The Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, is home to over one hundred affiliated scholars researching and teaching on Asia. Our community of scholars spans a broad range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Our regional breadth covers the entire Asian continent.
The principal mission of the Asian Institute is to provide the intellectual core for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and teaching on Asia. Though organized along sub-regional lines - with centres for South Asian Studies, Korean Studies, and related groups focusing on Southeast Asia and Central and Inner Asia – the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto encourages intra-regional dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration.
In conjunction with the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia-Pacific Studies, the Asian Institute runs several undergraduate and graduate programs (Asia-Pacific Studies & South Asian Studies), seminar series, conferences, workshops and Asian Heritage Month events each year. Our objective is to bring together scholars, students and community members in order to deepen our collective understanding of one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
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Students pushed to think about health innovation at Global Ideas Institute
The Global Ideas Institute is at the cutting-edge of research, teaching, and citizen engagement. Leader organizer, Asian Institute, exposes and engages young people - future global leaders - to address pressing global challenges.
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Free advance screening of Love in the Buff
The Hong Kong International Film Festival's opening film Love in the Buff directed by Pang Ho-cheung screens internationally on March 30. Toronto audiences will have a chance to see it in advance on March 26 for free.
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Asian Institute launches summer internship program
The Asian Institute is seeking bright and motivated students to fill its five summer internship positions.
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