Upcoming Events

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
9-10th Oct 2027
Deadline: 1st Aug 2026

The Organizing Committee of ICSKL-12 and Korean Studies at Ruhr University Bochum are pleased to announce that the next meeting of the International Conference on Sino-Korean Linguistics will be held 9-10 October 2027 at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany).

ICSKL-12 welcomes abstract submissions on all aspects of the historical interaction of Chinese and Korean languages and scripts. These topics include, but are not limited to, Sino-Korean phonology/lexicology/syntax, Korean textual materials related to Chinese language and linguistics, Chinese textual materials related to Korean language and linguistics, and language contact and borrowing between the two languages.

The official languages of the conference are English, Chinese, and Korean. Abstracts, papers, and oral presentations may be made in any one of these three languages. We encourage presenters, whenever possible, to use a different language for the written paper and the oral presentation in order to make their contributions accessible to those who do not know all three languages.… Read more ⤻

Venice, Italy
22nd July 2026
Deadline: 15th Jun 2026

The Society for the Study of Chinese Religions (SSCR) is seeking speakers for its upcoming “New Voices in the Study of Chinese Religions” event at the 2026 European Association for Chinese Studies Biennial Conference, taking place on July 22 (19:00–20:45) at the conference venue in Venice, Italy.
This “New Voices” event will feature 10-minute talks by three junior scholars, followed by a Q&A discussion and a reception. The talks can be on any aspect of Chinese religions and should be delivered in English. Participation in this session will be in-person only. Junior scholars eligible to apply are PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and scholars not more than five years away from receiving their doctoral degree. Presenters will need to be members of the SSCR by the time of the conference (to join the SSCR, please visit https://chinesereligions.org/contact).

To apply, please send us the following:

1. Name
2. Institutional affiliation
3. Email address
4. Status (e.g.,

Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
20–21st Nov 2026
Deadline: 15th Jul 2026

The Department of Asian Studies welcomes contributions that engage with the conference theme from a variety of theoretical, methodological, and interdisciplinary perspectives, with a focus on the languages, cultures, societies, and histories of Asia and their diasporic manifestations.

The conference invites original research in anthropology, history, international relations, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, sociology, visual arts, and related fields in the humanities and social sciences.

We invite proposals in the following formats:
• individual papers
• organized panels
• research posters
• alternative formats (films, performances, artworks, poetry, etc.)
• student papers

The working language of the conference is English.

Abstract submission deadline: July 15, 2026

For further information regarding the conference theme, submission guidelines, venue, conference fee, and registration, please visit: acas.upol.cz

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: acas@upol.cz

We would be very grateful if you could share this call with colleagues and students who may be interested.… Read more ⤻

Haus Villigst in Schwerte, Germany
18-19th Jul 2026

Deadline: 10th July

The “Iserlohner Kreis” is a loose circle of young social scientists working on China. Our annual workshop will be held from 18 to 19 July 2026 at Haus Villigst in Schwerte, Germany. This year, our discussion will centre on new directions and evolving approaches in Chinese Studies.

The workshop aims at young scholars looking to discuss their master’s theses, dissertations and habilitations as well as their completed or ongoing research projects, applications and academic articles in an informal setting. Beyond social science research on the Sinophone world, we also particularly welcome interdisciplinary work. Participants may present thematic trends and new findings from their own projects, their work on theoretical categorisations and practical methodology as well as related challenges. The workshop is intended as a platform for specific problems and receiving constructive peer feedback.
We are looking forward to a diverse range of contributions! To facilitate networking among young sinology scholars, participation without a presentation is also possible.… Read more ⤻

Sofia University, Bulgaria
6-7th Nov 2026
Deadline: 15th Jun 2026

The Department of Sinology at the Centre for Eastern Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” cordially invites you to participate in the jubilee academic conference marking the 35th Anniversary of the Sinology Programme

“CHINA – INNER AND OUTER PERSPECTIVES: CHALLENGES, INTERACTIONS AND PROSPECTS”

The conference will be held on 6 and 7 November 2026 at the Rectorate of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

The conference is funded by state budget resources allocated for research activities at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and participation is free of charge. The working languages of the conference will be Bulgarian, English and Chinese.

