This empowering workshop is fostering the next generation of scholars and leaders from Myanmar, offering unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.

2024 Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop

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2024 UBC Myanmar Fellows

Meet our 2024 Cohort of UBC Myanmar Fellows: a diverse group of promising scholars and emerging leaders from Myanmar, dedicated to shaping the future through collaboration and innovation.

For details of the participants please check out the UBC Myanmar Initiative webpage

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2024 UBC Myanmar Research

Fellow Presentations & Abstracts

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Schedule – Check out webpage for latest details

Day 1

03:00PM – 04:30PM
Explore UBC Campus: Guided Tour
UBC Welcome Center, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, UBC

04:30PM – 06:00PM
From Theory to Practice: Exploring Careers in Academia and Policy
Professor Paul Evans (UBC),Mia Yen (Global Affairs Canada),Dr. Isabel Chew (BC Behavioural Insights Group)
Performance Theater, The Nest, UBC

06:00PM – 08:00PM
Welcome Dinner
Browns Crafthouse UBC

Day 2

08:30AM – 09:00AM
Breakfast
Choi Lobby, C. K. Choi Building, UBC

09:00AM – 09:30AM
Opening Remarks
Professor Kai Ostwald (UBC),Dr.Edgard Rodriguez(IDRC)
Choi 120, UBC

09:30AM – 10:00AM
Team Up: Building Bonds Through Fun
UBC Myanmar Initiative
Choi 120, UBC

10:00AM – 12:00PM
Maximizing Policy Impact: Effective Writing and Presentation Skills
Professor Paul Evans (UBC),Jawad Hussain Qureshi (Government of Canada’s Privy Council Office)
Choi 120, UBC

12:00PM – 1:30PM
Lunch & Network
Choi Lobby, UBC

01:30PM – 2:30PM
Interactive Communication Workshop
Professor Paul Evans (UBC),Jawad Hussain Qureshi (Government of Canada’s Privy Council Office)
Choi 120, UBC

02:30PM – 03:00PM
Coffee Break & Group Photos
Choi Lobby, C. K. Choi Building, UBC

03:00PM – 05:00PM
Research Presentation (Breakout Sessions)
Choi 120, 129, 163, 231, and 351, UBC

05:30PM – 07:00PM
Dinner
Choi Lobby, C. K. Choi Building, UBC

Day 3

08:30AM – 09:00AM
Breakfast
Choi Lobby, C. K. Choi Building, UBC

09:00AM – 11:00AM
Best Practices in Building, Running, and Supporting Civil Society Organizations
Dr. Naomi Ostwald Kawamura (Densho)
Choi 120, UBC

11:00APM – 11:30AM
Collaborate and Create: Group Strategy Hour
Choi 120, UBC

11:30AM – 12:30PM
Working Lunch
Choi Lobby, C. K. Choi Building, UBC

12:30PM – 01:30PM
Startup Studio: Student Groups’ Presentation
Choi 120, UBC

01:30PM – 02:30PM
Travel to The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APFC)
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

02:30PM – 05:00PM
Roundtable Discussion at APFC
Vina Nadjibulla (APFC),Dr. Hema Nadarajah (APFC)
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

05:00PM – 07:00PM
Vancouver Tour
UBC Myanmar Initiative
Downtown Vancouver

07:00PM – 09:00PM
Farewell Dinner
Shanghai Lu Restaurant