The Center for the Study of Globalization and Cultures (CSGC), set up in 1999 under the joint directorship of Professor Ackbar Abbas and Professor Benjamin Lee, is an interdisciplinary center based in the Department of Comparative Literature. The focus of its work is on issues of culture and globalization with special reference to Asia, China and Hong Kong. Major research themes include: the cultures of capitalism; global flows of culture, media and technology; cities and globalization; new communities, publics, and identities; and postcolonialism and neo-liberalism. It is now under the joint directorship of Professor Daniel Elam and Professor Alvin K. Wong. Its activities are structured around a series of lectures, workshops and seminars with distinguished international scholars on short- or medium term visits working in collaboration with our own faculty members.

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UPCOMING EVENT

In Memory of Professor Ackbar Abbas (1942–2026)

A gathering of friends, colleagues, and students will be held at HKU Main Building Convocation Room (MB218) on 03 November 2026 (Tue), 6–8pm. All are welcome.

RSVP: csgc@hku.hk

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UPCOMING EVENT

Jackie Chan:  What Does It Mean to Be a Hong Kong-Made Man?

Speaker: Gina Marchetti (Pratt Institute)

Moderator: Staci Ford (History, HKU)

Respondent: Jason Coe (Comparative Literature, HKU)
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm Hong Kong Time
Venue: Room 436, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, The University of Hong Kong

All are welcome. Registration is required.

Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=109802