Call for Writing: Pier 21 Youth Writing Contest
January 13, 2022
“We have always lived in a pandemic of racism.” Submit a piece of written work about your reflections on the given quote...
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Asian Institute x Reel Asian: November 10-19, 2021
November 11, 2021
The Asian Institute and its Centre for Southeast Asian Studies and Dr. David Chu Program in Asia-Pacific Studies are delighted to support five film screenings and two in-depth conversations with filmmakers at this year’s Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.
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Video: Asian Institute Student Voices
September 7, 2021
What does the Asian Institute mean to students? Watch the video to learn how our courses, research, extra-curricular, and study abroad opportunities have led to transformative growth for students and alumni.
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Jacques Bertrand discusses his new book, Democracy and Nationalism in Southeast Asia
July 14, 2021
The book explores the complex factors influencing the outcomes of nationalist conflict in emerging democracies.
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Convocation 2021: Celebrating Our Grads and Alumni
June 21, 2021
Students at the Asian Institute had an incredibly productive year! Watch our video highlighting some of their accomplishments and featuring congratulatory messages for our spring 2021 grads from fellow students, faculty, and instructors.
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Celebrating the 2020-21 Imaging the Asia-Pacific Photo and Video Competition Winners
June 9, 2021
Explore the award-winning works by Amanda Ann-Min Wong, Cheryl Cheung, Melody (Chi Lok) Chan, and Andy Takagi.
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With COVID-19 cases surging, Nepal asks global community for urgent vaccine help
June 1, 2021
Katharine Rankin writes for The Conversation.
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Lynette Ong for East Asia Forum: The politics of anti-Asian racism
May 28, 2021
Professor Lynette Ong writes about the spike in anti-Asian racism and hate crimes around the world – from the United States, Canada, Europe to Australia.
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Joseph Wong appointed U of T’s vice-president, international
April 13, 2021
Wong is the former Director of the Asian Institute, a professor in the department of political science in the Faculty of Arts & Science and the Ralph and Roz Halbert Professor of Innovation at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
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