How to use NIAS

NIAS is staffed by professionals with a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience, and host to a wide array of opportunities.

As such, NIAS has something to offer anyone who has an interest in modern Asia. This is particularly true of persons or institutions working with or researching modern Asia and located in one of the five Nordic countries.

Take part in the NIAS research environment

NIAS offers students and researchers access to our excellent library resources, open research community and friendly atmosphere. The NIAS SUPRA programme offers scholarships and workplaces for MA and PhD students as well as resources for guest researchers.

Furthermore, NIAS' new research theme Mapping the Human Landscapes of EurAsia. Dealing with Cultural Differences in a Globalized World acts as an extensive research umbrella under which Nordic and other scholars can collaborate and share knowledge. At present, researchers from East and South Asia together with colleagues from the Nordic region are involved in the preparation of this project.

Use our networks

With a mandate to support studies on Asia in the Nordic region, NIAS hosts and supports a broad network of individuals, institutions and interest groups.

Our social network Barha offers access to colleagues and networks, and facilitates knowledge-sharing in an innovative and mutually beneficial environment.

Find and be found through our research information resources

Through NIAS Press and NIAS LINC - the Library and Information Centre, we can offer:

• Access to northern Europe’s richest repository of Asia-related material, including databases and e-journals
• Dissemination and storage of research results at AsiaPortal.info
• Publication by northern Europe’s only Asian studies press
• Access to colleagues and networks and increased professional or scholarly visibility at Barha.

In addition, you can:

• Search through our researchers or current research projects to find research partners
• Find ways to share ideas and information through our EurAsia networks
• Further your skills and learning by participating in seminars and workshops
• Seek information through our AsiaPortal
• Disseminate your findings to a wider readership through NIAS Press
• Become visible: Blog through Barha or InFocus at AsiaPortal.
• Follow NIAS on Facebook or Twitter.
• Find our videos at YouTube
• Your inquiries are always welcome, as we are always open to suggestions for new ways to collaborate.