The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Myanmar Initiative, the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto and the York Centre for Asia Research at York University are delighted to have held the 2025 Myanmar Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop. It took place at York University’s Keele campus in Toronto, Canada, from May 14 to 16, 2025.
This workshop was designed to empower emerging scholars and young leaders who are from Myanmar, of Myanmar origin, or conducting research on Myanmar. Participants had the opportunity to strengthen their networks, enhance their contributions to Myanmar’s democratic development, and engage in meaningful collaboration and professional activities.
This workshop was made possible through the generous support from the International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) initiative.
Workshop Highlights:
- Networking opportunities with a diverse group of Myanmar scholars and researchers.
- Skills training tailored to foster professional growth.
- A platform to present research and gain valuable feedback from peers and experts.
