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The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is dedicated to the advancement of the field of Asian Studies through international exchange, networking, publications, research support, and career development.
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Come do some creative writing with me! 😀
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We will have four pre-conference workshops at #AAS2026—register now to attend one of these special meetings for scholars, teachers, and administrators. All workshops take place on Thursday, March 12 before regular sessions start.

https://www.asianstudies.org/conference/pre-conference-workshops-2/
Schedule of AAS 2026 pre-conference workshops on March 12 covering Asian studies, social sciences in China, Chinese literature, and caste teaching.
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Education About Asia will be back soon!

Join our virtual relaunch celebration on March 3 at 7pm Eastern Time to learn about the Spring 2026 issue, how to prepare a manuscript, and what's in store for EAA's future.

Register now: https://bit.ly/EAA-relaunch
Education About Asia Teaching Resource Journal announces its virtual relaunch on March 3, 2026, at 7:00pm ET with a megaphone graphic.
February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Education About Asia Receives $50,000 Grant from Freeman Foundation

Coming soon: Spring 2026 issue of Education About Asia The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is pleased to announce that it...
Education About Asia Receives $50,000 Grant from Freeman Foundation
Coming soon: Spring 2026 issue of Education About Asia The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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This is happening tomorrow!

𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊-𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐟𝐚𝐫

Date & Time: GMT 5.00-6.30pm (UK time), Saturday 7 Feb 2026
Venue: Online on zoom
Free event; registration required: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Moderated by Michael Tsang

⧉ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: www.hkcal.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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We will have four pre-conference workshops at #AAS2026—register now to attend one of these special meetings for scholars, teachers, and administrators. All workshops take place on Thursday, March 12 before regular sessions start.

https://www.asianstudies.org/conference/pre-conference-workshops-2/
Schedule of AAS 2026 pre-conference workshops on March 12 covering Asian studies, social sciences in China, Chinese literature, and caste teaching.
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Some of our #AAS2026 hotel blocks are already full, while others have limited rooms remaining. If you haven't yet booked your conference lodging, act fast to secure your spot!

https://www.asianstudies.org/conference/hotels2026/
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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We are still accepting nominations for the AAS 2026 election ballot—if you would like to serve, or if you know someone who would be perfect to represent an AAS council/committee, please submit the nomination form by February 13!

https://bit.ly/AAS-2026nominations
Call for nominations for the AAS 2026 election ballot, deadline February 13, with an icon of three people and an award ribbon.
February 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Regular rates for #AAS2026 registration end *TOMORROW*, February 5. Don't wait until the last minute—register now to join us in Vancouver!

https://www.asianstudies.org/conference/register2026/
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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There won't be a conference tote bag for #AAS2026 in Vancouver—a rise in costs has put them beyond our budget. Instead, we'll be providing more refreshments for conference participants and encourage you to bring a bag of your own. Who has the most vintage AAS tote?
Announcement for AAS 2026 conference advising attendees to bring their own bags due to rising costs, with an image of three tote bags in green, blue, and yellow.
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Really cool CfP alert 👀

Whose East, Which West? Networks, Archives, and Diasporas in China and the Ibero-American World

June 25-27, 2026 · NYU Madrid

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Call for Papers: Whose East, Which West? Networks, Archives, and Diasporas in China and the Ibero-American World June 25-27, 2026 · NYU Madrid In the twenty-first century, cultural relations betwee…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Students/faculty at Historically Black Colleges & Universities have two more days to apply for #AAS2026 Diversity & Inclusion Grants. Apply by Feb. 5 for funding to cover 100% of conference registration fees!

https://www.asianstudies.org/conference/register2026/conference-funding-opportunities/
Stack of coins topped with a graduation cap symbolizing funding for diversity and inclusion grants at the AAS 2026 conference in Vancouver.
February 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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GETSEA Minicourses are back!

Prista Ratanapruck (Chiang Mai University) will be teaching virtually from March 3 to April 7, Tues, 7:00-9:00pm (ET)

More details, including syllabus and application materials, are at the link below.

