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Humanities Research Center 2026 Spring Conference Program
FRIDAY, April 03, 2026 08:30-09:00 Registration and Coffee AB1079 09:00-09:15 Opening Remarks AB1079 Carlos rojas, Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke University Selina Lai-Henderson, Associate Professor […]
Call for Student Helpers for HRC Spring Conference 2026!
We are excited to invite you to be a part of the HRC Spring Conference 2026, where we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated student helpers to help ensure the success of the event. Below are the key student helpers roles we need to fill: IT Assistance Number of Student Helpers Needed: 4 Responsibilities: Provide technical support […]
Nature and Society: DKU Undergraduate Humanities Spring Conference 2026 | April 3
The DKU Humanities Research Center (HRC) is thrilled to announce its annual Spring Conference 2026, taking place at Duke Kunshan University on April 3, 2026! This year’s theme, “Nature and Society,” explores the dynamic interactions between human societies and the natural world across cultures, time periods, and disciplines. We are excited to welcome our keynote […]
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 prestigious 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, […]
