Please join us for the 2026 Anthony C. Janetos Memorial Distinguished Lecture with Justin Yifu Lin, Former Chief Economist of the World Bank and Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University. Moderated by Min Ye, Professor of International Relations & Interim Director, Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, […]
Join us on Friday, May 1 for a workshop with Robert Dreesen, Publisher at Cambridge University Press. In this session, you’ll learn how to navigate the academic publishing landscape, including: Crafting a compelling book proposal that stands out Identifying the right press and approaching editors effectively Understanding the peer-review process Negotiating contracts with confidence Common […]
Join us at the Pardee School of Global Studies on Friday, February 13, for a book talk by Amitav Acharya, UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance and Distinguished Professor at the School of International Service, American University. Moderated by Min Ye, Professor of International Relations & Interim Director, Pardee Center for the Study of […]
Update (2/23): Owing to a blizzard, Boston University’s campuses are closed today, and this event is regretfully cancelled. If we succeed in rescheduling Prof. Oi’s visit, this post will be updated. Join us Monday, February 23, at 5 PM, for a lecture by Jean Oi, Goh Keng Swee Chair in Chinese Studies (Academic Year 2025-2026) […]
Please join us from 5 to 6:30 PM on Tuesday, December 2, for a Winter Open House at the Pardee Center (67 Bay State Road). Wine, beer, and other beverages will be available, along with festive treats. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future […]
Join us on Monday, November 17, for a lecture by William C. Kirby, T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University and Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. The subject of the talk will by Kirby’s recent book, released this year in paperback with a new preface, Creating […]
Application Deadline: Friday, November 14 Detailed Application Instructions Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Pardee Center Graduate Summer Fellows Program. Open to graduate students across Boston University, the program provides fellows an opportunity for intensive interdisciplinary research and writing on topics aligned with the research interests of BU’s Frederick S. Pardee Center for […]
Join us on Thursday, October 16, from 4 to 5:30 PM for the Pardee Center’s Fall Welcome Reception. This fun annual event is great way to kick off the new semester and to mingle with Pardee Center colleagues and friends. Refreshments will be served. Once again, the event will feature “Lightning Talks” by our Graduate […]
The Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future is pleased to announce its 2025-26 Global Health Politics Fellows. The distinguished group of Non-Resident Fellows were selected by the Global Health Politics Workshop’s (GHPW) Steering Committee. Fellows will participate in GHPW events throughout the course of the academic year and receive feedback […]
Last week, the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future welcomed the 18th annual class of Graduate Summer Fellows to the Center. This year’s session includes eight BU graduate students representing seven different academic schools/departments. During the first week of the program, the Fellows participated in an orientation session with Pardee Center Interim […]