Junior Members

The RSAA’s junior members are those under the age of 25 (or under 36 and in full-time education). Recognising the difficulty for junior members to attend afternoon lectures, we run a supplementary series of informal cultural and social events aimed at bringing together students and young professionals with an interest in Asia. We host an evening event every 6-8 weeks during term-time, always on a week day and in a central London location. Events to date have included gallery tours, exhibitions and theatre trips, and all end up in a pub or restaurant for lively discussion and networking.

The junior members also host the bi-annual junior members lecture evening at the East India Club in St. James; and annually a day of talks for 6th form students held jointly with SOAS. Both events include multiple young speakers with a personal, academic or professional interest in Asia, and they are intended to inspire others to take an active interest in the region.

The majority of junior members have spent time overseas, be it on a gap year, while studying, or for work, and we are keen to share our experiences and expertise, as well as learning new things and getting inspiration for future trips. The Society’s Peter Holmes Memorial Award encourages applicants wishing to pursue “purposeful travel” anywhere in Asia and now the JPT Family Trust Medical Science Award offers possibilities for those with a special interest in medical science and practise in challenging environments.

 

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Forthcoming Events

Wed 26 Jun The Return of a King: the Battle for Afghanistan at Society of Chemical Industry
Wed 10 Jul The History & Legend of the 26 Commissars: at The Society of Antiquaries
Wed 24 Jul Afternoon Tea Party at The House of Lords
Wed 25 Sep The Hero's Journey of Alfred Russel Wallace in South East Asia at The Society of Antiquaries
Wed 9 Oct 2018: China Goes Critical at Royal Astronomical Society

News

Moon Jar - Contemporary Translations in Britain: 18 June - 17 August 2013 Works by four leading UK potters and a Korean artist more…

400th Anniversary of First British Contact with Japan Celebrate with Anglo-Japanese Society more…

Restless Ribeiro An Indian Artist in Britain more…

An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles A book on Alfred Russel Wallace by Paul Spencer Sochaczewski more…

Recent Recordings

Success & Failure in Economic Development across Nine Major East Asian Economies

Afghanistan and the new Jihad

The Forgotten Coast of Malabar

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