CenMAS — Center for Multidisciplinary Area Studies
The Center for Multidisciplinary Area Studies (CenMAS) is a departement at the Faculty of Arts that connects area studies across regions and disciplines to advance research on global challenges, strengthen international collaboration, and contribute to a deeper understanding of contemporary conflicts, crises, and societal transformations.
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The Faculty of Arts at Charles University has a long tradition of area studies spanning regions from Latin America to East and Southeast Asia — and CenMAS builds on this exceptional foundation.
Department of Latin American Studies
A core part of CenMAS, focusing on interdisciplinary research and teaching on Latin America within a broader comparative and international context.
Centre for African Studies (CAFR)
CAFR brings together researchers and students working on topics focused on Africa and supports multidisciplinary research, teaching, and collaboration in broader regional and global contexts.
CenMAS Research Group
An international research team that forms the core of CenMAS’s research activities, bringing together scholars from different regions to study contemporary global challenges.
CenMAS Hub
The CenMAS Hub is an open platform for cross-departmental and multidisciplinary collaboration at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. It brings together junior and senior researchers working in area studies and related fields