Welcome

Welcome to the UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies! Since 1999, CSEAS has been critical to sustaining and expanding Southeast Asian Studies at UCLA, serving to strengthen the discussion and dissemination of scholarly work on this important region.


UCLA CSEAS staff are currently working remotely. Please contact us at [email protected] for virtual office hours.


For latest updates on CSEAS activities:

CSEAS Announcements 4/1/24

CSEAS 2022-2023 Year-in-Review


Upcoming Events

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The 'Arabicate' World: Arabic in the Making of African, Asian, and Mediterranean Literatures

Friday, October 18, 2024
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Royce Hall 306 & 314 and Online

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Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World

Thursday, October 31, 2024
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Bunche Hall, Rm 10383

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News & Announcements

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CSEAS hosts 2024 Global Indigeneity Conference in Banaue, Philippines

The Global Indigeneity Conference will bring together scholars, activists, and practitioners from across the world to engage in dialogues about the experiences, challenges, and contributions of indigenous communities.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

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His Excellency Notonegoro of the Yogyakarta Sultanate host CSEAS for partnership discussions

UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies met with His Excellency Notonegoro, Prince of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, to discuss potential collaborations.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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Supeena Adler wins Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music grant

The grant will invite Thai musicians, descendants of Mon music families, to the UCLA to teach Mon techniques, traditions, and contemporary repertoire to UCLA students and community practitioners.

Monday, April 1, 2024

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CSEAS expands climate change research through new collaboration

UCLA and Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology forge a new partnership for climate change and indigenous landscape management research in the Philippines.

Monday, February 26, 2024

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