The Message from the Rector of the Institute
The Institute of Sastra Angkor has, for more than a century, been dedicated to its mission to nurture scholars who will contribute to society by advancing knowledge and imparting it to new generations of students. Staff, students and supporters take pride in having contributed to The Sastra Angkor Institute's reputation as flagship of the global, research-led Institute, known for the excellence of its teaching, its research, and its service to its local, national and international communities.
Society is changing rapidly in ways which will have a profound impact on the role of Institute.The 21st century will see, for the first time, a decline in the number of people of workingage. This trend, coupled with the changes that innovation brings, will have a major effect on the way people work and the kinds of jobs they do. In a world where change is the norm, however, one thing is certain - knowledge will be a key resource and will be highly sought after within/ around theglobe. The challenge - shared by all universities - is to help to generate the intellectual property which will createnew jobs, and to educate and train people to work in fields where they will be valued both for their specialisedknowledge, and for their ability to research, communicate and solve problems.
Key to meeting these challenges is the need to build on the alliances and collaborative partnerships the University has established with business, industry, government, and other research institutions. It is equally important for the Institute to keep close to its wider communities of interest within Locally and internationally. This will help to ensure the ongoing relevance of our academic programmes and the continued excellence of our teaching, learning and research.
In keeping with this philosophy, the Institute is committed to ensuring that its communities of interest are well informed of its goals and activities. You will find the information onthe Institute's teaching and research strengths its diverse networks and its vibrant, cosmopolitan campuses, which offer so much of life and learning.The Sastra Angkor Insitute is very fortunate to have outstanding staff, students and facilities. Our challenge for the future is to build on this strong base to establish ourselves firmly among the world's leading Institute. I hope you will support us in that endeavor.
Winson Kao
The Rector of the Sastra Angkor Institute
