The Youth Symposium: The Intersection of Research, Civil Society, and Young People in East Asia is now accepting papers and proposals.
The Symposium is Organised by the East Asia Young Scholars Association and Aims to:
- Provide a nexus for academia and civil society actors to interact and communicate for the past, present, and future development of East Asia;
- Provide a platform for young researchers, scholars, and civil society actors to share their works and exchange thoughts;
- Invoke the importance to acknowledge, understand, study, and apply East Asian issues and perspectives;
- Provide a gateway for students to learn practical affairs beyond their own nation;
- Empower youth in research and civil society.
Themes of the Symposium
The central theme of the 2025 Youth Symposium: The Intersection of Research, Civil Society, and Young People in East Asia (hereafter Symposium) is East Asian Affairs. Some examples of sub-themes are provided below:
- Liberal Values and Democratic Development in East Asia
- Economic Interdependence and International Relationship
- East Asian Liberal arts
- East Asian Philosophy
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Language, Culture, Thoughts, and History
- Minority Rights
- The Future of East Asia
Submissions on alternative topics are also welcome. Please check the Concept Note for more information.
Types of Submissions
The Symposium accepts three types of submissions:
Individual Submissions (Abstract)
Individual Submissions (Essay)
Panel Proposal
Each submission type has its own submission requirements. Please check the Submission Guidelines for more information.
Submission Page: https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2025-submit-your-work/
Date of the Symposium
22-24 August, 2025
Venue of the Symposium
The University of Tokyo Komaba Campus Tokyo, Japan
FAQ Page
https://eaysa.org/youth-symposium-2025-frequently-asked-questions/
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