At the Centre for Modern East Asian Studies (CeMEAS) at the University of Göttingen, we combine academic research with active practice in the field of East Asian martial arts. A special focus lies on Korean martial traditions, explored both as cultural heritage and as living practices. Through the work of Dr. Martin Minarik, we…
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[Event Cancellation] Lecture: Network Ties, Social Capital, and Multilateral Cooperation
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We regret to inform you that the lecture: Network Ties, Social Capital, and Multilateral Cooperation has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should the event be rescheduled in the future, we will update the information accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and continued interest. — Centre for…
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

✨ As the year draws to a close, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. May Christmas bring warmth and togetherness, and may the New Year greet you with health, safety, and renewed inspiration. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! ️ We will be back next year with more exciting…
CeMEAS Member Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu Honored with Election to the National Academy of Science and Engineering

Congratulations to our member of the Center of East Asian Studies (CeMEAS), Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu, on being elected as a member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering. Computer scientist Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Fu from the University of Göttingen has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering…
Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d) gesucht – Promotion möglich

Am Ostasiatischen Seminar der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Stelle als wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d) mit einem Umfang von 86 Stunden pro Monat, befristet auf drei Jahre, zu besetzen. Die Position umfasst Aufgaben zur Unterstützung der Professur für Fachdidaktik Chinesisch als Fremdsprache und dient der Qualifizierung des wissenschaftlichen…
Call for Papers: Blurred Boundaries: Martial Arts and Combat Sports Between Cultural Embodiment, Pedagogical Application and Political Appropriation

Call for Papers: Blurred Boundaries: Martial Arts and Combat Sports Between Cultural Embodiment, Pedagogical Application and Political Appropriation 12th Annual Conference of the dvs-Commission ‘Martial Arts and Combat Sports’ in cooperation with the Institute of Sports Science and the Centre for Modern East Asian Studies (CeMEAS), 11 – 13 March 2025 at the Georg-August-University…
Entwicklungsarbeit autoritärer Staaten

Entwicklungsarbeit autoritärer Staaten Momentum-Förderung für Andreas Fuchs Die VolkswagenStiftung fördert das Forschungsvorhaben „Tapping innovative data sources to analyze the impact of authoritarian states on global development“ von Prof. Dr. Andreas Fuchs im Rahmen der Förderinitiative „Momentum – Förderung für Erstberufene“ mit 918.100 Euro. Andreas Fuchs ist Inhaber der Professur für Entwicklungsökonomik an der Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät…
Meet Our Researchers: Harlan David Chambers

Harlan Chambers completed his Ph.D. in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture at Columbia University in 2022 and served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Illinois Wesleyan University before joining the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Göttingen in 2024. Since June 1, 2024, Mr. Chambers has been working as a…
Responsible Innovation Summit 2024

Responsible Innovation Summit 2024 13.06.2024 · Chapter Wirtschaftswissenschaften Der Responsible Innovation Summit ist eine durch Alumni der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen getragene Konferenz für Unternehmen, Gründerinnen und Gründer, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler und Studierende gleichermaßen – das ist als solches einmalig! Die Veranstaltung ist für alle offen – egal ob Studierende oder Interessierte außerhalb der Universität. Studierende, Angehörige…
Call for Papers: Joint Kiel-Göttingen-CEPR Conference on China in the Global Economy 27-28 June 2024

Call for Papers – Deadline: 7 April 2024 Joint Kiel-Göttingen-CEPR Conference on China in the Global Economy 27-28 June 2024 A joint Conference from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, University of Göttingen and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) Berlin, 27/28 June 2024 Deadline: 7 April 2024…
CeMEAS Annual Report 2016 - 2022

We are pleased to present our Annual Report for the years 2016 – 2022, offering an in-depth analysis of the diverse facets that define our centre. Take a moment to explore the insights within the report and feel free to engage with the information and share your thoughts. Your input is invaluable as we work…
CeMEAS WORKSHOP: Martial Aesthetics before and after Bruce Lee

15.-16. February, 2024, University of Göttingen Venue: KWZ, Heinrich Düker Weg 14, Room 2.739 more info