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- GETSEA x AIFIS Presents: How to Conduct Research in Indonesia
April 22, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM HST / 6:00 PM Eastern Time / April 23, 2025 5:00 AM Western Indonesia Time Register here Are you a graduate student planning your first research trip to Indonesia? Join this informative virtual event to learn about research permits, visas, and how to prepare for fieldwork in… Read more: GETSEA x AIFIS Presents: How to Conduct Research in Indonesia - Southeast Asia Focus: Summer 2025 Courses Now Open for Registration
Explore Southeast Asia this summer—through history, geography, politics, language, literature, and more! Looking to expand your global perspective this summer? The Center for Southeast Asian Studies invites you to explore a range of courses focused on Southeast Asia offered during the Summer 2025 session at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Topics include: Languages Offered:… Read more: Southeast Asia Focus: Summer 2025 Courses Now Open for Registration - Join Us for a Special Talk by Renowned Translator and Filmmaker Linda Hoaglund
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM HSTMoore Hall 319 (Tokioka Room), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa The Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) invites you to an engaging seminar with award-winning bilingual filmmaker and translator Linda Hoaglund, who will discuss her distinguished career subtitling films and translating works by some of Japan’s most iconic animators,… Read more: Join Us for a Special Talk by Renowned Translator and Filmmaker Linda Hoaglund - Learn to Play Javanese Gamelan this Fall!
Register for MUS 311H – CRN 75582 | Fall 2025 | TR 1:30–2:20 PM | MB 113 | Instructor: Mr. Byron Moon Ever wanted to play in a traditional Indonesian orchestra? Join us this Fall for MUS 311H: Javanese Gamelan, a hands-on, entry-level course open to all students, faculty, and staff—no prior experience needed! Javanese… Read more: Learn to Play Javanese Gamelan this Fall! - Support CSEAS on UH Giving Day – April 9, 2025
Join the Movement to Uplift Southeast Asian Studies On Tuesday, April 9, the University of Hawaiʻi celebrates Giving Day 2025, a time to support programs and initiatives across all UH campuses. This year, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) invites our community of alumni, students, faculty, and friends to join us in making a… Read more: Support CSEAS on UH Giving Day – April 9, 2025 - Call for Submissions: SEADL Undergraduate Paper Award 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025 The Southeast Asia Digital Library (SEADL) invites undergraduate students from affiliated institutions to submit original research papers in Southeast Asian Studies for the 2025 SEADL Paper Award. Prizes Eligibility Requirements How to SubmitSend your submission packet via email to seadl@cornell.edu by July 31, 2025. Increased consideration will be given to papers… Read more: Call for Submissions: SEADL Undergraduate Paper Award 2025 - Unveiling Secret War Laos: Tales from U.S. Allied Lao Veterans and the CIA during the Vietnam War
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00–10:30 PM EDT | Hybrid Event | Thomas Jefferson Building, Whittall Pavilion (Library of Congress) & Online Register to attend virtually The Library of Congress Asian Division and the Veterans History Project will host a hybrid event to commemorate the end of the 50th anniversary year of the Vietnam War:… Read more: Unveiling Secret War Laos: Tales from U.S. Allied Lao Veterans and the CIA during the Vietnam War - Career Talk Story with Dr. Anand Yang: From Colonial Histories to Global Affairs
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM (HST) / Register here Interested in careers that bridge academic research and international impact? Join us for a virtual Career Talk Story event focused on exploring professional journeys in global affairs and Asian studies. This session features Dr. Anand Yang, Professor of History and International Studies… Read more: Career Talk Story with Dr. Anand Yang: From Colonial Histories to Global Affairs - Register Now: Revitalizing Traditional Arts: innovations & agency in response to environmental change
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 3:00–4:30 PM (HST) | 9:00–10:30 PM (EST) / Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 8:00–9:30 AM (ICT) Register here Revitalizing Traditional Arts: Innovations & Agency in Response to Environmental Change How are traditional cultural practices in Southeast Asia being reshaped by climate and environmental challenges? Join us for the final session… Read more: Register Now: Revitalizing Traditional Arts: innovations & agency in response to environmental change - Join the Thai Language Table – Spring 2025 Virtual Sessions
Join us for the Thai Language Table Virtual Session! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this is a great opportunity to practice speaking Thai in a relaxed environment. Connect with fellow learners, ask questions, and improve your fluency through engaging conversations. Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the language and culture. Session DatesThursdays: April… Read more: Join the Thai Language Table – Spring 2025 Virtual Sessions - Solidarity Statement in Response to the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
March 28, 2025 The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH CSEAS) expresses solidarity with the people of Myanmar and Thailand who were devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 28, 2025. This catastrophic event has left a trail of destruction and loss of life in both… Read more: Solidarity Statement in Response to the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand - Launch Your Global Career: Join Alyes Wong on Friday, April 25 for a Foreign Service Talk
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 12:30–1:30 PM HST | Moore Hall 258, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interested in a career in medical and community interpreting? Join us for a conversation with Alyes Wong, CoreCHI-P, Business Manager of Interpreting and Translation Services at UCSF Health and a UH Mānoa alumna. Light refreshments will be served.… Read more: Launch Your Global Career: Join Alyes Wong on Friday, April 25 for a Foreign Service Talk - Take a Stand This Summer: Enroll in ASAN 491I – Women’s Rights in South Asia