Conference website: https://sinology.uni-sofia.bg/en/conference-2026

To apply, please submit an abstract of your paper (up to 400 words) via the following online application form by 15 June: https://forms.gle/tYanveGXEc7Acrhw9

Confirmation of your participation will be sent by 15 July 2026.
The deadline for submission of full paper texts is 31 December 2026.… Read more ⤻

27-31st Jul 2026
Stuttgart, Germany
Deadline: 25th Apr 2026

The 13th edition (2026) of the EACL Summer School in Chinese Linguistics will be held from July 27 – July 31, 2026 at the Linguistics Department of Stuttgart University, Keplerstraße 17, 70174 Stuttgart.
The goal of the summer school is to provide an opportunity for MA and PhD students affiliated to European universities to be exposed to areas in Chinese linguistics which might not be available in their home institution.
The 13th edition of the EACL Summer School offers the following four courses which will be of a duration of 1.5 hours; each course will be offered daily:

The Syntax-Semantics Interface of Modern Mandarin

Course on the Syntax-Semantics Interface of Modern Mandarin with special regard to expressions of scalarity, degree expressions, scalar focus particles such as ‘even’, ‘only’, one of the currently most discussed topics in Chinese theoretical linguistics. Additionally, desire predicates and temporal expressions will be at issue, thus combining issues in syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.… Read more ⤻

Ljubljana, Slovenia
4-7th Sep 2026
Deadline: 15th May 2026

The Department of Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana cordially invites PhD students and post-doctoral researchers to a summer school course on dialectical thought in Asian philosophies and cultures.

The summer school is based on the premise that dialectical thinking is essential for deepening the conceptual understanding of dynamic processes in reality and for fostering the development of human societies. These two aspects of dialectical development, the conceptual and the social, will be addressed and discussed through the lens of transcultural contrastive analyses focusing on Asian, particularly East Asian and European models of dialectical development respectively. Our focus on the East Asian region is well-justified, as all lecturers have specialized knowledge in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean philosophies, along with expertise in comparative philosophy.

September 4–7, 2026 Credit points: 5 ECTS Fields: Sinology, Japanology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Cultural Studies Institution: University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts, Department of Asian Studies Duration (days): 4 Number of attendees: 30 Language: English

Lecturers

Professor Robin Wang, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Professor Tzu-Chien Tho, University of Bristol
Professor David Bartosch, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai
Professor Jana S.… Read more ⤻

Hong Kong, PRC
12-14th Aug 2026

The World Association for Chinese Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary conference in Hong Kong — a city that embodies the “between worlds” at the heart of our theme. Over the past decade, our annual gatherings have built bridges between Chinese and international scholars, fostering critical exchange across disciplinary and cultural boundaries. As the global landscape grows more complex and dialogue more difficult, this work has become both harder and more necessary.

From Classical Studies to Contemporary Challenges: Literature, History, Philosophy, Economics, Technology, and Beyond 從古典研究到當代挑戰：文學、歷史、哲學、經濟、科技及其他領域

Date: August 12–14, 2026 會議時間：2026年8月12日至14日
Venue: The University of Hong Kong, School of Chinese 會議地點：香港大學中文學院

Registration 註冊網址: https://china-studies.com/2026/
General inquiries: wacs@china-studies.com

中文會議信息請見本帖第二部分。

Organizer: World Association for Chinese Studies e.V. (NGO/NPO)
Host: The University of Hong Kong, School of Chinese

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The World Association for Chinese Studies celebrates its 10th anniversary conference in Hong Kong — a city that embodies the “between worlds” at the heart of our theme.… Read more ⤻

University of Bologna, Italy (in-person only)
15-16th Oct 2026
Deadline: 2nd Feb 2026

Final Conference of the ERC “WRITE” project (University of Bologna, GA. 949645) and the 19th Annual Conference of the Centre for Contemporary Visual Arts Asia (Birmingham City University)

Calligraphy (shufa 书法) has always been regarded as the ‘chief of all Chinese arts’ (Chiang 1973) and a central pillar of Chinese civilization. Writing Chinese characters by hand with a brush is an aesthetically appealing activity that lies at the heart of Chinese culture and national identity. As a means of representation of the universal dynamism, Calligraphy embodies the most important philosophical conceptions of the Chinese thought. It possesses the power to evoke natural forces, to assert and advance social and ideological values and to uphold individual artists’ creativity (Harrist and Fong 1999). Calligraphy has consistently contributed to the continuity of Chinese artistic and cultural tradition, and the emergence of innovative elements in its powerful and extremely coherent tradition has always been a perfect mirror reflecting cultural changes and an active agent in discourses about what constitute ‘Chinese culture’.… Read more ⤻

Valletta, Malta
4-6th Nov 2026

Deadline: 28th Feb 2026

The Department of Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Malta, with the support of the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta, is pleased to announce the second edition of the Chinese Studies Conference in Malta. Following the success of our 2023 gathering, we once again invite scholars from around the world to join us in Malta to engage with one of the most enduring and foundational questions in Sinology: comparison.

From its earliest formulations, Sinology has been shaped by comparative frameworks, for instance, through the application of Greco-Latin linguistic models to Chinese, and the use of Western aesthetic values to interpret Chinese art. Similarly, from at least the late Ming and Qing dynasties onward, Chinese intellectuals also engaged in cross-cultural comparison, seeking to “open their eyes to the world” and to assimilate Western knowledge. This phenomenon may also be understood from a cognitive perspective: we make sense of the unfamiliar by relating it to what we already know.… Read more ⤻