The Nepali Summer Language Program is more than just a language training workshop — it’s a gateway to discovering the heart of Nepal. Since its debut in 2020, the program, part of the South Asia Center’s Nepal Studies Initiative, has offered students an immersive journey into the Nepali language and culture, bringing an often-overlooked corner

South Asia Center affiliate faculty Sangram Majumdar and Kavita Dattani have recently been awarded funding from the University of Washington’s Royalty Research Fund (RRF).  Majumdar, an assistant professor in painting and drawing in the School of Art + Art History + Design, received funding for his project “Performing Places.” According to Majumdar, “Performing Places” will

Aseem Prakash, an affiliate of the South Asia Center and a professor in the Department of Political Science, was recently elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS). Prakash’s work focuses on environmental policy, climate governance, NGOs and non-profits, and voluntary/private regulation. He is one of 15 faculty members from the University of Washington

Anis Rahman, an affiliate of the South Asia Center and assistant teaching professor in the Department of Communication, recently discussed his involvement in the 2024 Community College Master Teacher Institute (CCMTI). This year’s theme, “The Promises and Perils of New Technologies: Global Perspectives,” provided a backdrop for his examination of technologies and disinformation in South

As we come to the end of yet another eventful year, the South Asia Center would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the myriad ways in which you have engaged with and enriched the South Asia Center. Without you, we would not be the intellectually and culturally vibrant hub of teaching,

The South Asia Center congratulates the 2024 graduates of the M.A. in International Studies (South Asia) and affiliated South Asia Studies programs! Abdulwajid Abdulwahid Degree: M.A. in International Studies (South Asia), Jackson School of International Studies Research/academic interests: Interested in looking at the modern characteristics of Afghan Refugees especially after the collapse of the republic

From a post by the Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies: The Nancy C. M. Hartsock Graduate Student Prize committee has announced the recipients of this year’s award, honoring GWSS graduate students Saad Khan and Marielle Marcaida for their outstanding contributions to Feminist Theory. Khan, along with co-author Tanveer Anoy, received recognition for their paper

Kaya Mallick, a master’s degree student in South Asia Studies who will graduate in June 2024, will head to Uttarakhand, India for 12 months to research female practitioners of Hindu asceticism, yoga, and Tantra as a Fulbright U.S. Student Scholar. Learn more about Kaya in this post from JSIS.

This list contains courses both explicitly on a South Asian topic and courses with an international or relevant thematic focus taught by South Asia Center affiliated faculty. Always double-check the UW Time Schedule for the most current course information.

In our continued effort to spotlight recent scholarly outputs of our faculty, the South Asia Center is proud to present a summary of recent publications that contribute to various fields related to South Asia Studies and beyond. The list below contains a snapshot of scholarly publications related to South Asia appearing since 2023. Featured Publications: