Join Ph.D. student and author Amelia Allsop for a tour of the Hong Kong Heritage Project ...
Deadline for abstracts: 15 February 2021 ...
In light of the recent developments in Hong Kong, as well as the on-going challenges in addressing the past and present elsewhere in Asia, the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia is reaffirming its support of UBC’s commitment to advancing academic freedom. ...
An exciting endeavor at the University of British Columbia (watch our video!) ...
We endeavor to provide forums for thoughtful discussion ...
We support research on all aspects of Hong Kong's past and present ...
The UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative, in partnership with the Hong Kong History Project at the University of Bristol, is pleased to announce a history workshop to be held at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, on May 28–30, 2020. ...
We encourage teaching and learning in all their dimensions ...
Check out our Hong Kong-related offerings for Winter 2020 ...
We aim to build bridges between academia and the community ...
Hosted by the Department of Asian Studies, the Hong Kong Studies Initiative (HKSI) at the University of British Columbia is devoted to promoting the teaching and research of this most-improbable metropolis, both as an extraordinary Chinese city and as a spectacular international and transnational hub.
For those who might have missed this talk by Dr. Andy Chin, here are the webcast and the photo album.
Check out the latest publications by HKSI Associates Dr. Hedy Law, Christopher Rea, and Miu Chung Yan.
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Omni News interviewed HKSI Associate Dr. Zoe Lam on the recent conversation by the Chinese Canadian Museum on Lunar New Year celebration.
Join Ph.D. student and author Amelia Allsop for a tour of the Hong Kong Heritage Project
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to a potential wave of migration.
Check out our latest events and announcements.
For those who might have missed this talk by Joseph Gregory Yu, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
HKSI Associate and Director of the UBC Cantonese 卑詩大學粵語 Program Mr. Raymond Pai spoke on the importance of expanding access to the learning of Cantonese at the university level. . . .
Happy new year! Please check out the latest HKSI Update.
Included in this series are articles by HKSI Associates Drs. Diana Lary, Pitman Potter, and Leo Shin.
Please check out our latest Update.
For those who might have missed this conversation with Mini Choi and Michael Lee, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
Congratulations to HKSI Associate and Director of the UBC Cantonese Language Program Raymond Pai on his latest publication.
Check out our latest newsletter for our upcoming events . . . .
For those who might have missed this seminar by Prof. Brian Kwok, here are the webcast and the photo album. See event details.
Check out our latest Update.
Congratulations to HKSI Associate Dr. Miu Chung Yan on the publication of his latest journal article.
Welcome back! Check out our September 2020 Update.
Associates of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative respond to the protests in Hong Kong.
Advance Cantonese through Pop Culture: Hong Kong music through derivative work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aU5ktZ4AlOy9EelEdAV_xE-UDt3oKDv2/view
Advance Cantonese through Pop Culture: Internet’s Freedom of Speech and Cyberbullying https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Aj7r-YCZqREt36VIUYPAeEh5CjoOqP3V/view
Advanced Cantonese through Pop Culture: “Yellow” Apps created under Hong Kong’s political polarization https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qh1zrEJsj8aw49V4TGMu0KZUYbREqalR/view
Advanced Cantonese through Pop Culture: How did YouTubers affect teenagers’ consumption pattern in Hong Kong? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dk6YKcCY1uwIh65cW0G2AK6ow8zfRYMq/view
(Intermediate lower level Cantonese for non-heritage learners) These Cantonese language students summed up some differences between the housing system between Hong Kong and Vancouver! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I7PqhWlzjtQNjMegMfSqgzVpNR1E7YNR/view
(Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) An adventure of the Powerpuff girls brought to you by students from 311. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBoi5Zc7w33N6BYu2e2t0DAlcrRbIYy8/view?usp=sharing
(Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) Almost A Love Story 2020 by students from CNTO 311. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DF_Eoj0zGmwWKVGGfiMQ4e4-P1S7yKZV/view
(Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers) Students from CNTO 311 describe their life during COVID-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5pzsrVT9FNnfOBsybXMebE1IDTLcfB9/view
