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Intercultural Legal Dialogue: The Experiences of Academics from Asia studying in Australia
In the 21st Century, Australian universities are home to many international students from around the world. According to Universities Australia, in 2023 there were 66,028
Vale Adrian Buzo (1948–2025)
In August 2025, the historian, diplomat, linguist, and Korean Studies pioneer, Dr Adrian Buzo passed away after a long battle with illness. Known for intellectual
Tanya Jakimow: ASAA Oral History Project
Tanya explains how she came to Asian Studies by happenstance after a visit to India. After attending university as a mature-age student, she became an
Lis Kramer: ASAA Oral History Project
Lis recounts how she grew up with an Indonesian mother and lived in Indonesia until the age of 14. She credits an inspirational teacher in
Introduction to the ASAA Oral History Project
In 2026 the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the ASAA Council and Executive Committee have launched
Charting the Shape of Southeast Asian Studies: Honouring the Legacy of Anthony Reid
The passing of Anthony (Tony) Reid is a profound loss – not only for historians, but also for intellectuals, students, and all who admired his
‘Too Unattached’: Literary Representations of Singleness and Gendered Aloneness in Urban India
This post is based on a recent article published in the Asian Studies Review. The article can be read here and is currently available open access to all
National Treasures on the Big Screen: What Ne Zha 2 Can Tell Us about Techno-Nationalism
Early this year, a BBC article reported that a Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 (2025) has become ‘a source of national pride.’ During my
Shifting Geographies of Childhood in Southeast Asia: Stories from Three Generations in Hanoi and Yogyakarta
This post is based on a recent article published in the Asian Studies Review. The article can be read here and is currently available open access to all
On the decline of Chinese Studies in Australia
Over the last several years, there has been a decline in Chinese Studies in Australian universities, with falling student numbers, ever-more limited teaching offerings and
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