Congratulations to our Asian Studies faculty members on receiving SSHRC grants for their projects: Dr. Joshua Mostow, Dr. Christopher Rea, Dr. Alexandra Hoffmann, and Dr. Colleen Laird!

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Congrats to all the Faculty of Arts researchers who received funding from @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca's Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Grants! 👏 Read more about each of these research projects, spanning topics from AI to sustainability to social change ⬇️

Join us for a special free screening of Interfuit, a short film from filmmaker Shun Arima, followed by a short panel discussion and Q&A about the film. August 27th @ 7:00pm Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts RSVP now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/interfuit-...

Interfuit: Mourning and Technology in a Near-Future Japan

A film and public discussion exploring how design and technology could reshape funerals, mourning, and remembrance in near-future Japan.

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We're proud to announce that Dr. Helena Wu has been promoted to Associate Professor, effective July 1! Dr. Wu is dedicated to developing interdisciplinary approaches to narratives and cultural discourse, especially within the realm of Hong Kong literature, cinema and culture.

Our Associate Professor Sebastian Prange was recently interviewed by Radio Australia on the history of pepper! Part of a series on the culture of food, the program "A Daily Grind: The Story of Pepper" examines pepper's origins, trade, and role in the making of the modern world. ab.co/4zgwpHj

A daily grind — The story of pepper - ABC listen

While pepper is now ever-present on dining tables around the world, there was a time when this unassuming dried fruit was one of the most valuable commodities on Earth. Its trade changed the course…

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“Beautifully written, this book is a lively and engaging rendition of a challenging medieval text...a lasting and unique contribution to the existing literature.” Shadaab Rahemtulla, The University of Edinburgh Read more: https://bit.ly/4npnFJn #ReligiousStudies #Theology

Our associate professor Dr. Nesrine Basheer served as Canada's lead researcher on the Study of Arabic Language Programs! The report draws on data from 200+ K–12 Arabic language programs across six countries and examines policy frameworks, program structures, and teaching practices.

Study of Arabic Language Programs

The SALP collects comparable data on Arabic language programs in Canada, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States to provide a comprehensive view on Arabic teaching and…

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“This engaging translation is a breath of fresh air that reveals the dynamic spirit of classical Muslim thought. Compelling reading for students and specialists alike.” Ebrahim Moosa, University of Notre Dame Discover this title: https://bit.ly/4npnFJn #Philosophy #MuslimHistory

We're proud to announce that Dr. Hessam Dehghani has been promoted to Associate Professor, effective July 1! Dr. Dehghani has led the Persian Language Program since 2021 and has been committed to curriculum innovation and community-building initiatives.

We're proud to announce that Dr. Nesrine Basheer has been promoted to Associate Professor, effective July 1! Dr. Basheer spearheads our Arabic language program and is actively involved in fostering discussions and knowledge exchange between other teachers of Arabic as a second language.

Congratulations to our Nepali instructor, Binod Shrestha and associate faculty member, Dr. Mark Turin on the launch of "Introduction to the Nepali Language", a free Open Educational Resource, in collaboration with Salina Dolmo Lama, a Nepali graduate student at UBC! pressbooks.bccampus.ca/nepali/

Introduction to the Nepali Language

Introduction to the Nepali Language is a free, open-access textbook for learners, educators, community organizations, and heritage speakers interested in studying Nepali. Developed at the University o...

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Congratulations to our Professor/Department Head, Sharalyn Orbaugh, who received the Dean of Arts Award! Dr. Orbaugh was honoured for nearly three decades of teaching and her leadership as Head, and chose to accept the award in the name of Professor Emerita Dr. Tineke Hellwig. bit.ly/49PsztP

Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh Receives Dean of Arts Award Alongside Dr. Tineke Hellwig - Department of Asian Studies

Our Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Popular Culture and Department Head, Sharalyn Orbaugh, was appointed as one of two 2026 recipients of the Dean of Arts Award. The award was given in the...

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Last week we celebrated Arts faculty members making an impact with their excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative practice. Congratulations to this year's Dean's Award honourees! 👏 Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/celebra...

Join renowned human rights lawyer, respected professor, award-winning author, celebrated human rights lawyer, and dignified activist Noura Erakat on June 1 for a conversation on our collective futures considering Palestinian justice and freedom. bit.ly/4fedqG2 @ccms-sfu.bsky.social

Building the World Anew: An Evening with Noura Erakat (Edward W. Said Memorial Lecture) - Chan Centre

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Join us in-person at Robson Square on Thursday, May 21 as Dr. Shaahin Pishbin discusses what it meant to be “Iranian” before the rise of the modern nation of Iran. asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

Iranians before Iran: Identity and the Safavid Diaspora in Mughal India - Department of Asian Studies

The Alireza Ahmadian Lecture in Iranian and Persianate Studies presents: Iranians before Iran: Identity and the Safavid Diaspora in Mughal India on May 21, 2026. What did it mean to be “Iranian” befor...

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Our Assistant Professor Pasang Yangjee Sherpa was invited by the BC First Nations to present her co-authored report which advocates for the inclusion of Indigenous people in global climate science and policy processes given their holistic understanding of the climate crisis. bit.ly/4tqGeyp

Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa at the BC First Nations Climate Summit and Carbon Brief - Department of Asian Studies

The BC First Nations invited Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa to present the co-authored report she led, “Recommendations for the Ethical and Equitable Engagements of Indigenous Knowledge Systems within the ...

