Welcome
Centre for Nepal Studies UK (CNSUK) is an organization registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 1985. The aim of CNSUK is to carry out research and provide consultancy services in the issues related to ethnic minority; community cohesion; population and migration; labour market; health; education; gender; religion and culture; conflicts; British Gurkha; community, rural and international development; and environment in the UK and elsewhere. CNSUK is founded and run by a team of high-level professionals, trained from reputed UK and other international universities, and have significant research experiences, including in the United Nations and other international institutions. Furthermore, the organisation benefits from a range of skills and experiences of well established university professors, who act as the advisors of CNSUK.
In 2008 CNSUK, in collaboration with NRNUK (and with the support from various Nepalese community organisations, community leaders and individuals) conducted a large scale survey (popularised as Census) of Nepalese ethnic minority in the UK. Since October 2009, CNSUK is working in partnership with Oxford University for a study on "Vernacular Religion: Varieties of Religiosity in the Nepalese Diaspora.” CNSUK has also been working in partnership with Britain Nepal Academic Council and various other academic institutions in the UK.
Currently, the organisation is led by a team, comprising of Executive Director Dr. Chandra Laksamba and Board of Directors: Mr Lokendra Dhakal (Secretary), Dr Raju Shrestha, Dr Krishna...
Mission
To be a leading organisation in advancin
g studies related to population, health, education, employment, housing, gender equality and equity, also rights and citizenship among the Nepalese ethnic minority living in the UK and the relationships of these aspects to promote social integration of Nepalese in the UK communities; and also to be a pioneer organisation for advancing studies related to population, health, education, environment, community development, and human rights issues and to influence policy and programmes towards improving the quality of life of Nepali citizens residing in Nepal. CNSUK is dedicated to work towards improving the overall quality of life of Nepali ethnic minority residing in the UK which will ultimately contribute to the UK’s social and economic development and to form a cohesive UK multicultural society. CNSUK is also committed to work...
News
10th Nepal Study Day Concluded
नेपाल अध्ययन दिवस सम्पन्न
A 2-day Britain Nepal Academic Council's (BNAC)10th Nepal Study Day (NSD) was organised ...
Book on Nepalis Launched in London
The book ‘Nepalis in the United Kingdom: An overview’ was launched on 28 January 2012 amidst a meeting programme organised by the Non-Resident Nepali UK chapter in London.
Dr Upendra...
CNSUK AGM
We have started an Article column in our webpage. We call for research articles in English or Nepali on issues related to Nepalese, Nepalse diaspora or ethnic minorities in the UK. Please kindly forward your artlcle to
cnsuk07@gmail.com
Events
CNSUK Book Project: CNSUK has published a book: Nepalis in the United Kingdom: An Overview edited by Dr Krishna Adhikari.The book was released in London Jaunary in 2012. The price is £5.00. Order your copy:cnsuk07@gmail.com
UK Census 2011: CNSUK was on Full Action. A massive campaign launched. High level of cooperation with ONS managers accross the country. Download our Newsletter in PDF. Read Press release.
Telephone Directory 2011 : Published and widely circulated. It is updated and improved and contains directory of individuals, community/social organisations and businesses. A
very useful resource book about Nepalis in the UK. Tells you what services are available and where to contact.
CNSUK Census Project 2008: Find here: project details, survery questionnaires, PPT files,
sharing workshop, list of donors and volunteers, photo galary, and more.
Vernacular Religion: Varieties of Religiosity in the Nepali Diaspora (Project 2009-2012)
CNSUK's recent publication
Publications
Articles
Drug Use among Nepalese Youth in England: Nature, Extent and Aetiology
Mr. Khusiman T. Limbu*
There have been relatively little research conducted that examines the aetiology of drug use among minority...