App Deadline: Feb. 13
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January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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If you have ever struggled to get digital copies of research material from the NDL while NOT in Japan, this is the survey you want to participate in! ⬇️
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The National Diet Library is exploring the possibility of extending its Digitized Transmission Service for Individuals (DCTI) to those residing outside of Japan. To understand potential demand, the NDL and CULCON have created a survey. Deadline for responses 3/31! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
February 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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The deadline for JPP's Spring 2026 Project Funding applications is 1 month away! 🚨 JPP Project Funding offers up to $10k support to develop new public-facing resources in the Japanese humanities created by diverse teams around the world! japanpastandpresent.org/en/funding/j...
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We are pleased to announce that Japan Past & Present is now accepting proposals for its Spring 2026 Project Funding cycle! 🎉🗾 We offer short-term support to scholars to create public-facing resources on Japan-related topics to be published on JPP's site. japanpastandpresent.org/en/funding/j...
A screenshot of the Project Funding application page on Japan Past & Present's website. The Introduction area of the text says: "The Yanai Initiative’s JPP Project Funding program offers short-term support to scholars to create public-facing resources on Japan-related topics (broadly defined) to be published on the JPP website. Resources may include, but are not limited to, research and pedagogy guides, databases, video series, essays, lesson plans/syllabi, annotated translations, digital resources, or other innovative materials in support of open-access research and teaching. Funding of up to $10,000 may be used to cover the cost of research, writing, and content development by a group of 3-5 individuals for a period of 4 months, along with other mutually agreed-upon expenses. Team members will typically be expected to dedicate approximately 3-4 hours a week during their 4-month term. For reference, work on JPP-initiated projects is compensated at a rate of $30 an hour. We recognize that institutional policies and differences in prevailing wages in different localities around the world, as well as exchange rates, may affect the amounts that teams budget. In the case of larger projects, teams may, after showing appropriate progress, apply for a 4-month extension. If more than 5 people are desired on a Project Team, applicants must provide proof of complementary funding from an outside source. The number of projects accepted each application cycle may vary." The Application Window text says Applications should be submitted by the designated Team Coordinator. All application materials must be submitted to admin@japanpastandpresent.org no later than: March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM PST March 2, 2026, 4:59 PM GMT+9
February 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Maybe you're looking to share a ride to Vancouver. Maybe you want to know what other people are packing for #AAS2026. Maybe you're seeking restaurant recommendations around the conference venue. Whatever your question, the Conference Community Forum is the place to post it!

https://bit.ly/4alsQoS
Hands typing on a keyboard with laptops in the background, promoting the AAS 2026 Community Forum for conference attendees to connect online.
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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A lovely lovely celebration of Laurence at NYU last night.

Alongside the most loving archival display by Laurence’s mom Shirley, who saved everything - from graduate student conference posters to kindergarten report cards
A celebration of Laurence Coderre at NYU A celebration of Laurence Coderre at NYU: display of Laurence’s achievements from kindergarten to professional laurels A celebration of Laurence Coderre at NYU: display of Laurence’s achievements from kindergarten to professional laurels A celebration of Laurence Coderre at NYU: display of Laurence’s achievements from kindergarten to professional laurels
January 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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#AAS2026 attendees interested in learning about opportunities at the National Humanities Center (including a new one for Ming scholars!) are invited to stop by their booth in the Exhibit Hall on March 13-14 to talk with an NHC representative.

https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/
National Humanities Center invitation to meet at AAS Vancouver Book Exhibit with fellowship and professional development info.
January 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Registered and excited to attend my first AAS Conference in my hometown. Look forward to making new connections. #AAS2026
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If you haven't yet registered for #AAS2026 in Vancouver, it's time to lock in your attendance at our regular rate! There's one week left—registration rates will rise on February 6.

bit.ly/registerAAS2026
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January 30, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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If you haven't yet registered for #AAS2026 in Vancouver, it's time to lock in your attendance at our regular rate! There's one week left—registration rates will rise on February 6.

bit.ly/registerAAS2026
Scenic Vancouver waterfront at dusk with text urging registration before February 5, 2026, for the AAS 2026 Annual Conference.
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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"The only real challenge is in making sure that chaff that looks increasingly like wheat is carefully subject to the hard labor of winnowing, while we all continue to both read and write and do the rewarding work of archival, ethnographic, and survey research."
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The Journal of Asian Studies and AI - Association for Asian Studies
By Joseph S. Alter It is difficult to exaggerate the impact of AI on academia in general and on scholarly publishing in particular. Tools such as ChatGPT and Claude have made it possible for anyone to...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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"Two years ago we received about 350 manuscripts per year. In 2025 the number was closer to 800, and I would not be surprised to see it surpass 900 very soon."
January 29, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Call for Proposals: Workshop on "Hierarchy and Egality in South Asian Traditions," to be held December 14-15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Submit abstracts for consideration by March 15.

https://pcsaidalavi.in/hierarchy-and-egality-workshop/
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The #AAS2026 Program Committee has selected three late-breaking sessions for the conference program. Learn more and add them to your personal schedule now!

https://www.asianstudies.org/conference/late-breaking-sessions/
Schedule for AAS 2026 late-breaking sessions on March 13-14 covering Gerard Sages, Taiwan’s security, and grassroots legal campaigns.
January 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Interesting (and depressing) read on the tide of prompt-generated journal articles in Asian studies, and what JAS editors have been experimenting with to try and keep the peer review process watertight
January 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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New #AsiaNow post: JAS Editor Joseph Alter discusses how increased use of AI has led to more submissions to the journal (almost 800 in 2025!) and also prompted him to think about the relationship between an author and their work.

https://www.asianstudies.org/the-journal-of-asian-studies-and-ai/
The Journal of Asian Studies and AI - Association for Asian Studies
By Joseph S. Alter It is difficult to exaggerate the impact of AI on academia in general and on scholarly publishing in particular. Tools such as ChatGPT and Claude have made it possible for anyone to turn free-floating information into what looks like knowledge using a combination of real and artificial intelligence. There are many […]
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January 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM