Shadow Silk Road: Non-state Flow of Commodity, Capital, and People across Eurasia (RGC-IIDS 2016-17)

Dr. HUNG Po Wah, Eva This project is meant to be a two-day workshop to bring together international scholars researching on cross-border exchanges for an intensive discussion on the shadow economy in comparative perspectives. The workshop is scheduled on 25-26 May 2017 and includes participants from The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Serbia, Pakistan, India, and Nepal, etc.

Read More

Study Tour 2017 ~ Exploring Rural Japan in Kunisaki

The Department of Social Science organized the first Asian Studies study tour to Kunisaki in Japan from 29 May to 4 June 2017. With the support of a local NGO – Ippan-shadan-hojin Chiki Mirai Keikaku – the study tour included sightseeing of major tourist attractions particularly agricultural heritage sites and meeting local stakeholders in Kunisaki such as local social…

Read More

SSC Newsletter No.2 (6/2017)

Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Department of Social Science is delighted to present you the 2nd issue of the SSC Newsletter consisting of the latest updates and activities.

Attached please find the newsletter for your perusal. We hope you enjoy reading it!

Read More