Offered this summer, ASAN 491I (601) CRN 93126 – Women’s Rights in South Asia examines the historical and contemporary challenges faced by South Asian women, particularly those who have migrated to Southeast Asia. This course offers students a deep dive into gender-based violence, economic inequality, political participation, and legal mobilization across the region, with a… Read more: Take a Stand This Summer: Enroll in ASAN 491I – Women’s Rights in South Asia - Bridging Language Barriers: Interpreting for Your Community
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM & Apr 24, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM / Register Here This workshop highlights career paths for interpreters across various sectors. While the speaker will focus on medical interpreting, the session welcomes professionals and aspiring interpreters in all fields—including legal, human services, and more. Learn from an… Read more: Bridging Language Barriers: Interpreting for Your Community - Apply Now: Scholarships for Summer Course on Access to Justice in Southeast Asia
Deadline: March 31, 2025 Applications are now open for scholarships to attend the Summer Course on Access to Justice in Southeast Asia and Beyond at the University of Jember (UJ) from July 20 – August 14, 2025. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. This program is organized by the UJ Centre for Human… Read more: Apply Now: Scholarships for Summer Course on Access to Justice in Southeast Asia - Join Investigative Journalist Sheila Coronel for a Critical Talk on Political Dynasties and Democracy
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies, in collaboration as the Asia Working Group, is pleased to co-sponsor a special talk by renowned journalist Sheila Coronel on the dangers of political dynasties and their impact on democracy. Event Details About the Speaker Sheila Coronel is the Director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism and the… Read more: Join Investigative Journalist Sheila Coronel for a Critical Talk on Political Dynasties and Democracy - Apply Now: 2025 Jefferson Fellowships Open for Applications!
The 2025 Jefferson Fellowship is now accepting applications! This year’s program focuses on “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia” and offers a unique opportunity for journalists from the Asia-Pacific region, including the U.S. to engage in on-the-ground reporting and discussions. Fellowship Highlights Selected fellows will explore critical food security issues, learning firsthand… Read more: Apply Now: 2025 Jefferson Fellowships Open for Applications! - Luce SEA 2024 Fall Webinar Recording Now Available: “Climate Change Migration in Southeast Asia”
The recording of the webinar “Climate Change Migration in Southeast Asia” is now available! This discussion explored the impacts of climate change on migration patterns across Southeast Asia, examining how rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and environmental changes are reshaping communities. Watch Full Video Here Enhanced Viewing Experience As part of our ongoing efforts… Read more: Luce SEA 2024 Fall Webinar Recording Now Available: “Climate Change Migration in Southeast Asia” - Call for Papers: 54th Annual Conference of SouthWest Conference on Asian Studies
Pasts and Futures: Rethinking Asian Studies in the New Global Landscape November 7-9, 2025 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA The 54th Annual Conference of the SouthWest Conference on Asian Studies (SWCAS) invites scholars to critically examine the evolving landscape of Asian Studies under the theme “Pasts and Futures: Rethinking Asian Studies… Read more: Call for Papers: 54th Annual Conference of SouthWest Conference on Asian Studies - Book Talk: “Emplacing East Timor: Regime Change and Knowledge Production, 1860–2010”
Wednesday, April 16 2025, 9:00 – 10:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time) / 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Hawaiian Standard Time) Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Timor Leste Time) Link for Zoom Registration: https://go.hawaii.edu/x5b About the Book Talk: This virtual book talk features a recent publication (May 2024) by Dr. Kisho Tsuchiya, in… Read more: Book Talk: “Emplacing East Timor: Regime Change and Knowledge Production, 1860–2010” - Webinar Announcement: Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in Southeast Asia
April 2, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM HST / April 3, 2025 8:00 – 9:30 AM ICT, 9:00 – 10:30 AM PST, 10:00 – 11:30 AM JST / Register on Zoom Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Sustainable, Community-Centric Tourism in Southeast Asia We invite you to our upcoming webinar, Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in… Read more: Webinar Announcement: Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in Southeast Asia - Divergence and Alterity: Shrines, Sacrality, and Performing Arts in South and Southeast Asia
Friday, April 11, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM (HST) / Register on Zoom Speaker: Abdul Haque Chang, Dept. of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, IBA Karachi The Center for Southeast Asian and South Asian Studies is pleased to present a lecture on Divergence and Alterity: Shrines, Sacrality, and Performing Arts in South and Southeast Asia… Read more: Divergence and Alterity: Shrines, Sacrality, and Performing Arts in South and Southeast Asia - Careers in Asia-Pacific Affairs Speaker Series: Careers at the State Department
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 2:00–3:00 pm HST | 7:00–8:00 pm ESTHybrid Event: 258 Moore Hall and Online / Register on Zoom Are you curious about careers at the State Department? Interested in learning more about applying and working in a foreign service role? Join us for an insightful session with career diplomats Shannon Dorsey… Read more: Careers in Asia-Pacific Affairs Speaker Series: Careers at the State Department - Luce SEA Webinar Recording Now Available: “Autocracy and Democracy Rivalry in Southeast Asia.”
