EFEO is a public research institution founded in 1898 to study the classical civilisations of Asia through the humanities and social sciences. It has 18 centres in Asia, and Hong Kong is one of them. Professor Calanca is currently an Associate Professor at the EFEO and a teaching professor at the Ecole des hautes études en sciences sociales. In October 2022, she assumed the position of Head of the EFEO Centre in Hong Kong. Her research focuses on navigational practices and shipbuilding during the 16th and early 19th centuries. She has been involved in two international research projects and preparing a book on the history of Xiamen by examining the

material culture of rock inscriptions.

Participants enjoyed the informative sharing session, and knew more about Professor Calanca’s background and her research topics. At the Q&A Session, participants actively introduced themselves and showed interest in Professor Calanca’s upcoming research projects.