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Fostering stronger bilateral ties

The Centre for Latin American Studies (CLAS) is dedicated to conducting research and studies on Latin America while fostering stronger bilateral connections between India and Latin America.

Events

Interaction with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in India

Prof. Girish Kumar, Director of the Centre for Latin American Studies (CLAS) hosted Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera and discussed academic collaboration between the Cuban universities and University of Kerala.

Feb 19, 2025, 11:30:00 AM

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INAUGURATION OF CLAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024

Honorable Finance Minister, Government of Kerala inaugurating the CLAS International Conference 2025.

Dec 18, 2024, 4:30:00 PM

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POSTER: Inauguration of CLAS International Conference 2024

Inauguration of the CLAS International Conference 2024 by Hon. Minister K N Balagopal

Dec 18, 2024, 3:30:00 PM

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Inaugural Event Schedule

Inauguration of the CLAS International Conference 2024 by Hon. Minister K N Balagopal

Dec 17, 2024, 4:30:00 PM

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Interaction with Abel Aballe Despaigne, Charge d' Affaires, Embassy of Republic of Cuba in India

Lecture on India-Cuba Relations and the Prospects of Collaboration in Higher Education and Health Sectors followed by interaction with students

Jul 2, 2024, 11:30:00 AM

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Cuban Delegation at the Centre for Latin American Studies

Cuban Ambassador H.E. Alejandro Simancas Marin visited the Centre for Latin American Studies in December 2023 to discuss potential educational exchanges and strengthen ties between Cuba and Kerala.

Dec 20, 2023, 10:30:00 AM

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Screening and Discussion with Film Director, Pablo Cesar

Screening and Discussion with Film Director Pablo César. Pablo César is an Argentine filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and professor of cinema.

Dec 14, 2023, 2:30:00 PM

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Social Movements and Progressive Governments in Latin America by Tathagathan Ravindran

Exploring Latin American social movements against neoliberalism, their impact on leftist governments, and theoretical perspectives such as Marxism and decolonial theory.

Oct 26, 2023, 11:30:00 PM

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Innovation and Development in Latin America by Gabriela Dutrénit

Professor Gabriela Dutrénit lectured on innovation and development in Latin America, comparing innovation indicators across countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, and discussing challenges within the regional innovation ecosystem

Oct 16, 2023, 10:30:00 AM

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Programmes

CLAS Grants for Feasibility Studies/ Research Projects

The Centre will support research projects and feasibility studies aimed at formulating plans to utilise the potential of Kerala and Latin America.

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CLAS Translation Grants and Fellowships

The University of Kerala CLAS offers CLAS Translation Fellowships/Grants to translators and faculty members to translate Latin American literature into Malayalam and Hindi.

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CLAS Post Doctoral Fellowship

The Centre grants postdoctoral research fellowships to scholars for a duration of one year.

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CLAS Junior Research Fellowship

Fellowship to the research scholars pursuing Latin American Studies at the University of Kerala.

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CLAS Exchange Programme

The program will enable research scholars to associate with universities in Latin America for a period of 3–6 months, covering expenses for travel, food, and accommodation.

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