We are pleased to announce that the recording of the Luce SEA Webinar titled “Autocracy and Democracy Rivalry in Southeast Asia.” is now available! Elections have long been a cornerstone of democratic values, and this webinar explores the complexities of electoral politics in Southeast Asia, from local to presidential/general elections. Panelists examine key issues, including:… Read more: Luce SEA Webinar Recording Now Available: “Autocracy and Democracy Rivalry in Southeast Asia.” - Bring Balinese Shadow Puppetry to Your School! UHM Asian Theatre Program Offers Free Performances & Workshops
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) Asian Theatre Program is inviting local schools to experience the magic of Balinese shadow puppetry through free performances, lecture demonstrations, and hands-on workshops in Balinese dance and puppetry arts. This year’s program, Jaga Alam (“Taking Care of Nature”), is a creative Balinese puppetry project with an environmental focus.… Read more: Bring Balinese Shadow Puppetry to Your School! UHM Asian Theatre Program Offers Free Performances & Workshops - Congratulations to Ben Fairfield on the Book: Kani Ka ʻŌpala: How Can Garbage Sing?
We are excited to announce the recent publication of a unique and illustrative book by Dr. Benjamin Fairfield, CSEAS Affiliate Faculty at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The book, titled Kani Ka ʻŌpala: How Can Garbage Sing?, explores the innovative use of recycled materials to create musical instruments. Please find more information about the… Read more: Congratulations to Ben Fairfield on the Book: Kani Ka ʻŌpala: How Can Garbage Sing? - Apply Now: Postdoctoral Fellow & Research Associate Positions at Asia Research Institute (PINDAH Project)
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 / Further info The Asia Research Institute (ARI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking applications for the following positions as part of the “Perspectives on Identity, Nationality, Diasporic Affinities, and Home” (PINDAH) project, led by Dr. Erica M. Larson and Dr. Bittiandra Chand Somaiah: 1. Postdoctoral Fellow… Read more: Apply Now: Postdoctoral Fellow & Research Associate Positions at Asia Research Institute (PINDAH Project) - Post Doctoral Fellows & Visiting Researchers for 2025 – Research Center for Religion and Belief
Post Doctoral Fellows 2025 The Research Center for Religion and Belief is inviting PhD graduates to join a collaborative research program in the field of Religion and Belief. This opportunity is open to both Indonesians (WNI) and foreigners (WNA) who have completed their doctoral programs. Post Doctoral Participant Requirements Research Groups & Current Topics Duration… Read more: Post Doctoral Fellows & Visiting Researchers for 2025 – Research Center for Religion and Belief - Call for Papers: Eighth International Conference on Lao Studies – The Time and Space of Laos: Neighbors and Transformations
September 11-14, 2025 | Heidelberg University, Germany Registration is Now Open! Click Here to Register General Description The Eighth International Conference on Lao Studies (ICLS 8) will be held from September 11-14, 2025, at the Centre of Asian and Transcultural Studies, Heidelberg University, Germany. Co-organized by the Institute of Anthropology at Heidelberg University and the… Read more: Call for Papers: Eighth International Conference on Lao Studies – The Time and Space of Laos: Neighbors and Transformations - Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Insular Southeast Asian Studies (ICISAS)
“Human Security in Insular Southeast Asia: Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Future” Date: August 12-13, 2025 | Venue: Bali, Indonesia For further information, visit: https://icisas.umy.ac.id/ Mark Your Calendars! See You in Bali! The International Conference on Insular Southeast Asian Studies (ICISAS) will be held in Bali on August 12-13, 2025, hosted by Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta… Read more: Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Insular Southeast Asian Studies (ICISAS)