June 2009



UC Unveils European Union Center

Contributions by Bandol Lim

Two days before designated Europe Day on May 9, which marks the day that the idea for European Union was conceived, The University of Cambodia partnered with Cambodia’s European Commission Delegation to open the European Union Information Center to the public.


UC Inks MOU with Indian University

Contributions by Bandol Lim

On May 11, 2009, UC President Dr. Kao Kim Hourn signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder and Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in India, to address commonly shared objectives in advancing educational excellence development.


Students Seek Scholarship Info

UC’s Debate Club and Student Senate teamed up to cast some light on the issue of obtaining scholarships to study abroad.


Best Practices of University Teaching Today: An American Perspective

By Chris Smith

The University of Cambodia hosted the welcome return of Professor Katherine Marshall as she visited Phnom Penh in the course of her academic duties. She spoke to UC students on the topic of “Best Practices in University Teaching Today.”


UC Supports Education Abroad

By Tim Vutha

Obtaining the opportunity to study abroad is among the intentions of many UC students. To fulfill the students’ desire, The University of Cambodia is working hard to create scholarships and exchange programs for students to continue their studies overseas.


Graduate Programs Begin Transformation

The graduate programs at The University of Cambodia are steadily growing and with new Associate Dean of Graduate Studies Chheang Vannarith taking charge, the programs are expected to really take shape. 


From the Dean’s Desk: The Role of the Modern University

Chris Smith, Associate Dean College of Arts and Humanities, relates UC's role to the image of the contemporary university. 



Student Perspectives: Investigating Family History – Life in Wartime

International Relations student Song Lin digs into her family history and their experiences during the Pol Pot regime. 


Mock Trial Team Reaches Semi-Finals

Testing their knowledge of civil law, a young team from The University of Cambodia went head to head against Panaasastra University of Cambodia and Royal University of Law and Economics among other top law schools in the third annual Mock Trial Competition on May 27 to 29, 2009.