnus Dr Matthew Spriggs' personal library grew into a major new resource for the Vanuatu National Library: chl.anu.edu.au/news/library... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @linguisticsanu.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social

In episode two of Office Hours, Dr Elly Kent reflects on CHL's place within the College of Asia and the Pacific, and how a school helps shape a university from the inside out.

🎉 Congrats to Lucy Gibson, winner of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition (ACT/NT/WA Qualifier), and runner-up Max Martin! Both head to China, Lucy for the global final, Max as observer. Stunning performances of song, ink painting, calligraphy, poetry & more. ANU's first time hosting, what a debut!🇨🇳

Bluesky Post: 🎉 For the first time ever, ANU is hosting the Chinese Bridge Competition! Come watch university students showcase their Chinese speaking skills and cultural talents Date & Time: 23 May 2026 | 9am–12pm Free entry！ Be part of this historic event and cheer for the contestants!

The 2026 Chinese Bridge – 25th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students (Australia Division Regional Final)

Chinese Bridge (汉语桥) is a world-renowned international Chinese language proficiency competition.

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Join Associate Professor Larissa Schneider (ANU) for the next Women in Soil Science–Australia seminar exploring the environmental legacies of mining and colonisation. 🗓️ 27 May 2026 ⏰ 12pm-1pm AEST 📍 Online Register here: events.humanitix.com/women-in-soi...

Women in Soil Science-Australia Seminar Series: Associate Professor Larissa Schneider

Women in Soil Science-Australia Seminar Series: A/Prof Hanabeth Luke

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📣 We're hiring @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social CHL is recruiting a Lecturer (Level B, continuing) in Pacific and Asian History & Indonesian Language. 💰 $121,598–$137,870 + 17% super 📍 Canberra 📅 Closes 11 June 2026 Find out more in the position description: jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/lecture... Apply Now!!

Lecturer - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia

Classification: Academic Level BSalary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm: Full-time, Continuing Position Overview This Lecturer position involves research, teaching an...

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Some of the best conversations happen in office hours. We're launching a new series of the same name, sharing glimpses of life inside the School of Culture, History, and Language. We're starting with Professor Assa Doron. Stay tuned✨

Launched at CHL’s Immersia festival in 2024, Flexible India by Shameem Black continues to gain attention for its sharp and timely exploration of yoga’s place in modern Indian politics.🧘🏽 Listen to Dr Black’s latest conversation on the New Books Network: newbooksnetwork.com/flexible-india

Congratulations to Dr Yun Zhou, whose book The Woman’s Messenger has been named among Ten Outstanding Books of 2025 by the International Bulletin of Mission Research. Her article “Between China and the World: Yu Rizhang and the Chinese YMCA in the 1920s” also appears in an award-winning volume!

From the Nutbush in a rural village in Dali, Yunnan, China to everyday life in local communities, ASIA3220 takes students beyond the classroom — offering immersive experiences where language, culture, and connection come together in meaningful ways. Discover more: chl.anu.edu.au/interview/ru...

What a splash! Reliving every moment of the CHL's New Year Water Festival 🇲🇲✨ Swipe through to see the highlights from our Thingyan celebration, the dancing, the food, the games, and the gorgeous community that made it all happen

Happy International Chinese Language Day. With a history spanning thousands of years, the Chinese language remains one of the world’s oldest writing systems and continues to be widely used today. Learn more about Chinese at ANU: chl.anu.edu.au/language-mod...

Come experience the Myanmar Water Festival (Thingyan) at ANU CHL, live performances, traditional games, and delicious Myanmar food await! Free entry. Everyone is welcome!! 📅 Friday 17 April, 4–6pm 📍 Coombs Tea Room, HC Coombs Building, ANU

From a broken bus in the steppe to a warm welcome in a local ger, Flynn’s experience in Mongolia was shaped by moments he never expected. Beyond the classroom, it came to life through generosity, curiosity, and connection. Read Flynn’s story here: chl.anu.edu.au/news/when-la...

Across languages, across cultures 📚 The Other Side of the Mirror explores Dream of the Red Chamber across the Pacific Rim. 🗓 Date: 8 & 9 April ⏰ Time: 9am-5pm 📍 Venue: CIW Seminar Room, China in the World, Building 188, Acton, ANU No rego needed—just turn up! chl.anu.edu.au/event/other-...

Eid Mubarak 🌙from the ANU School of Culture, History & Language! Wishing everyone celebrating a day of joy, reflection, and connection.

January’s CHL Crosscurrents is live 🌏 Highlights include a feature on the Year of the Fire Horse, our summer scholars, student reflections from Mongolia, and news on languages at ANU. Check it out here: mailchi.mp/8972425cdeaa...

A huge win for ANU researchers! A CHL + CAP team has been recognised by Archaeology Magazine as making one of the Top 10 Discoveries of 2025. A global spotlight on a phenomenal collaboration! archaeology.org/issues/janua...

Top 10 Discoveries of 2025 - Oldest Mummified People - Archaeology Magazine - January/February 2026

Southern China and Southeast Asia

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Gers on distant hills, horses crossing the road, and kindness offered at every stop. One student’s story brings Mongolia’s wide-open landscapes to life. chl.anu.edu.au/interview/jo... @ouranu.bsky.social @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social

A Journey Across the Steppe: Discovering Mongolia Through Language and Land | School of Culture, History & Language

Student experiences in Mongolia...

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Australia can’t afford to lose its Indonesian-language expertise — but programs are disappearing nationwide. Dr Elly Kent explains why this is a strategic risk: chl.anu.edu.au/news/preserv... @anu-asiapacific.bsky.social @helencsullivan.bsky.social @ouranu.bsky.social @ellykent.bsky.social

From Tasmania → Canberra → Hangzhou 🎒 — meet Alexander Munro, ANU student turned China-bound Year in Asia scholar. Explore his hopes: language, culture, and history. Read more 👇 chl.anu.edu.au/interview/ta... #ANU #YearInAsia #StudyAbroad #China #StudentJourney

Tasmania. Canberra. Next Stop: Hangzhou | School of Culture, History & Language

Getting Ready for a Year in Asia

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