Forum for South Asia Studies

Forum for South Asia Studies (FSAS) is a collaborative academic effort by six faculties of Uppsala University of Sweden aimed at facilitating and promoting research and education related to the South Asian countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Afghanistan, on the national and international level.[1]

Aims

The purpose of the Forum for South Asia Studies is to strengthen South Asia related research and education, and increase Uppsala University’s collaboration with the region. The Forum is a coordinated effort by the six faculties that constitute the Humanities and Social Sciences:[1]

The FSAS aims at:

Education

FSAS conducts a student and teacher exchange program between Uppsala University and Calcutta University.[2]

Administration

The administration of the Forum for South Asia Studies is placed at the Department of Theology.[1]

Ferdinando Sardella, Faculty of Theology, is the current director of the FSAS. Other board members are: Gunnel Cederlöf, Faculty of History and Philosophy; Eva Hellman, Faculty of Theology; Rebecca Stern, Faculty of Law; Heinz-Werner Wessler, Faculty of Languages; Ranjula Bali, Faculty of Social Sciences; and Fiona Rotberg, Faculty of Social Sciences.[1]

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Forum for South Asia Studies". Uppsala Universitet. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
  2. "Forum for South Asia Studies". Uppsala Universitet. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
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