Study Association · Leiden University
Welcome to Asian Studies International Association A.S.I.A.
A warm community for Asian Studies students: social events, cultural outings, academic discussions, career moments, and new friendships.
About the association
Founded in 2021, the Asian Studies International Association is a dynamic group of students at Leiden University who share a passion for Asian histories, cultures, arts, politics, and societies.
Our goal is to create a fun, interactive, and supportive environment where members and non-members can deepen their knowledge and build lifelong connections — one event at a time.
Become a member
Join ASIA and become a member with our yearly membership. The price for one year of membership is of €15,00.
Get ready for adventures with A.S.I.A.
A packed calendar of events, group excursions, cultural outings, food crawls, study meetings, and evenings out. Look at the previous and upcoming events.
2025
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| November 7th | Introductory Pub quiz & Borrel |
| November 12th | Movienight – Laapataa Ladies |
| November 25th | Pub quiz & Borrel |
| November 28th | Movienight – Your Name |
| December 10th | Ice Skating Night |
| February | Lunar New Year |
2026
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| February 3rd | Pub quiz & Borrel |
| February 17th | Visit to the International Criminal Court (The Hague) |
| March 12th | Poolcafé & Borrel |
| March 21st | Visit to the Namuso Gallery (The Hague) |
| March 31st | Pub quiz & Borrel |
| April 21st | Pub quiz & Borrel |
| May 7th-8th | Symposium – In collaboration with L.A.S. Terra |
| May 19th | Pub quiz & Borrel |
| May 22nd | Visit to the Taipei Representative Office in the Netherlands |
| June 4th | Panel Talk – AsianPride |
Social
Drinks, lunches, karaoke, movie nights, and casual meetups.
Academic
Lectures, study sessions, debates, panels, and programme-related discussions.
Cultural
Food crawls, museum visits, cultural holidays, excursions, and partnerships.
Want to get in touch?
We are always eager to hear from students who are passionate about Asia. Send us an email through this button.
