About us
What about us and the things we do?
This project is an unusual and unique collaboration between Japanese, Kyrgyz, Mongolian and UK–based academics, building on over 77 years of combined experience working in Mongolia and Central Asia.
Latest news
Outreach, capacity-building, and long-term relationships are a key part of our project. Click below to see our most recent news and events.
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Academic Exploration: From Oxford to Mongolia through Chiba University, Thinking Outside the Box
I attended PPIA academic spring school from May 20-22, 2024, at Chiba University. This spring[…]
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Spring School at Chiba University
For three days from 20 to 22 May, we held the PPIA Spring School at[…]
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PPIA at the IUAES World Congress in New Delhi 2023
The IUAES-WAU World Congress occurs every five years and is one of the biggest international[…]