The 3rd International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies will be co-organized from 5-7 March 2021 at Chiang Mai University. It aims to be a platform for regional/international scholars and practitioners interested in Burma/Myanmar society as it undergoes economic, political and social transformation to exchange ideas and research experiences on critical issues, as well as strengthen and […]
Seminar: Myanmar's Digital Coup Date and time: 31 March 2022, 14.00-16.00 Venue: 4th floor meeting room, Operational Building, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University. To attend in person, please register here To attend via zoom meeting, please register here
You are invited to attend a book launch + party + author talk for "Heritage Drinks of Myanmar" by Luke James Corbin on Thursday, 21 April at the 4th Fl meeting room, Operations Building, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University. Published by Silkworm Books, this book is an anthropological journey throughout Myanmar, showcasing fourteen […]
In this special talk, "Putting Down Our Weapons When We Talk About History: Using Primary Source Documents to Teach Multiple Perspectives on Burma’s Past", Dr. Rosalie Metro will summarize the chapter she co-authored with Aung Khine in the recent volume edited by Mary Wong, Teaching for Peace and Social Justice in Myanmar: Identity, Agency, […]
"A critical juncture: crises, disruption and the struggle for climate justice in Myanmar" with Dr. Ashley South on Tues, 23 August from 9.30 am to 11.30 am in the Subaltern Meeting Room, Operations Building, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Join us on Monday, 28 November for the book launch of “Winning by Process: The State and Neutralization of Ethnic Minorities in Myanmar” (Cornell University Press) co-authored by Jacques Bertrand, Alexandre Pelletier, and Ardeth Maung Thawnghmung. The book launch and discussion will be held in the Subaltern Room with author Jacques Bertrand attending in-person along […]
Join the launch of the 2022 issue of the Independent Journal of Burmese Scholarship, 'Memories of Leaving the Myanmar Military', being held at the 4Fl meeting room of the Operations Building, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University. Copies of the journal will be available and food and drink will be served. Htet […]
February 1 marks two years since the coup d'état in Myanmar which has led to over 700,000 people fleeing their homes. But, where are they now? What are their thoughts and feelings about what's happened in Myanmar? If these questions interest you, we invite you to find some answers in the exhibition "Never Give Up" […]
Wednesday, February 15, join RCSD for the launch and discussion of new book "Waves of Upheaval: Gendered Transformations and Political Transitions" from NIAS Press, edited by Jenny Hedström and Elisabeth Olivius. Both editors will be participating in person along with a panel of Myanmar discussants including Naw K’Nyaw Paw, Justine Chambers, Hsa Moo, Maggi Quadrini, […]
Join us on Friday, 24 February at 2 pm (Indochina/Western Indonesia time) for a special talk: "PUSHED OUT: Forced migration and displacement from and within Myanmar." This panel will discuss the situation of forced displacement of Myanmar people, both internally within the country and moving outward to Thailand, Indonesia, and India. Each speaker will help […]
On International Women's Day, Wednesday March 8, join the "Myanmar Women's Symposium and Summit" held from 9 am to 4 pm at the 4th floor meeting room of the Operations Building, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University. Organized by the Thanaka Gender Tekkatho, this symposium will bring together a wide variety of speakers who […]