We are inviting applications for a Lecturer in Japanese Language, starting August 2026!

We're seeking an exceptional and experienced teacher of Japanese Language courses with interest and expertise in innovative curriculum design and pedagogy.

Apply by Jan 5, 2026. Details: bit.ly/japn-lecturer

Our Assistant Professor, Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa, spoke at the International Mountain Conference in Innsbruck last month, sharing insights from her work in Khumbu and highlighting glaciers as powerful, interconnected beings.

Read more: asia.ubc.ca/news/dr-pasa...

Congratulations to Asian Studies Professor Sunera Thobani on her latest publication, "Decolonizing Knowledge: Looking Back, Moving Forward"!
The book looks at the definitions of decolonization that emerged from anti-colonial thinkers in their struggles for freedom from colonialism.
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Tomorrow at 7:00am: Join Dr. Shahira Yacout (The American University in Cairo) for a discussion on teaching Arabic listening skills, where she explores teacher challenges, learner difficulties, and approaches to selecting effective audio materials.

Presented in Arabic: asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

Join us today and tomorrow for a book talk and discussion on Nishant Upadhyay’s “Indians on Indian Land: Intersections of Race, Caste, and Indigeneity” alongside short film, “No Past to Long For” by director Monica Cheema!

Register here: asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

This Friday at 12:00pm: Join Dr. Christina Yi (UBC Asian Studies) for a talk on how the catchphrase “Kyojin, Taihō, tamagoyaki” symbolized national culture in 1960s Japan, and how Taihō’s story sheds light on the lasting legacies of empire and repatriation.
Learn more: asia.ubc.ca/events/event...

A huge congratulations to our Professor of Pre-Modern Japanese Literature and Art, Dr. Joshua Mostow, who was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon! 🇯🇵🎖️

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Congratulations to Drs. Christopher Rea and Bruce Rusk on their latest publication, an edited and annotated version of the Ming-dynasty “Book of Swindles” (杜騙新書).

Asian Studies PhD student Chien-Cho Chan and PhD graduate Yinzong Wei also contributed to the book!

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A huge congratulations to our Department Head and Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Popular Culture, Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh, who was formally presented with the Foreign Minister of Japan’s Commendation the other day 🇯🇵🎊

Register for NEPL390 in Summer Term 2 to learn Nepali in a community-engaged environment. You will have the opportunity to sample Nepali food, music, and cultural life! No prior knowledge needed: wd10.myworkday.com/ubc/d/inst/1...

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