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Academic Peer Advisor Appointments OpenInterested in connecting with trained peer mentors and discussing transitioning to university academic life, course selections, major decisions, and other topics related to your academic journey? Come reach out to an Academic Peer Advisor (APA) via shanghai.peeradvising@nyu.edu to schedule an appointment! Feel free to check out the APA website for the APA profile and relevant opportunities!
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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research SymposiumApplication Now Open!
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Academic Skills WorkshopsHow to Take Clear Notes for Lectures, Seminars, and MeetingsTuesday, September 16 | 1PM - 1:30PM | E304 | RSVP
Wednesday, September 17 | 1:30PM - 2PM | E304 | RSVP
Not sure what’s worth writing down during lectures or meetings? Join us to explore effective note-taking strategies that will help you capture key ideas in a way that makes sense to you—so you can remember, engage with, and build on them later! How to Read Effectively and EfficientlyTuesday, September 23 | 1PM - 1:30PM | E304 | RSVP
Wednesday, September 24 | 1PM - 1:30PM | E304 | RSVPJoin us for a workshop that introduces practical strategies to help you read scholarly texts faster and smarter. You’ll learn when and how to skim, scan, and close-read, and gain tools to identify main arguments and supporting evidence. Perfect for students who want to read with purpose and confidence!
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Study, Research and Internship Opportunities in Germany in 2026 - 2027Tuesday, September 30 | 12PM - 1PM EDT (Midnight CST) | Register
Join DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service to learn details on their scholarship and grant programs in support of student study, research and internships in Germany in 2026-27. DAAD has funding programs to support students at all stages (Bachelor, Master’s and PhD) in all fields of study. This session is offered by DAAD in the USA. Learn more about studying in Germany from China.
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The application for the Yenching Scholars is open
NYU Shanghai applicants internal deadline: Monday, November 3, 11:59 PM (Shanghai Time).
Yenching Scholars is a two-year, all-expenses-paid Master's degree in China Studies at Peking University. The curriculum has an interdisciplinary focus across social sciences, arts, law, business, economics, and many other fields offered at Beida.
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Library EventsUnderstanding Prompts and Incorporating FeedbackMonday, September 15 | 1PM - 2PM | W507 | RSVP
Struggling to understand the prompt for an assignment? Confused about how to incorporate feedback from your professors, peers, and the ARC? This workshop will help you to develop systematic strategies that can be applied to a wide variety of courses. The Fun Side of the Library: Finding movies, music, and more!Tuesday, September 16 | 3:15PM - 4:15PM | W507 | RSVP
The library is here for more than just your research needs - we're fun, too! Come to this workshop to learn about finding novels, streaming movies, self-paced language-learning, and other cool resources in our collections. Research Questions: From Curiosity to ClarityTuesday, September 16 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | W507 | RSVP
This workshop guides students in understanding what makes a strong research question and why it matters for academic work. We will explore strategies for moving from broad interests to clear, focused questions that can guide research and writing. Writing and Researching with NYU Supported GenAIWednesday, September 17 | 3:45PM - 4:45PM | W507 | RSVP
Did you know NYU supports Google Gemini and NotebookLM GenAI? This workshop introduces the basics of NYU's two supported GenAI services and how they're integrated into other NYU services that can help you become a stronger researcher and writer. Introduction to Libraries Resources on China StudiesThursday, September 18 | 3:45PM - 4:45PM | W507 | RSVP
English language resources on China studies; focus on arts/humanities and social sciences. Open to all NYUSH members: students/faculty/staff. No language requirements. Signpost Your Talk: How to keep your listeners on trackThursday, September 18 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | W507 | RSVP
Want to make your presentations clearer, more professional, and easier to follow? This interactive workshop introduces signposting language—the phrases and expressions that guide your audience through your talk. You’ll learn how to open and close effectively, highlight key points, and smoothly transition between ideas. CSDSE EventsMeet Our Faculty: Hua Shen | Clarifying and Measuring Human – AI Alignment: From ValueGaps to Bidirectional Opinion InfluenceTuesday, September 16 | 11:45AM - 12:45PM | S303 | RSVP
Join us for a seminar with Prof. Hua Shen, who will discuss how to clarify and measure human–LLM alignment. She will highlight value gaps between humans and LLMs, and explore how interactions shape both human and model opinions. Prof. Shen will also share the experiences to choose research directions, and offer some practical application tips for those applying for PhD. Industry Insight Series | Make Web2 Data Portable Using ZK and zkTLSWednesday, September 24 | 12PM - 1PM | S307 | RSVPJoin us for a talk by Richard Liang, co-founder and CEO of P2P Labs. He will share how ZK and zkTLS can make Web2 data portable, covering a ZK primer, comparisons with other approaches, and real applications including what’s being built at ZKP2P.
Chinese Conversation Night, All Levels
Tuesday, September 16 | 5:15PM - 6:15PM | W629 | RSVP
All Chinese-speaking students, staff and faculty are invited to join!
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ICA EventsExhibition | Ho Rui An: “Chronologies”September 18 - December 20 | 11AM - 6PM | N101, ICA Gallery | More Information
Chronologies gathers moving image works by Singapore-based artist and writer Ho Rui An and premieres his new film, The World of Lines, in an exhibition through which factory workers, filmmakers, students, and ghosts emerge as agents of history and of historiography. For more information on how to visit, please check on ICA’s website. Chronologies and Scenographies: Artist and Curators in ConversationSaturday, September 20 | 4:30PM - 6:30PM | N101, ICA Gallery B1 | More Information
Artist Ho Rui An, curator Zian Chen, and curator Joni Zhu will discuss the ideas that emerged during their collaboration, reflect on the historical threads within the works, and explore how these concurrent dual exhibitions respond to shifts in regional economic and social structures. In conjunction with Chronologies, an exhibition by Ho Rui An and co-curated by Zian Chen. Making Community, Making WorkPeer Support and the Future of Community Mental Health in ChinaFriday, September 19 | 11:15AM - 12:30PM | S308 | RSVP | Walk-ins Welcome
For the past few decades, psychiatric care for people with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) in China has been dominated by a biomedical approach and characterized by hospital- and pharmaceutical-centered services. Even the state-led community mental health reform has been driven primarily by the goal of risk management. The Hundred River Review Vol. 9 Launch EventFriday, September 19 | 4PM - 5PM | E302 | RSVP
Submit essays for publication in Volume 10 by September 12
The latest volume of the Hundred River Review, NYU Shanghai’s journal of excellent student nonfiction writing, is about to be published! Come celebrate the volume’s launch, get a print copy, and hear from student authors. Refreshments provided!
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