ANU Myanmar Students' Association

10/04/2026

The ANU School of Culture, History & Language (CHL) is proud to host this celebration of the ANU New Year Water Festival in celebration of the Myanmar New Year in April, also known as the Water Festival. The occasion originated from old Hinduism but is now widely recognised as a culture of Theravada Buddhism countries. The Burmese Program, the ANU Myanmar Research Centre and ANU Myanmar Student Association will present some singing, dancing, games and a taste of Myanmar cuisine!
This is also an ideal opportunity to learn a lot about not only Myanmar and the Burmese language, but also about the cultures of neighbouring countries. So do come and join in for a splash of culture and celebration!

Please note: If you require accessibility accommodations or a visitor Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan please contact the event organisers.
This event may be photographed and recorded. The recorded material may be used to promote future ANU events and programs. By attending the event you are giving us informed consent. If you DO NOT wish to be recorded, please let ANU event staff know on the day. We will be mindful and ensure not to photograph any faces of children present.

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The ANU School of Culture, History & Language (CHL) is proud to host this celebration of the ANU New Year Water Festival in celebration of the Myanmar New Year

22/08/2025

📚 Call for nominations for the MRC Best Article Prize 2025

The ANU Myanmar Research Centre is now accepting nominations for its inaugural Best Article Prize. This unique opportunity celebrates outstanding original research related to the politics, society, economy or culture of Myanmar.

🏆 The winner will receive a prize of AUD 500, a citation and a certificate recognising their achievement.

To be eligible, the article must be a peer-reviewed article published in 2023 or 2024 by authors affiliated with Australian universities.

Find out more and submit now: https://quicklink.anu.edu.au/wi1c

05/08/2025

ANU Myanmar Students' Association (ANUMSA) Executive Committee Members Re-Election – You're Invited!

We would like to warmly invite all Myanmar students at ANU to join us for the re-election of ANUMSA executive committee members.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Badger Room, Toad Hall

📝 Tentative Agenda:
- Welcome & ANUMSA updates by an incumbent president
- Re-election of executive committee members
- Discussion on future events and activities

Come join us and be part of something meaningful! We’re excited to see you there and hear your input.

Let’s grow together - as friends, leaders and a strong community.

31/07/2025

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at ANU Myanmar Research Centre

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $87,135 – $109,369 per annum + 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
Closing Date: August 31, 2025

🌟 **About the Opportunity**

The ANU Myanmar Research Centre (MRC) is seeking a **Myanmar national** who has completed a PhD within the last five years to contribute to groundbreaking research on "Advancing Research and Dialogue on Political, Social and Economic Conditions in Myanmar."

🔍 **What You'll Do**
- Conduct independent research relevant to contemporary Myanmar
- Produce conference papers and academic publications
- Create content for non-academic audiences
- Participate in the ANU Myanmar Update conference and MRC events
- Engage with DFAT and external stakeholders

👩‍🎓 **Ideal Candidate**
- Myanmar national
- PhD completed within the last 5 years on the political, social or economic conditions of present-day Myanmar, in any discipline
- Preference for candidates who haven't held a postdoctoral position before

📧 **Questions?**
Contact Associate Professor Nick Cheesman, Director of ANU Myanmar Research Centre:
📧 [email protected]

🚀 **How to Apply**
Submit:
1. Statement addressing selection criteria
2. Current CV with 3 referees
3. Any other required documents

**Note:** Background check required for successful candidate.

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*ANU is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged.*

For detail information: please see the attached link.

Classification: Academic Level ASalary package: $87,135 – $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months) Contribute to world-leading research on Myanmar Be part of a supportive research environment with a strong Asia-Pacific focus Work in a beautiful campus...

17/07/2025

New Podcast: Conflict Related Sexual Violence in Myanmar

AsPr Nick Cheesman discussed Phyu Phyu Oo's (CEVAW/Griffith) new book "Conflict Related Sexual Violence in Myanmar: The Role of the State" for the Southeast Asian Studies channel of the New Books Network.

Listen here:

16/07/2025

2025 Bush Week…

We're super excited to reveal the 2025 Bush Week calendar! Check out Facebook or anusa.com.au/clubs/events/ for more information 🌼