Japan and I: Past, present and future
Celebrating the Centenary of Japanese Language at Melbourne
The Asia Institute is The University of Melbourne's key centre for studies in Asian languages, cultures and societies. Asia Institute academic staff have an array of research interests and specialisations, and strive to provide leadership in the study of the intellectual, legal, politico-economic, cultural and religious traditions and transformations of Asia and the Islamic world. The Institute is committed to community engagement and offers a dynamic program of academic and community-focused events and cultural exchanges that aim to promote dialogue and debate.
- Asian studies
The countries of Asia are Australia's largest trading partners and are of vital importance to Australia's economic growth and security. For Australians, Asia increasingly defines who we are and our place in the world.
- Arabic studies
Arabic is is the fifth most commonly spoken native language in the world, with about 230 million people speaking it as their first language. Arabic studies students at the Asia Institute will learn not only about reading, writing and speaking in Arabic, but also living and interacting in the 'Arab way'.
- Chinese language and studies
China is a 'rising power' in the Western Pacific region whose future importance for Australia is hard to over-estimate. China's current levels of investment in research and development and in the tertiary sector indicate that China is poised to make a very rapid transition to a 'knowledge economy'.
- Gender studies
The Gender Studies program at The University of Melbourne offers students the potential to learn about issues such as sexual difference, gender equity, queer politics and sexuality, from a variety of thought-provoking and provocative perspectives.
- Indonesian language and studies
Indonesia's geographic proximity and strategic importance to Australia make it vital to understand its peoples, politics, history, languages and cultures.
- Islamic studies
The Islamic studies program at the University of Melbourne provides students with the opportunity to study the development of Islamic thought and Muslim societies from a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
- Japanese language and studies
The study of Japanese language and culture gives the individual insight not only into a deep and diverse culture but also provides important contrasts when considering various nations' roles in the Asia Pacific region.
- Language Other Than English (LOTE) accreditation exams
The Asia Institute holds up to three examinations for LOTE accreditation for prospective teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese each year.
The Asia Institute is recognised in Australia and internationally as a research leader on Asia. Research interests of staff and graduate students at Asia Institute are broad, spanning a diverse range of disciplines, including language and society, identity and culture, thought and belief, mobility and diversity, and politics and the economy.
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Research interests
Research interests of staff and graduate students at Asia Institute are broad, spanning a wide range disciplines as well the various language and area specialisations.
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Research centres and networks
Asia Institute is associated with the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies, the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies and the Population, Migration and Multicultural Studies Network.
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Research projects
The Asia Institute is distinguished by its active research profile. Faculty and graduate research projects involve not only aspects of our four target areas (Arabic and Islamic Studies, China, Indonesia, Japan) but also, and very importantly, Australia's relationship to Asia.
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Research publications
Academic staff make significant contributions to the understanding of Asian languages and societies. Publications are often in English but staff also make important contributions to literature in other languages, increasing our international profile.
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Civil Society in Asia: International conference in Melbourne
Asia Institute presents Civil Society in Asia: International conference in Melbourne, a two day conference between 2-3 February 2017 that features Civil Society in Asia.
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Language placement tests
Take a Language placement test to determine what level of language studies you should be starting at.
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Thursday 1:00pm - 2:00pmResearch Blogging and Podcasting: the Positives and PitfallsSeminar/Forum Research Dissemination;Blogging;Podcasting;social media;
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Friday 12:30pm - 2:00pmHuman Rights Abuses in the Gulf StatesSeminar/Forum Bahrain;Yemen;Gulf States;human rights;
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Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pmJapan and I: Past, Present and FutureFree Public Lecture Asian-Australian relations;Centenary of Japanese Language;Adam Liaw;Food;Japan;
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Prestigious prize awarded to AI student Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir
Congratulations to RHD student, Mr Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir, on receiving the Australia Awards Hadi Soesastro Prize 2017.
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Tuesday 5:45pm - 9:30pm1965: Distorting Memory Against Democracy, Reviving Memory for EmpathyFilm Screening right-wing populism;Indonesia Forum;film;Indonesia;
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Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pmChina in Africa: What is OBOR and why is the Indian Ocean in focus?Seminar/Forum Kenya;East Africa;IORA;one belt one road;OBOR;investment;indian ocean;Tanzania;Africa;China;Economy;
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2017 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
Applications for 2017 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship are now open. The submission deadline is 7 April, 2017. See the submission guidelines for more information.
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Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pmGlobal Popular Anger Against Rising Inequality: Why is China an Exception?Seminar/Forum whyte;income;Poverty;Inequality;China;
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Thursday 6:00pm - 7:30pmAnxious Australia: Borders, boundaries & invasive AsiaSeminar/Forum cultural anxiety;Melbourne Institute of Psychoanalysis;immigration;Asia;
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“In Search of Human Rights in Democratic Indonesia” Panel Discussion
Kompas – Asia Institute, University of MelbourneJakarta, 24 January 2017
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Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pmRelocation for Poverty Alleviation?Seminar/Forum mark wang;China Centre;Resettlement;xi jinping;Geography;Poverty;China;
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The Asia Institute welcomes Professor John M. Minford and Professor Andrew Rosser
The Asia Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of two new professorial positions. John M. Minford joins us as coordinator of Translation Studies (Chinese) and Andrew Rosser as Professor, South East Asian Studies.
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New appointments expand and extend the Asia Institute’s East and Southeast Asian expertise
The Asia Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of four new academic staff: Professor John M. Minford, Professor Andrew Rosser, Dr Yuko Shibata and Dr Zoe Wang.
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Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pmPolitics and Discourse in China's South-North Water Transfer ProjectSeminar/Forum North China Plain;SNWTP;water transfer;Water stress;Agriculture;Environment;China;Economy;development;
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National Taiwan University 2017 NTU Summer+ Chinese Studies Programs & Scholarship Opportunities
National Taiwan University (NTU) is offering short-term Chinese programs and scholarship opportunities to students of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
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Congratulations to the winner of the Asia Institute Graduate Community Award 2016
The Asia Institute Graduate Community Award was established to acknowledge the achievements of graduates who have contributed to the Asia Institute’s mission. This year's winner is Mr Johannis Bayer, Managing Director and Chief Interpreter, Interlect Interpreters.
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New podcast from AI: Ear to Asia
Ear to Asia is a new podcast series from Asia Institute in the Faculty of Arts. The newly-released first episode features an interview with Professor Vedi Hadiz on the topic "Modernity's broken promise and the rise of a new Islamic populism". Visit the Ear to Asia podcast web page to listen now, subscribe and share through Soundcloud, Stitcher or iTunes.
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- Asia Institute podcasts
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- Language Other Than English (LOTE) accreditation exams
The Asia Institute holds up to three examinations for LOTE accreditation for prospective teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese each year.
- Blogs
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