Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit

Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit

The Mongolia & Inner Asia Studies Unit was founded in 1986 by Professor Caroline Humphrey and Professor Urgunge Onon. It has become a dynamic interdisciplinary research unit at the University of Cambridge and is based within the Department of Social Anthropology

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The Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit accepts a number of visiting scholars each year to undertake research on the region and collaborate with Unit scholars.

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15 Jul 2026

Thank You to the Cambridge Mongolian Cultural Society

13 Jul 2026

Cambridge Nadaam Archery Event

whole group:Naadam Archery 2026

13 Jul 2026

2026 - A Special Year to Mark the MIASU 40th Anniversary

11 May 2026

Latest issue of 'Inner Asia' – available now

Cover the of the Journal 'Inner Asia'

28 Apr 2026

An Appreciation of Roberte Hamayon by Professor Caroline Humphrey – Digital Off-Print

13 Apr 2026

Conference: Speculative Revivals in the Ruins of Industrial Meat

Resources and Collections

MIASU Library Publications Inner Asia Archive Research on the Environment

Events

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3rd Biennial Cambridge Mongolia Forum 2026

24 September 2026 Alison Richard Building, 7 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP

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Onon Prize Lecture – Nicola Di Cosmo

24 September 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm Alison Richard Building, University of Cambridge, 7 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP

MIASU Research Seminar: 20th October

20 October 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm Mond Building Seminar Room & Zoom

MIASU Research Seminar: 3rd November

3 November 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm Mond Building Seminar Room & Zoom

MIASU Research Seminar: 17th November

17 November 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm Mond Building Seminar Room & Zoom

MIASU Research Seminar: 1st December

1 December 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm Mond Building Seminar Room & Zoom