UCC - Department of Asian Studies

UCC - Department of Asian Studies UCC, Department of Asian Studies, School of Asian Studies , 3rd Floor, O'Rahilly Building, Universit

Asia, the birthplace of some of the oldest civilizations, is the fastest growing economic centre in the world and home to half the world's population. Following the rise of Japan and the 'Tiger Economies' of South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, today it is China and India with their economies and drive towards modernisation that catch global attention. The current economy crisis is highli

ghting the importance of understanding economic developments, cultural backgrounds and political implications of a major shift towards Asia. All European economies are increasing their engagement with Asian countries to preserve and improve their own ways of living. There is no way of escaping the impact of Asia's rise in a globalised world. For Irish and European business, Asian represents the most promising growth market. The areas of R&D innovation particularly within the fields of food, dairy and science industries, present Irish companies with a substantial range of opportunity. Already Irish political and industrial leaders are well placed within this market. The Irish government has acknowledged the significance of Asia by implementing its Asia Strategy through the support of commercial, political, social and educational exchange between Ireland and its Asian partners. The need for people to acquire a deep understanding of Asian societies, languages, politics and economy is increasingly important. Asia offers students a vast array of social and cultural diversity that concerns hundreds of distinct languages, dialects and cultural traditions. Understanding an Asian language is of massive benefit to anyone intending to build a relationship with an understanding of the region. Studying Asia opens doors to magnificent new worlds and is a major step in preparing oneself for the challenges of the 21st century. Studying Asia provides more than just a means of communication. it is the starting point for a long, personal journey and an acknowledgement of a potentially life-long commitment to new opportunities.

The Academy of Korean Studies has awarded 180,000 Euro to Korean Studies at the Department of Asian Studies at UCC. Cong...
27/07/2026

The Academy of Korean Studies has awarded 180,000 Euro to Korean Studies at the Department of Asian Studies at UCC. Congratulations to Dr Kevin Cawley!

Dr Kevin Cawley (UCC) meets the Irish Ambassador to Korea, her Excellency Michelle Winthrop, in Seoul, at the Kevin O'Ro...
23/07/2026

Dr Kevin Cawley (UCC) meets the Irish Ambassador to Korea, her Excellency Michelle Winthrop, in Seoul, at the Kevin O'Rourke Library at the embassy.

The review for the American Acadedemy of Religion highlights: Cawley's work advances understanding of early Catholic glo...
23/07/2026

The review for the American Acadedemy of Religion highlights: Cawley's work advances understanding of early Catholic globalization by showing how Catholic ideas were transformed through cross-cultural encounter, revealing a process of mutual transformation that created genuinely new theological and social possibilities. His accessible narrative style makes complex theological and philosophical developments comprehensible to general readers while maintaining an analytical depth that advances scholarly understanding.

Tracing the development of Catholic ideas in Japan and China during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century, this book provides an overview of the e...

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