We are a community of York University researchers who are committed to analyzing the changing historical and contemporary dynamics of societies in Asia, understanding Asia’s place in the world, and studying the experiences of Asian communities in Canada and around the globe.
January 2025
Jan 15 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Phaung Daw Oo Buddhas: Transformation Through Touch Worship
Room 857, Eighth Floor, Kaneff Tower, Keele Campus, York University and virtually via Zoom
- Burma Studies Initiatives
Jan 15 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
‘Moscow is not a geographical but a political notion’: M.N. Roy and the Communist International, 1920–1930
Room 305, Third Floor, York Lanes, Keele Campus, York University
February 2025
Feb 24 2025
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Climate Change in Palestine: Hazards, Vulnerabilities, and the Intersection with Conflict
Room 280N, Second Floor, York Lanes, York University
March 2025
Mar 12 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Muslim Model Minorities and the Politics of Diasporic Piety
Room 519, Fifth Floor, Kaneff Tower, Keele Campus, York University
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- Connections to Thailand: Launch of two new books by York members on Nov. 7
- Blind Folio, solo show by YCAR Graduate Associate Wang Zi
- Building Long-term Relationships to Foster Canada-ASEAN Economic Security and Resilience
- Denise Y. Ho gives seventh Luk Lecture and offer graduate workshop on Hong Kong’s history
- Congratulations to ABMP, co-finalist for CCBC Award
- Welcome to Visiting Scholar Mi-Hee Lim
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Research Clusters
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Climate Dystopias Series
Explores environmental vulnerabilities, renewable energy, and the social and political impacts of the climate crisis in Asia
South Asia Lecture Series
Explores themes of youth mobilization, urban politics, environmental renewal and social citizenship across South Asia.