August 13, 2026 The Update is a regular roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our students, faculty and staff. |
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Top Stories • In the Media • Upcoming Events • Asian Library News • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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Congratulations to Dr. Helena Wu on Promotion to Associate Professor We're proud to announce that Dr. Helena Wu has been promoted to Associate Professor, effective July 1! As Canada Research Chair in Hong Kong Studies and convenor of UBC's Hong Kong Studies Initiative, Dr. Wu is dedicated to developing interdisciplinary approaches to narratives and cultural discourse, especially within the realm of Hong Kong literature, cinema and culture. She also co-founded the Asian Independent Cinema Showcase to foster community, cultivate cross-cultural understanding, and spotlight stories told by Asian filmmakers. |
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Dr. Sebastian Prange speaks on the role pepper has played throughout history 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" explores the ancient and modern history of pepper, examining its origins, trade, and role in the making of the modern world. The interview draws on Dr. Prange's book Monsoon Islam: Trade and Faith on the Medieval Malabar Coast, which traces the spice trade across the medieval Indian Ocean world. Back to top |
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New Books at the Asian Library Explore all the new titles that were added to the Asian Library collections last month and are available now. |
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Call for Entries: The 57th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards The Korea Times is inviting translators from around the world to participate in the 57th Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards. The annual competition awards English translations of works of contemporary Korean literature in two categories: fiction and poetry. Winners will receive a grand prize of 7 million won in fiction or 4 million won in poetry. Submit your entry by August 31. Call for Applications: Visiting Scholar Scheme in Modern China Studies 2027 The Institute of Chinese Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) invites scholars in the field of modern and contemporary Chinese studies to visit and conduct research at CUHK for a period of two to three months during the academic year. The visiting scheme allows scholars from various academic disciplines to engage in independent research projects pertaining to modern China studies. Scholars will have access to a wide range of archival resources on modern and contemporary China collected by the CUHK Library. Deadline for applications is October 30. Call for Papers: Society for Novel Studies Biennial Conference 2027 The Society for Novel Studies is hosting its biennial conference in May 2027. The conference’s theme, Novel Geographies, traces the varied traditions of the novel as a form that has migrated and morphed across different geographical, cultural, and linguistic sites. How have new novelistic forms emerged in and been shaped by their different milieus? Individual and Panel proposals are due by November 15. Apply for the 2026 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund The Community Engagement Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund provides up to $1,500 to support collaborative initiatives between community organizations and UBC faculty, staff, and students. The fund helps fill small resource gaps that enable reciprocal, community-engaged projects such as research, experiential learning, workshops, educational programming, and policy development. Deadline for applications is December 31, or until available funds are exhausted. Back to top |
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