August 25, 2008
The Asian Institute and the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia Pacific Studies are honoured to award scholarships this year totaling $135,000 to students studying the Asia Pacific region.
Read full articleAugust 18, 2008
In May, Professor Joshua Barker accompanied 14 graduate and undergraduate students to Indonesia for an inaugural field course about planning and development in an Asian megacity. The pilot was a great success and will likely be repeated in the future.
Read full articleJuly 22, 2008
An e-journal led by Asian Institute’s students, Asia Pacific Reader, officially received over 180,000 hits since its launch less than two year ago on October, 2006. Hits came from more than 60 countries, from every continent except perhaps Antarctica.
Read full articleJuly 22, 2008
The Asia Pacific Reader is thrilled to announce a joint effort with the East Asia Forum, a long standing academic journal published by the East Asian Studies Graduate Student Union. The combined efforts will produce an annual journal on East Asia.
Read full articleJuly 16, 2008
One of Hong Kong’s most famous action stars, Gordon Liu has appeared in at least 47 films from 1974 to 1994, including Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2. Asian Institute cosponsors free screening of “Heroes of the East” on July 19 at Innis Town Hall.
Read full articleJune 23, 2008
Chancellor Emerita Vivienne Poy was recognized June 23 for her years of service to the University of Toronto with a garden dedicated in her name, along with a plaque at the chancellor’s entrance to Convocation Hall.
Read full articleJune 20, 2008
The Asian Institute will make up to 3 awards each year to students who demonstrate strong leadership abilities and show academic achievement in pursuing study or research related to the Asia Pacific region.
Read full articleJune 19, 2008
Six students from various disciplines were awarded the Asian Institute Graduate Student Support Grants. The grants provide travel support for graduate students to present at a major academic conference or to do brief research.
Read full articleJune 13, 2008
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Education, Michael Suen, spoke at a breakfast seminar cosponsored by the Asian Institute on June 9, entitled “Nurturing Talent in a Globalised world – Hong Kong’s Game Plan and Opportunities for Canada”.
Read full articleMay 26, 2008
Asian Institute cosponsors a special benefit with proceeds going directly to aid the Burmese people featured in this film and their families. Director Greg Hamilton will be in attendance. The June 4, 7 pm screening will take place at the Bloor Cinema.
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