We’re pleased to announce a collaborative project between UH Mānoa and Hasanuddin University in Indonesia, recently highlighted by UH News. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and USAID, the project “Enlivening Forest Landscapes in Hawaiʻi and Indonesia” brings together students from Hawaiʻi and Indonesia to blend local knowledge and ecological conservation through […]

We’re thrilled to announce that our center, the UH Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), has been highlighted in UH News. UH Mānoa Geography Professor Brian Szuster recently brought his expertise to Bangladesh, inspiring young professionals in rural development. This initiative, funded by an $86,600 LuceSEA Transitions grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, was hosted […]

Join us on November 20, 2024, for a special screening of the documentary film “Khmer Traditional Ceramic Artist: Yary Livan.” This film offers an inspiring look into the life and work of Yary Livan, a master ceramist dedicated to sharing Cambodian art and cultural heritage with audiences in the United States. Through his journey, the […]

Closing Date: November 29, 2024 Description The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is seeking a Graduate Assistant to coordinate the Asia Pacific Museum Exchange (APME) project. This is a part-time, temporary, 11-month position, with an anticipated start date of January 2025. The position involves managing project timelines, organizing […]

Are you interested in learning Southeast Asian languages and exploring the region’s rich cultural heritage? Or are you passionate about deepening your understanding of Southeast Asian studies? The FLAS (Foreign Language and Area Studies) could be the perfect opportunity for you! Check out what some of our current awardee have to say about how FLAS […]

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 3:30-5:00 PM HSTWednesday, Nov 13, 2024, 8:30 – 10:00 pm ESTThursday, Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 – 10:00 am ICT Register Here The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Harnessing the Transformative Potentials of Southeast Asian Urbanization.” This […]

In collaboration with the U.S. State Department Cultural Heritage Center Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the National Parks Service Hawai’i-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, UH CSEAS announces our new initiative, the Asia-Pacific Museum Exchange program! Application form Deadline: November 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM Hawaiʻi Time Zone  To apply, visit Online Application Form. Check out the flyer […]