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Congratulations to our Sanskrit lecturer Janet Um on being a recipient of the AMS UDL Champions Award! Dr. Um was recognized for her Students as Partners work bridging heritage and non-heritage Sanskrit learners and applying Universal Design Learning principles to improve SANS 300. buff.ly/KsbMRtH

Submit your paper proposals that explore Pure Land Buddhism in relation to the “Great Earth,” broadly understood, by May 15. Contributions engaging with any geographical region, historical period, or methodological approach are welcome. Learn more:

Tomorrow, join Dr. Christina Laffin for a conversation with Kanako Nishi and book translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss what the translation of Nishi’s bestselling novel, Sakura, means in the context of the rising popularity of Japanese fiction among English readers. bit.ly/4mgatpW

Join the 2026 CMS Migration & Integration Conference for a full day of engaging panels, discussions, and networking opportunities.

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Registrations are now open for the 2026 CMS Migration & Inclusion Conference! 📅 April 27, 2026, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM PST 📍 Liu Institute for Global Issues, xʷθəθiqətəm (Place of Many Trees), UBC Vancouver, Canada 🔗 Full details and registration: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Join us April 24th for a workshop on “infrastructural biography” as a research method for examining infrastructure in its social, environmental, political, economic, and material contexts. Lunch will be served and work will be pre-circulated. RSVP by end of day April 20 if you plan to attend.

Explore the poetry, film, letters, interviews, and prose of Forugh Farrokhzad with Dr. Farzaneh Milani on Saturday, April 18 at UBC Robson Square! See how Farrokhzad expanded Iran’s literary language, reach, and imaginative boundaries. asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

Between Dusk and Dawn: Forugh Farrokhzad and the Art of Living in Between - Department of Asian Studies

The Alireza Ahmadian Lecture in Iranian and Persianate Studies presents: Between Dusk and Dawn: Forugh Farrokhzad and the Art of Living in Between on April 18, 2026. This presentation brings together ...

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🗓️ Apr 1 | 12–1:30 PM | IKBLC, Dodson Room (302) How do street markets shape — and survive — city life? Dr. Maurizio Marinelli (@ucl.ac.uk) explores urban mobility, migration & community resilience in London & Hong Kong. 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Learn more about how the Collaborative Digital Heritage Studio (CoDHerS)—founded by our assistant professor Dr. Aynur Kadir—works with communities to document and strengthen endangered languages!

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Cultural knowledge can be lost faster than we realize 🌍 The Collaborative Digital Heritage Studio (CoDHerS) helps Indigenous and minoritized communities resist these changes in an ethical, digital, and collaborative way. @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/in-comm...

UBC graduate students — are you engaged in policy-related research on Canada–Asia relations? Apply for the new Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy by April 2!

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The Institute of Asian Research announces the Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy. Two $7,500 prizes will be awarded to outstanding graduate students, apply by Apr 2 https://f.mtr.cool/rqvbvcazou

Join us tomorrow, March 26 for the Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture, and Friday, March 27 for the Wat Lecture Research Seminar. Celebrate 10 years of our Cantonese Language Program with linguists Virginia Yip and Stephen Matthews!

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On Mar 26-27, join us for the 25/26 Wat Lecture with Drs. Virginia Yip (CUHK) and Stephen Matthews (HKU) as they share how the future of Cantonese linguistic and cultural heritage relies on children and examine the language development of monolingual vs. bilingual children.

The CMS Mobilities research group invites you to a talk by Prof. Wanning Sun on March 16 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in C.K. Choi 351, examining Chinese-language media, transnational platforms, and political belonging among PRC immigrants in Australia. 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Discover how marriage, race, and geopolitics intersect in Reform-era China. Join us for a conversation on Post-Soviet Brides in the China Dream with Prof. Elena Barabantseva (@manchester.ac.uk). 📅 March 12 | 11:00–12:30 PM 📍 Buchanan Tower, Room 225 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

On Friday, March 13 at 11am, join our Assistant Professor Pasang Yangjee Sherpa and scholars Mabel Gergan and Arvind Kumar as they explore critical questions around Indigeneity, caste, race, and decolonial thought in South Asia. Join in-person or online via Zoom at this link: bit.ly/4lnjcpQ

Discover how the movement of Buddhist ideas, art, and individuals shaped and contributed to a richly connected Global Asia across two millennia! Join us in-person or online on March 11 from 5pm for the next Yin‑Cheng Distinguished Lecture, featuring Dr. Tansen Sen.

From the Ground Up: Buddhism and East Asian Religions

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Drawing upon their individual and collaborative research, Dr. Shneiderman and Dr. Baniya explore how European funding is flowing into Nepal, while young people are flowing out of the country through labour migration to global locations including Europe. Lunch will be served. RSVP on our website!

Discover the key role theater and performance played in suturing identity in global Chinese theatre in the 1980s! Join Dr. Wah-Guan Lim for his talk on Tuesday, March 10 at room 604 of the Asian Centre.

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