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Entangled Cartographies Conference
I have rivers but no water; forests but no trees; cities but no buildings. What am I? A map. (origins of riddle unknown) In his 1931 paper “A Non-Aristotelian System and Its Necessity for Rigor in Mathematics and Physics”, Polish American scientist and philosopher Alfred Korzybski introduced the now-iconic phrase, “a map is not the […]
Join Us for Writing Between the Lines — A Three-Day Exploration of Print, Censorship, and Literature
You are warmly invited to join “Writing Between the Lines – Revisiting Print, Censorship, and Literature,” a three-day series of workshops, panels, and discussions featuring Duke and DKU faculty. The event explores how ideas, power, and creativity intersect through the written word — across literature, history, and religion.Wednesday Oct. 29 in LIB 3109 15:00–18:00 Methodology Workshops In […]
Explore Digital Humanities at HRC – 2025 Fall Conference Invitation
Date – Friday, August 29, 2025 Keynotes & Panels – 10:45 AM, AB1087 Gala Dinner and Celebration of Faculty Publications – 6:15PM ,AB Dining Hall Join us for the Fall Conference on Digital Humanities on Friday, August 29, 2025, at HRC! The day features keynote lectures by Mark Hansen (Duke) and Adel-Jing Wang (Zhejiang […]
Join Us For Eco-Emancipation Conference!
Hosted at Duke Kunshan University, this three-day event will bring together scholars to examine pressing issues surrounding environmental justice, biocultural rights, and post-growth futures. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and workshops, participants will explore the complexities of eco-emancipation and the evolving relationships between humans and the natural world. We welcome all those interested in these […]
LCC 2025 Conference Report: Exploring Language and Culture
On February 21, the Language and Culture Center (LCC) at Duke Kunshan University successfully hosted its inaugural conference “Think Globally, Act Locally: How We Engage Language and Culture”. The event attracted approximately 120 scholars, educators, and language teaching professionals from prestige institutions, including New York University Shanghai, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Wenzhou-Kean University, The Ohio State […]
Information Session for Spring Conference 2025
Date: March 11th Time: 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Zoom Meeting ID: 647 602 0030 Password: HRC The HRC Spring Conference 2025, hosted by the Humanities Research Center, will be held on April 18-19 at Duke Kunshan University. This year’s theme is Gender & Sexuality, and the conference will feature keynote lectures, student panels, […]
Humanities Research Center 2024 Fall Conference Program
Humanities Matter: Ecological Crossroads, Past, Present, and Future All conference participants are invited to attend a concluding gala dinner with keynote speakers and guests on August 31 (Saturday). Students who register for the conference may also attend an exclusive seminar with one of the keynote speakers. Register to attend the conference here by 26th Aug. FRIDAY, […]
Register for the 2024 Humanities Research Fall Conference
The Humanities Research Center is excited to announce its Fall 2024 Conference, “Humanities Matter: Ecological Crossroads, Past, Present, and Future.” This conference will explore the intersection of humanistic inquiry and ecological concerns, examining how past insights and current practices shape our understanding of environmental issues and future possibilities. Join us as we delve into critical […]
Humanities Research Center Fall Conference 2024 Call for Papers (submission deadline: July 31)
Humanities Matter: Ecological Crossroads, Past, Present, and Future Conference Dates: August 30-31 Venue: Duke Kunshan University Photograph by: Binbin Li, Associate Professor of Environmental Science at DKU Why do the humanities matter in times of climate change, environmental unsustainability, and threats to biodiversity? What roles have the arts and the humanities played at different ecological crossroads—both past […]
Top Takeaways from The Spirit of Space Conference
Last week, my colleague Ben Van Overmeire and I were pleased to welcome a dazzling array of visitors to the beautiful campus of Duke Kunshan University to talk about all things space. We timed the conference to coincide with China’s Dragon Boat Festival, which commemorates the hero Qu Yuan who, among other things, wrote one […]
