Professor Zach Fredman co-authored an article titled “In the Age of AI, the Study of the Humanities Still Matters” with Executive Vice Chancellor John Quelch, published in China Daily Global
In the age of AI, study of humanities still matters By John Quelch and Zach Fredman | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-12-04 09:08 With the rise of artificial intelligence, it is tempting to believe that the future belongs to coders, data scientists and engineers. But the past year has made something else equally clear: […]
Prof. Rui Hu Presents Lecture-Performance on Speculative Ecological Fiction at Fotografiska Shanghai
In November, Rui Hu, Assistant Professor of Computation and Design, presented a lecture-performance on speculative ecological fiction at Fotografiska Museum Shanghai as part of VORTEX, a recurring lecture-performance series organized by MACA Art Center Beijing that supports cross-disciplinary artistic and academic projects. The event was attended by approximately 40 people. “The lecture-performance featured three sets […]
Prof. Jan Hua-Henning Published a New Article
Congratulations to Prof. Jan Hua-Henning for publishing a new article, “The ‘Cogs’ of society: the origins and politics of ‘critical’ infrastructure protection in Weimar and the Third Reich. History and Technology, 1–29.” ABSTRACT This article traces the origins of critical infrastructure protection by examining the history of the Technische Nothilfe (TN), Germany’s leading technical emergency […]
Young Suzhou Musicians Join DKU Performers for Collaborative Concert
Twelve-year-old violinist Ziqian Zhou, who began studying the instrument at age five and has served as concertmaster for multiple Suzhou youth ensembles, joined the Nov. 24 “Through Time with Music” performance at Duke Kunshan University as one of the youngest musicians on stage. Zhou, who joined the Suzhou Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2023 and has performed in charity […]
DKU & NYU Shanghai Co-present Ecofeminism Exhibition “Gaia Commons” at NYU Shanghai
An ecofeminism exhibition titled “Gaia Commons” opened on October 26, 2025, at NYU Shanghai and will be on view through November 26 at the E3F Semi-Enclosed Exhibition Space and Outdoor Terrace. The month-long exhibition brings together artists, scholars, and educators from Duke Kunshan University, Duke University, and NYU Shanghai to how care, collaboration, and creative […]
Congratulations to Prof. Ben Van Overmeire for being a Finalist for a Book Prize
Prof. Ben Van Overmeire’s book American Koan: Imagining Zen and Self in Autobiographical Literature (University of Virginia Press) was a finalist for a book prize of the American Academy of Religion: https://aarweb.org/news/2025-aar-book-award-winners/. Congratulations!
Emerging Dance Writer’s Fellowship: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The thINKingDANCE (tD) Emerging Dance Writer’s Fellowship recognizes exceptional work in the field of dance writing for two U.S.-based undergraduates studying in the performing arts, journalism, writing, or a related field. The Emerging Dance Writer’s Fellowship was created to foster the next generation of dance critics and writers, guiding them into the next phase of […]
Prof. Maximiliano Amici Collaborates with Suzhou Symphony Orchestra Quartet for Concert
On September 15, Prof. Maximiliano Amici welcomed the Suzhou Symphony Quartet to the DKU campus for a string quartet concert held at the DKU Visitors Center. The event, supported by the Division of Arts and Humanities and the Suzhou Symphony, marked an important step in the developing collaboration between DKU and one of Jiangsu’s leading […]
Turning the Tide: Students Claim First Place at Sony’s 2nd Innovation Competition
On September 15, 2025, three students from Duke Kunshan University’s Computation and Design major—Jingyang Peng (Class of 2027),Yijia Sun (Class of 2025), and Yiqing Wang (Class of 2027)—guided by Professors Ziv Ze’ev Cohen and Giovanni Santini, won first place nationwide at the 2nd Innovation Competition for Students: Start Your Dreams with Sony in Shanghai. Their […]
Prof. Ziying Cui Leads Students to Experience Suzhou Ballet’s work Love Bridge Premiere and Rehearsal
Students in Prof. Ziying Cui’s MEDIART 118 class recently had the opportunity to experience Chinese ballet both behind the scenes and on stage. Through two field trips to the Suzhou Culture and Arts Center, arranged with the support of the Suzhou Ballet Theatre, students attended the technical rehearsal of Love Bridge (鹊之桥) on Wednesday afternoon […]
