IMA Events
Animation with Lise Fearnley
Monday, November 18 | 1PM - 2:30PM | N306 |
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Lise Fearnley is one of the leading animation producers in the Nordic region. Lise has produced two Oscar nominated films, of which Torill Kove’s The Danish Poet won the Oscar for Best Animated Short in 2007. In the talk, Lise Fearnley will present some animation shorts produced by the Oscar-winning studio Mikrofilm and talk about her experience of creating animation in today’s world. She will also share her thoughts on how AI and new technologies of graphic generation changes the animation industry.
Creative Expressions and Visual Conceptualization in VR Art
Tuesday, November 19 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM | N306 |
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XR creator and research-based artist. Daming holds a doctorate degree in Scenography from the Central Academy of Drama in China. With a unique perspective rooted in theater, she delves into the realm of XR (AR/VR/MR). Her debut VR dance film, “Or Bit” (2019), garnered international acclaim and was celebrated at numerous festivals and exhibitions. Currently, Daming is the Lecturer at the School of Art and Communication at China Jiliang University.
Precious Plastic Zurich
Thursday, November 21 | 1PM - 2PM | N306 |
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In this talk, you will learn more about the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, taking place in Busan, Korea. Precious Plastic Zurich will also share its experience recycling plastic and starting a project as part of the global community of people concerned with the use and recycling of plastic. They believe that the value of this resource should not be lost at the end of products’ lives.
Writing Sex & Body Workshop
Monday, November 18 | 5:30PM - 6:45PM | S301 |
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The tools of good sex writing can help authors across all genres and all sexualities (LGBTQ+ as well as straight) explore aspects of intimacy and the body. This multi-genre workshop offers writing exercises that consider how authors grapple with the body. Participants will leave with excerpts, writing prompts, and hands-on experience writing about the body.
Economics Research Seminar Series
Fines, Fees, and Policing for Profit: Evidence from Policy Reforms in Missouri - Nathan Schiff Kam (Shanghai University of Finance and Economics)
Wednesday, November 20 | 1PM - 2:15PM | S825 | no RSVP required
Police departments issue fines for minor public safety violations, such as traffic tickets for speeding, to deter unlawful behavior. In this paper, we study the issue of policing and revenue generation in the US state of Missouri, before and after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer in August 2014. We use detailed data on municipal court finances and municipal policing to evaluate the effects of these reforms in the aftermath of the shooting. Our study aims to explain which reforms were most effective and what underlying mechanisms led to the documented responses in policing.
GCS & CGA & DHL Lecture Series
Thriving Heritagization and its Decline: Shanghai's Trajectory to Urban Regeneration in the Name of Conservation
Wednesday, November 20 | 5:15PM - 6:30PM | N208 |
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Don't miss the final lecture in our CGA-DHL Heritage lecture Series! Join us to explore why Shanghai's conservation plans are faltering in urban regeneration, uncovering the impact of 'heritagization' and complex stakeholder dynamics on heritage identity.
Lotus, Peach, and Wall: Or Is There Virtual Reality in Early Modern China?
Thursday, November 21 | 5:15PM - 6:30PM | N208 |
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This talk by Jiayi Chen explores how 16th–17th century Chinese ‘strange accounts’ prefigure today’s immersive tech. Through illusions and sensory blending, these narratives reveal early VR-like experiences.
Music Platforms, Cultural Industries, and Everyday Users
Wednesday, November 20 | 5:30PM - 6:45PM | E402 or
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This talk explores how we might understand the agency exercised by users of digital platforms, using music streaming platforms as an example. What does this tell us about “platform power” in the realm of culture? Dr. Hesmondhalgh, the world-renowned media studies scholar, also the author of The Culture Industries will bring us his latest research findings on the business and users of the streaming music industries.
Student-led Workshop “Jars, fermenting you & me … ” inspired by the ICA exhibition Sour Things （发酸）
Thursday, November 21 | 4PM - 5:45PM | ICA |
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In this workshop, with moving, reflecting, chatting... – different ways of being or expressing, maybe we will find ourselves related to snippets and threads in “Sour Things” in our own ways, about turning sour, about fermenting, or about the food and cultural practices or rituals that make us who we are or connect us together, about politics of disappearance, about resilience, resistance and communities…
Co-creation With An Animate World
Thursday, November 21 | 5:30PM - 7PM | E903-904 |
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Come join the upcoming event by Dr. Rachel Sweeney from Schumacher College (UK) to explore ecological entanglements and interspecies communication embedded in Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. Dr. Sweeney's sharing will be followed by a dinner reception featuring plant-based dishes from Duli restaurant and a lucky draw to win edible gifts from Yungu Permaculture Farm.
How I Became a Standup Comedian: Interactive Session with Frankie
Thursday, November 21 | 7:15PM - 8PM | E303 |
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Join us for an exciting interactive session with standup comedian Frankie! This isn't your typical lecture - it's a dynamic session where you'll get to: Hear Frankie's personal journey into comedy; Get real feedback on your comedy material (Bring a prepared 1-minute bit if you'd like feedback!); Engage in an open Q&A about the comedy industry; Learn about what it takes to pursue comedy as a career.
Sketch the Cityscape Around Us
Friday, November 22 | 1PM - 4PM | Meet on Campus |
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Come walk the disappearing old streets around Chenghuang Temple along Zhonghua Road. Sketch Shanghai’s past and present, capturing the unique details of this area before it fades away! This historic area offers a glimpse into the rich culture and architecture of the early 20th century. No sketching experience required, beginners are welcome! We will leave campus together at 1 PM.
CSDSE Events
Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning: Workshop on Mathematics of Machine Learning
Sunday, November 24 | 8:30AM - 6PM | S301 |
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Join us for an in-depth workshop on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, covering key areas such as optimization, machine learning algorithms, and deep learning. Whether you are just starting or are well-versed in the mathematics behind machine learning, this event provides an ideal platform to expand your knowledge and connect with others who are passionate about these transformative technologies.
2024 Digital Innovation Challenge Kick-Off Day
Sunday, November 24 | 5:30PM - 8PM | N107 |
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The 2024 NYU Shanghai Digital Innovation Challenge is set to launch with the theme "Digital Innovation Empowering Personalized Education." This initiative invites students from different universities to collaborate with industry and academic experts in leveraging generative AI to address challenges in personalized education. Join us to learn more and get involved on Kick-Off Day!
Classic Songs of Boundless Love
Sunday, November 24 | 5PM - 6:30PM | NYU Shanghai Recital Hall (W1) |
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This presentation uses masterful art songs to illustrate shared human values. This selection of classic songs by notable twentieth-century composers—in France, the US, Russia, Japan, and China—demonstrates a collective sentiment shared worldwide: Whether romantic love, love for an infant, or love of nature and one’s homeland, it is this profound feeling that guides all people toward mutual appreciation and treating each other with compassion and kindness.
Creative Writing Workshop
Writing about People
Monday, November 25 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | S211 |
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Story is all about character--but how do we make an imaginary person seem vivid and compelling? How do we reveal personality and hint at the complexities of the human mind? Join Creative Writing Professor Kyle Muntz to find out.
