Asia Pacific Research Circle

Researching the
Asia-Pacific.
Shaping the conversation.

A student-led research organisation producing rigorous, policy-relevant research on the Asia-Pacific.

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What We Do

We are a next-generation think tank advancing Global South-centred research on the rapidly evolving Asia Pacific. Building on established frameworks while developing new perspectives, we bring together emerging researchers, experienced mentors, and peers across institutions worldwide to produce research with a purpose.

Research

We investigate the political, economic, legal, and social forces shaping the Asia Pacific, empowering emerging researchers to produce and publish rigorous, evidence-driven work.

Connect

We bring together students, researchers, and institutions across universities and borders, creating opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas.

Policy

We bridge research and policy, translating theoretical frameworks and data-driven evidence into practical insights for policymakers and engaging with the institutions shaping the Asia Pacific.

Impact

We take research beyond the page, working with organisations to turn evidence into insight and action, giving students the opportunity to see their research make a difference.

Publications

All publications

APRC Journal 2026

20 research papers

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Research projects

Structured inquiry across the Asia-Pacific.

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Collaborative projects

Research developed with organisations and institutions.

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Work with APRC

Build research
that reaches further.

APRC brings students, scholars and institutions together to develop research, publish ideas and build projects that contribute to the region’s public conversation.

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Latest news

APRC Journal 2026 is now available.

Introducing a new platform for careful student-led research on the Asia-Pacific.

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APRC Research Symposium

The APRC Research Symposium brought together 15 student research groups presenting their work on the Asia-Pacific.

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