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Center for Khmer Studies

The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) promotes research, teaching, and public service in the social sciences, arts, and humanities in Cambodia and the Mekong region, fostering a deeper understanding of this vital part of the world.

What we do

  • Promote research and international scholarly exchange by programs that increase understanding of Cambodia and its region
  • Partner with colleges and universities in Cambodia, the US and beyond

Our Work

CKS Library & Online Resources

Provides the largest public library outside the capital, Phnom Penh, with over 20,000 monographs, books and journals, and with publicly accessible computers.​

Conferences & Events

Present local and international, interdisciplinary workshops, conferences, and lectures in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh to establish professional partnerships between Cambodian and international scholars.

Programs & Fellowships

Support the research and education of junior and senior scholars from Cambodia and overseas.​

Publishing & Translation Program

Publishes original scholarly manuscripts and translates foundational social science and historical texts into the Khmer language.​
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Latest Updates

Events & Conferences

Speaker: Robin Biddulph, Alexandra Kent, Dr. Courtney Work, Dr. Pádraig McAuliffe and Dr. Eve Zucker

Date: February 20, 2025 

8:30 pm 

Cambodia Time 

Abstract

More than four decades have passed since the end of Khmer Rouge rule in Cambodia in 1979. Yet, the country is still coming to terms with the destruction wrought by the decades of genocide and civil war that…

Posted on: 5-February-2025

Job Opportunities

CKS seeks a qualified Cambodian national for the post of Librarian at its headquarters at Wat Damnak in Siem Reap. 

The mission of the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) is to support research and teaching in the social sciences,…

Posted on: 5-February-2025

Past Events

Speaker: Dr. Leang Un

Date: December 24, 2024 

9:00 am 

Cambodia Time 

Read and download the slide presentation here.


Abstract

Although social sciences and humanities were initially prioritized in Cambodia’s post-war reconstruction efforts, the government has since shifted focus toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)…

Posted on: 20-December-2024

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