Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential but also raises concerns about surveillance, data ethics, social inclusion, digital colonialism, and national security. Globally, there is unanimous agreement on the necessity of AI governance, yet there are significant differences in approaches to regulating AI. While the U.S., the E.U., and China are establishing regulatory frameworks, Oceania, South America, and Africa are also crafting their distinctive AI governance policies. Divergent AI regulatory strategies reflect differing perceptions and imaginaries of AI’s social impacts and distinct technopolitical and geopolitical considerations. These regulatory approaches, influenced by the shifting dynamics of geopolitics and technopolitics, will play a critical role in shaping the global trajectory of AI. Hence, exploring the development of this global regulatory network and the interplay between the core and emerging regions presents a rich and timely research area.

This workshop aims to foster a holistic and comparative understanding of AI governance, emphasizing the role of geopolitical and technopolitical dynamics in shaping regulatory

landscapes. We invite scholars from different backgrounds, including but not limited to sociology, communication and media studies, international relations, and area studies, to submit 500-word abstracts of their work and participate in a two-day workshop around these issues. Topics may include but are not limited to:

• What are the perceived risks and opportunities of AI that drive regulations in various nation states and/or regions? What values do they aim to promote through the regulatory approach?

• How do nation state governments balance the potential benefits and risks of AI in their regulation?

• How do geopolitical considerations shape the policies and regulatory approach toward AI?

• How are regulatory frameworks being diffused, adapted, or redefined across countries and regions?

• What role do power dynamics between nation-states and major global tech corporations play in AI governance?

• What unique roles can Canada and other Asian Pacific countries play in the future of AI, considering their current policy and AI ecosystem?

Timeline

• 15 June 2024 500-word Abstract due

• 15 July 2024 Notification of Accepted Abstracts

• 12–13 Sept. 2024 Workshop at �첥��Ƶ

After the workshop, selected participants will be further invited to submit their complete manuscripts to a journal special issue. A small stipend may be offered to cover part of the travel and accommodation expenses of selected participants.

This workshop is presented with support from the University of Texas at Austin and York Centre for Asian Research.

Please submit your 500 word abstract to Wenhong Chen and Muyang Li by 15 June 2024.

The call is also available at this link.

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The Award was created to support graduate students undertaking research on the topics of Korean history, culture or society. Dr. Woo, one of Korea's most distinguished scholars in Legal Medicine, laid a foundation for the development of National Institute of Scientific Investigation in that country. He was also a dedicated attending professor for 30 years at his alma mater, Yonsei University in Seoul.

YCAR offers awards for research, fieldwork and language training. The next deadline is 03 February 2025. More information on eligibility or to apply is available at this link.

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Humairah's research focuses on examining the impact of the forced cremation policy, which the Sri Lankan government imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her study, Humairah wants to shed light on how this policy affected burial practices, healthcare experiences, and social dynamics within three major religious communities in Colombo: Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims. Notably, the research addresses the historical neglect of the Muslim population in policy discussions within the context of the longstanding conflict between Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamil Hindus.

A first-generation Canadian, Humairah was born to Sri Lankan Muslim immigrants, and the unique experiences of her family have ignited a deep drive within her to understand marginalized Muslim and racialized minority populations with utmost sincerity and compassion.

“This personal commitment has been a guiding force throughout my life,” she says.

She completed her BA in Human Rights and Equity Studies and is currently in her first year of the MA program in Development Studies. Humairah wears multiple hats in her professional life. She serves as a Program Director with SMILE Canada, an NGO dedicated to empowering Canadian youth with disabilities, reflecting her dedication to fostering inclusivity and social equity within her community. She is also Lab Coordinator at the Global South Migration Lab, actively contributing to research and initiatives related to migration, particularly in the Global South.

She anticipates that her research will also uncover instances of Islamophobia within the broader context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombo and will emphasize the need for a more inclusive policymaking approach that considers the unique needs and beliefs of all religious groups in Sri Lanka.

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Awards to support research and fieldwork travel | Deadline: Monday, 30 October 2023 at 16:00 EDT

Visit for more details on eligibility criteria and application process. 

Essay Award | Deadline: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at 16:00 EDT

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A full list of PDG grant recipients is available here at this link

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Nick Mulé, Ching Pong’s course director for SOWK 7000/Social Justice within a Social Work Context, nominated his paper. He notes that Ching Pong carefully contextualizes identity negotiation from socio-political-cultural perspectives, and makes a clear link between this topic and social justice for the course and the discipline of social work.

