Asia Pacific Youth Council Mentorship Program 2018-2019
APYC’s signature program is designed for Asia-focused students and young professionals who wish to meet peers on a similar academic or professional trajectory. The program will also help mentees develop a comprehensive network of career professionals and established academics.
First Steps: Paid Internship Devoted to Improving Lives in North Korea
Would you like to work to improve the lives of women and children in North Korea? As part of this internship, you will communicate with donors, write thank you letters, newsletters, and social media posts.
Centre for Student Involvement & Careers Launches Arts Peer Academic Coaching (APAC) Service
Prepping for a mid-term? Come and chat with an Arts Peer Academic Coach about study strategies and how to plan your time. Drop in at the coaching space or book an appointment online.
The Middle East Engagment Collective Seeking Input on Initiative
Want more opportunities to study about the Middle East at UBC? A group of IR and Political Science students have created an initiative to expand opportunities for UBC students to engage with the Middle East in an academic context. As a first step, they need to collect input from other students interested in this initiative. They’re hoping to establish a Middle Eastern Studies program, expand Arabic language offerings, and expand Go Global opportunities in the Middle East North Africa region.
Hong Kong Studies Ph.D. Consulting Programme
The objective of the programme is to encourage and assist potential applicants of the Research Grants Council Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme to pursue Ph.D. studies on Hong Kong related topics at the EdUHK with a view to building a trans-regional Hong Kong Studies research community. The application deadline is October 30, 2018.
University of Colorado Boulder hiring Assistant Professor: Early and Classical Japanese Literature and Culture
The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early and Classical Japanese Literature and Culture to begin August 2019. Research specializations include poetry and poetics; diary or other prose literature; gender and narrative theory in Heian literature and visual culture, and other related areas. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2018.
UBC-Punjabi University Patiala Joint Undergraduate Research Forum
This is a one-week, fully funded, student forum for undergraduate students to collaborate with students from UBC and PUP and co-create original research. With mixed-teams involving students from both universities, the forum consists of expert lectures & discussions, group work based on different topics, field trips around Patiala and Amritsar, presentations in Amritsar, and an individual report.The deadline to apply is November 15th 2018.
UBC Social Integration Study Seeking Participants
The UBC Social Integration and Well-Being Project examines how new students develop friendships and how they feel about their first few months in university. Students will complete a 10-min online survey at the start of the first term (Sep-Nov 2018) and another 10-min online survey at the start of the second term (Jan-Mar 2019). The online surveys are completely anonymous.
UBC Asian Studies Hiring: Assistant Professor in the Field of Premodern Sinitic Poetry
The Department of Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Premodern Sinitic Poetry with a start date of July 1st, 2019, welcoming applicants with expertise in the history and practice of Sinitic Poetry anywhere in the sinographic sphere. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2018.
UBC Asian Studies Hiring: Assistant Professor in the Field of Modern Chinese Popular Culture
The Department of Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Modern Chinese Popular Culture with a start date of July 1st, 2019. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in contemporary visual and digital media culture, cinema, literature, and/or music, as well as a geographic purview that includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the broader Sinophone world. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2018.
UBC Asian Studies Hiring: Assistant Professor in the Field of Modern Japanese Popular Culture
The Department of Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Modern Japanese Popular Culture with a start date of July 1st, 2019. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in visual narrative culture (manga, anime, games, film) and a relevant discipline such as media studies, critical theory, or cultural studies. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2018.
UBC Department of Philosophy seeking new Assistant Professor in Asian Philosophy (East Asian and/or South Asian philosophical traditions)
UBC's Department of Philosophy invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track position). Starting July 1st, 2019, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program in Asian philosophy (East Asian and/or South Asian philosophical traditions), to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Asian philosophy, and to supervise Ph.D. dissertations in Asian philosophy. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2018.
2019 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Recruitment Underway!
The JET Programme offers a minimum, one-year opportunity to experience Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) through an official Government of Japan program. ALTs work alongside Japanese teachers of English in the public school system, while CIRs are employed in local government offices. Participants will gain valuable overseas work experience, learn about Japanese culture, and meet participants from around the world, while contributing to language education and international understanding. The deadline to apply is November 16, 2018.
Experiential Education Programs: Backpacking With A Purpose - Seeking Applicants for 2019
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that facilitates deeply immersive, educational, and volunteer experiences around the world. Dig into social justice issues while working in solidarity with local activists, non-profits, and communities in countries like India and Thailand. Early bird applications for this international experince are now open until November 23, 2018.
Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme 2019/20
HKPFS is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) with an aim to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2018.
Go Global Seminar: Kaiping - The Heritage of Chinese Migration (ACAM 390)
This unique field study in Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Kaiping will allow you to explore multi-disciplinary perspectives on the histories, cultures, and geographies of Cantonese migration. An info session will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the UBC Life Building on October 23 from 1pm - 2pm. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2018.
Go Global Seminar: Taiwan - Learning Chinese in a Living Classroom in Taiwan (CHIN 234)
CHIN 234 is a six-week intensive Chinese language course designed to help develop and apply Chinese language skills while being immersed in the unique environment of Taiwan and interacting with local people. Info sessions will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the UBC Life Building on October 31 from 1pm - 2pm and November 9 from 12pm - 1pm. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2018.
International Summer Program: Tokyo - Sophia University Summer Sessions
Sophia University is offering two 4-week summer sessions with a focus on Asian Studies and Japanese Language. This is a great opportunity to take academic courses in Asian studies and an intensive Japanese language program while experiencing Japan in the heart of Tokyo. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2018.
Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award for Excellence in Japanese Language Teaching
The Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award will again be conferred in 2019, administered through the Association for Asian Studies. In accordance with the wishes of the Chaplin family, each year a prize of $1000 will be awarded to either a current graduate student or a full-time instructor of Japanese for excellence in Japanese language teaching at the college level. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2018.
Student-directed Seminar: World Religions and Global Politics (SOCI 433D 101)
This seminar course explores the impact of world religions on global politics through a sociological lens. As this is a closed registration course, please email moneeza@mail.ubc.ca to express your interest.
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