Initiatives
Initiatives
As part of our mission to support innovative and interdisciplinary research on contemporary China, CCCS hosts and supports a wide range of initiatives. These programs are designed to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students from across disciplines, fostering vibrant intellectual exchange and cultivating new perspectives on China’s evolving role in the world. By building research capacity and encouraging collaboration, our initiatives create spaces where ideas can be tested, partnerships can grow, and projects can take shape. Below you will find our current and ongoing initiatives.
Biannual Conference of the Chinese Studies Association of Australia (2025)
In December 2025, CCCS will host the biannual conference of the Chinese Studies Association of Australia. For instructions on how to apply and the full program of the event, see this page.
China Water Network
Under the guidance of Associate Professor Sarah Rogers and Prof Mark Wang from CCCS, as well as Professor Alison Browne, Professor Deljana Iossifova, and Professor Saska Petrova from the University of Manchester, the China Water Network brings together early-stage researchers interested in China’s water-related topics across universities and disciplines. It is a platform for communication, peer support and networking to accompany the professional development of researchers, through virtual meetings, on-site events and networking activities at conferences. Read more at this link.
Chinese Studies Research Group
The Chinese Studies Research Group (CSRG) is a postgraduate academic group representing all Chinese Studies researchers at the University of Melbourne, regardless of department, school, or faculty. We provide events, resources, training, and support. For more information about the group and how to become a member, see this page.
Global China Knowledge Network
Global China Knowledge Network aims to be a platform that enables the development, sharing and articulation of knowledge on China’s process of ‘Going Global’. Read more at this link.
Seed Funding
The purpose of our Seed Grants is to encourage and support new research ideas, collaborations and high-quality publications by University of Melbourne staff and PhD students, with a focus on contemporary China studies.