Through critical analysis, Ching Pong argues in the paper that the pursuit of social justice by these immigrants for Hong Kong and its citizens continues, which in turn shapes the former's identities here in Canada.

“The passion brought to this subject by this student is subjective, yet they effectively and successfully translate it into an important ongoing social justice issue not only for the democracy of Hong Kong but the concept of democracy internationally,” said Mulé.

Due to the political turmoil in his hometown, Ching Pong moved to Canada in 2022. As a new immigrant to Canada, he is interested in areas such as identities negotiation of migrants, transnational social movements, Hong Kong diaspora studies, etc.

Before moving to Canada, he had experiences working as a research assistant for the social work department in the Chinese University of Hong Kong for a project examining youth’s mental distress derived from the social movement in 2019.

He is a registered social worker both in Ontario and Hong Kong and has over 10 years of expertise working with mainly children and youths in non-profit organizations.  

The York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR) invites York course directors or teaching assistants to nominate exceptional (undergraduate or graduate) student papers or creative projects for the is offered annually to celebrate exceptional (undergraduate or graduate) student papers or creative projects that focus on Hong Kong and its Diaspora. Submissions are accepted throughout the year and the next deadline for papers/projects is Friday, 26 April 2024.

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The will fund graduate students to attend the in Québec City, 12 to 14 October 2023.  

To be eligible, you should be a graduate student at one of the consortium universities studying  Southeast Asia and/or its diasporas. You do not need to present a paper.

Applications with be judged on commitment to future work on Southeast Asia or its diaspora(s), financial need and academic potential.

CSEASI expects to give out 12 to 20 travel bursaries sufficient to cover transport to Québec, dependent on the distance and cost of travel.

Applications can be submitted virtually via or send the following information to cseasi.icesea@gmail.com:

• Name:
• Email
• The Consortium University with which you are affiliated: University of Victoria; �첥��Ƶ; McGill University; Université de Montréal; University of Saskatchewan; University of British Columbia; Université Laval; University of Toronto; Bishop’s University
• Level of �첥��Ƶ—doctoral or masters:
• Year in your program:
• Title and 200 Word description of graduate research project:
• Does your university or research project offer funding? (If yes, how much):
• Estimated cost of train or economy airfare:
• Attach the following: Your CV, which should include the name and email of your supervisor

Next Steps

Applications submitted before 15 August 2023 will be notified of acceptance by 01 September 2023. Applications submitted after 15 August will be considered on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

For more information

cseasi.icesea@gmail.com or .

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�첥��Ƶ faculty members engaged in research and research creation broadly related to Philippines and/or its diasporas are invited to submit an application for research/creation funding and/or publication support.

The at the York Centre for Asian Research is offering up to five minor research grants of up to C$4,500 each as well as support for faculty members to disseminate research in the field of Philippine studies (number and value based on applications).

This opportunity is open to full-time York faculty, with a preference for early career scholars.

Minor Research & Research Creation Grants

These grants are for faculty members wishing to undertake research/creation broadly related to Philippine studies, that could include, but is not limited to, Filipino arts, history, cultures, languages, politics, society, economics and environments; Filipino-Canadian relations; Filipinos in Canada; Filipinos in the diaspora; and/or Canadians in the Philippines. Applicants from faculties across York university are invited to apply. We are looking for applications that show a clear link to Philippine Studies. Where possible, we also seek applications that involve undergraduate or graduate students through opportunities for training and professional development.

Your application should contain:

Access the application form at this link:

Publication Support

This funding is intended to assist in covering expenses that will enable or enhance the publication of research in the field of Philippines Studies.

Eligible expenses include research support, indexing, artwork, copyright clearance, cartography, image reproduction, translation or copy editing. The fund might also contribute towards the cost of a publishing subvention required by a university press.

The fund is not intended to cover costs that would ordinarily be borne by the publisher. Nor does it support the collection, compilation, analysis or writing of material, which is considered basic research assistance and thus should be funded from another source. This funding will not support page charges for journals or open access publication charges.

Your application should contain:

Access the application form at this link:

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Applications for both opportunities will be reviewed by the PSG Award Adjudication Committee whose criteria includes:

Applications will be accepted until midnight on Tuesday, 25 July 2023. Late applications will not be reviewed.  

For more information, contact the PSG at phillipinestudiesgroup@yorku.ca

This call is available at this link: .

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